Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Cubbedge lands a jab to the head.
Cubbedge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut. Syndal saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge walks into a straight right hand from Syndal.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Cubbedge moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Cubbedge scores with the left hand. Syndal knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Cubbedge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal's corner calls for a 1-2. Syndal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge misses the jab.
Cubbedge seems to have got his legs back now.
Cubbedge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Syndal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cubbedge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings widly with a right hand
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Syndal.#TD#
Cubbedge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Syndal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Syndal is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Syndal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cubbedge is pushing down on Syndal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Syndal is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cubbedge lands strikes from half guard.
Cubbedge stalling. #T4#
Cubbedge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge misses with a head shot. Syndal uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cubbedge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Syndal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cubbedge stuns Syndal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cubbedge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Cubbedge avoids it with no problem.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy body shot
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cubbedge to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Billy Cubbedge 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.
Syndal throws a hook but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
Cubbedge catches Syndal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Syndal blocks a jab.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal slips under a jab.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Cubbedge avoids it with no problem.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndal circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Cubbedge scores with a decent looking hook.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Syndal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cubbedge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billy Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge digs a good body shot into Syndal's ribs.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Cubbedge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Cubbedge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Syndal is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Syndal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Syndal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cubbedge tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Cubbedge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cubbedge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Cubbedge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Syndal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubbedge 's guard! Nice work there by Syndal!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Syndal avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Syndal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Syndal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Syndal avoids it well.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge slips a jab from Syndal.
Cubbedge connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Cubbedge scores with a one two! Syndal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Syndal circles away easily
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge lands a jab to Syndal's midsection.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Syndal but Syndal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Syndal.#CUT2#Billy Cubbedge 's cut is getting worse.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination. Syndal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syndal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range. #T3#
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syndal.
Still in the clinch, Syndal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge taking a breather.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Cubbedge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndal's elbow.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Syndal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cubbedge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
Syndal scores with a shoulder strike.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syndal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Syndal being controlled against the cage.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cubbedge blocks a body shot from Syndal.
Syndal 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!
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Syndal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Syndal lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Syndal.
I think Cubbedge 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !
The defeated Maverick Syndal had this to say: 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Voin has Syndal up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Syndal. #BC#
Voin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voin tries to clinch but Syndal moves away
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
Syndal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Voin avoids it with no problem.
Voin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Voin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Voin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voin darts in trying to clinch
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Voin is looking to clinch.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Voin doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voin swinging wildly here. #CL#
Voin clinches with his opponent.
Syndal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Syndal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Voin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zima Voin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal lands a body shot.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voin's elbow.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voin goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syndal swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Voin tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Voin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Voin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Voin 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.
Voin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Syndal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Syndal is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Syndal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Voin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Voin manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Voin closes the distance and clinches.
Syndal lands with a light punch inside.
Syndal lands with a short shot to the head.
Voin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voin lands with a right to the head.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voin's elbow. #TD#
Voin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Voin taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zima Voin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Voin throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
Voin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Voin fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Voin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Voin avoids them all with ease.
Voin tries for a takedown but Syndal circles away easily
and Syndal counters with a nice uppercut.
Voin throws a series of punches but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Voin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Voin looking to pass the guard.
Syndal seems keen to control Voin's posture.#T1#
Voin postures up.
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 trying to control the position here.
Voin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voin 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Voin shoots in and gets a takedown into Syndal's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syndal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Voin is stalling in the full guard.
Voin won't allow Syndal to sweep him here.
Syndal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voin controls the pace.
Syndal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Syndal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Voin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voin moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Voin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voin.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Voin avoids it with no problem.
Syndal scores with a sloppy right hand. Voin should have avoided that one.
Voin slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zima Voin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Voin is looking to clinch but Syndal is avoiding it.
Syndal throws a counter combo.#CL#
Voin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Voin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syndal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Voin looking to score a takedown here. Syndal is defending well but Voin drives through and ends up in Syndal's guard.
Syndal is trying to keep Voin in close.
Voin tries to free his leg and advance position but Syndal is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Voin'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.
Zima Voin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Syndal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Voin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syndal working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decent striking displayed by Voin there.
Voin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voin scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Syndal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voin in his tracks. #CL#
Voin has closed the distance and engaged Syndal in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Voin.
Voin blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Voin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Syndal trying to remain calm as Voin controls from the top position.#T4#
Further stalling from Voin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zima Voin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Voin, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zima Voin!
A relieved looking Zima Voin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Maverick Syndal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Syndal finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Brendan Rowen has been cut.
Rowen misses the jab.
Syndal lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rowen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Syndal dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2022

#R1#
Elkins staying out of range there.
Syndal scores with a kick to the body.
Syndal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Syndal scores with a jab. Elkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkins misses the target.
Syndal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Elkins is rocked!
Syndal moves in close and cracks Elkins with a massive right hand! Elkins, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Syndal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uchiha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Juice Uchiha has been cut.
Syndal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
That kick from Syndal tenderised Uchiha's leg. Uchiha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uchiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uchiha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Syndal - the referee stops the clock and Uchiha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Syndal. Uchiha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Syndal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Uchiha sprawling to the canvas! Uchiha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Syndal finish him?! #ROC2#Uchiha is rocked!
Uchiha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uchiha leaves his chin hanging out and Syndal seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Uchiha crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
Our winner, Maverick Syndal, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1#
Fury throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fury doesn't seem phased though.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Syndal. Fury shrugs it off though.
Fury throws a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Fury throws a hook but Syndal avoids it easily.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Byson Fury has been cut.
A head kick by Fury misses
and Syndal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Syndal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal fakes the leg kick and cracks Fury in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fury throws a leg kick
and Syndal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Syndal scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Syndal cracks Fury with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fury looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Syndal finish him? #ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Syndal fakes the body blow, causing Fury to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fury goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
A very excited looking Maverick Syndal 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: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Phetboonme wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syndal.
Syndal lunges at Phetboonme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phetboonme's hand.
Syndal keeps Phetboonme at a distance using the push kick.
Syndal throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Phetboonme on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syndal tries to land a front kick but Phetboonme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phetboonme avoids the head kick by Syndal.
Syndal cracks Phetboonme with a good jab.
Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syndal on the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Phetboonme.
Syndal throws a right hand that Phetboonme ducks under and follows up with a left that Phetboonme also avoids with ease.
Syndal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Syndal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phetboonme.#T1##CL#
Syndal tries to keep at a distance but Phetboonme has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Phetboonme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Phetboonme rushes Syndal and presses him up against the cage.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Phetboonme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phetboonme throws a right and a left that Syndal avoids nicely.
Phetboonme scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
Phetboonme tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
Phetboonme lands with a straight right. Syndal didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Syndal - that will leave a mark!
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndal under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme lands a jab to the nose.
Syndal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Syndal throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Phetboonme ducks down to avoid it.
Phetboonme scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndal should have avoided that one.
Phetboonme moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Phetboonme has knocked Syndal down with a huge combo! Phetboonme steps away and waves a wobbly Syndal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Syndal is rocked!
Syndal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Syndal is still on wobbly legs! Can Phetboonme finish him?
Syndal looks winded!
Syndal throws a head kick but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Syndal throws a jab when Phetboonme was well out of range.
Phetboonme is looking for a counter combo.
Syndal seems to have recovered his senses.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.#CL#
Phetboonme forces Syndal back against the cage and clinches.
Phetboonme takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Syndal looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Phetboonme forces Syndal back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Phetboonme manages to break the clinch.
Phetboonme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Phetboonme clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC#
Phetboonme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phetboonme swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal lands a head shot.
Syndal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phetboonme. Phetboonme obviously looking to wear him down.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Syndal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Syndal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syndal fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick which misses Syndal's front leg but catches the back leg as Syndal tries to avoid it. #T4#
Phetboonme lands with a good body shot.
Syndal connects with a looping right hand.
Phetboonme works the jab nicely.
Syndal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme looks to land a combination. Syndal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Syndal misses with a hook.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Phetboonme has knocked Syndal down with a huge combo! Phetboonme steps away and waves a wobbly Syndal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Phetboonme scores with a counter punch that sends Syndal to the canvas! Phetboonme smells blood - he's punishing Syndal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Syndal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Maverick Syndal spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Syndal misses with a head kick. #TD#
Syndal gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.#SUB#
Syndal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Syndal controlling the action here.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Syndal keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Cubbedge is not content to let Syndal control the position.
Cubbedge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Syndal. #T1#
Cubbedge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syndal stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Syndal slips nicely into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Syndal trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away. #SUB#
Syndal is looking for a kimura here.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syndal is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Syndal keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Syndal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Syndal 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.
Syndal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cubbedge controls his leg. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge is staying active underneath Syndal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Syndal seems content to control.
Cubbedge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cubbedge .
Syndal trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Syndal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syndal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syndal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Syndal wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB2#
Syndal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syndal has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndal defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Syndal 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 Cubbedge .#T4#
Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cubbedge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cubbedge winds up and cracks Syndal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Syndal is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge wants to control but Syndal is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maverick Syndal 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.#R2##TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Syndal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cubbedge not doing much here.
Syndal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Syndal wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Syndal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Syndal has gone for a leg lock! Cubbedge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Syndal's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal looking to control. #T1#
Syndal wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Syndal is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Syndal has hold of Cubbedge 's hands but Cubbedge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cubbedge wants to control but Syndal is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Cubbedge prevents Syndal from improving his position.#SUB2#
Syndal is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge . #T3#
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Syndal won't allow it.
Syndal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cubbedge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cubbedge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Syndal sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syndal manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Syndal.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syndal pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cubbedge 's waist but Cubbedge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Syndal off to one side.
An inside leg kick from Syndal misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syndal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cubbedge .
Maverick Syndal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syndal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cubbedge swivels and escapes.
Syndal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Cubbedge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cubbedge misses the target.
Syndal scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Syndal feints and as Cubbedge raises his hands in defense, Syndal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Syndal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Syndal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cubbedge 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. #T1#
Syndal trying to move into half guard but instead Cubbedge has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Syndal can't keep his opponent in guard - Cubbedge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Syndal gets full guard.
Cubbedge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Syndal blocks nicely.
Cubbedge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cubbedge has gone for a leg lock! Syndal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cubbedge 's guard.#REVR#
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Syndal controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Syndal pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syndal defends well.
Syndal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Syndal won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cubbedge postures up. #T4#
Cubbedge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Syndal blocks nicely.
Syndal is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cubbedge 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !
The defeated Maverick Syndal had this to say: 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Meat Boy rushes Syndal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Meat Boy.
Syndal wants to take the fight to the mat but Meat Boy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Syndal wants a takedown but no success here.
Syndal has Meat Boy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meat Boy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maverick Syndal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal tries for a takedown but Meat Boy manages to get underhooks.
Syndal is working for takedown but Meat Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syndal keeps the fight on the outside.
Meat Boy connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syndal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Meat Boy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meat Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meat Boy checks a low kick from Syndal.
Syndal shoots in for a double leg but Meat Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch but Syndal is avoiding it.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up but Syndal circles away and keeps his distance.
Syndal is looking for a counter combo.
Meat Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syndal on the side of the head.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Syndal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meat Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meat Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Syndal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Syndal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syndal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Syndal scores with a head kick. Meat Boy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Syndal misses with a head kick.
Syndal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Syndal is breathing heavily.
Meat Boy blocks a head kick by Syndal.
Meat Boy throws out a counter right but Syndal avoids it with no problem.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Meat Boy clinches up against the cage.
Meat Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meat Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Syndal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meat Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Syndal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meat Boy avoids the head kick by Syndal.
Syndal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Meat Boy drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Syndal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meat Boy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syndal takes one on the button.#ROC2#Syndal is rocked!
Meat Boy misses with a low kick as Syndal jumps back.
Oh Syndal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Meat Boy connects with the perfect overhand right and Syndal falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Meat Boy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Maverick Syndal spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: SYN 904 Krylov vs. Randleman
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Way stuffs the takedown attempt from Syndal. Syndal gets slowly back to his feet.
Syndal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Way fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syndal tries to counter with a clinch but Way shakes him off and moves away.
Way ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syndal moves away.
Syndal shoots in and drives through. Way sprawls well.#TD2#
Syndal shoots in and gets a takedown into Way's guard.
Syndal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Syndal throwing strikes from guard but Way blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal is pushing down on Way's leg trying to pass to half guard. Way is fighting to maintain full guard but Syndal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Syndal passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Syndal has hold of Way's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Way manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T1#
Syndal scoring with strikes but Way is staying in there. #SUB2#
Syndal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Way is now in Syndal's guard. A big mistake from Syndal there, giving up the dominant position!
Way engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Way wants to stand but Syndal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Way throwing strikes from guard but Syndal blocks nicely. #T2#
Way wanted to stand there but Syndal had control of the position.
Way controlling from the top position.
Way trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal trying to control the position. #T3#
Way showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Way wants to get up but he can't break Syndal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Syndal working a defensive guard here.
Way looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Syndal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No Way has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Syndal.
Way stuffs the takedown.
Syndal throws a nice looking combination but Way bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Way seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Way will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Syndal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Way thows a left - swing and a miss!
Way tries to clinch but Syndal is having none of it.
Way lands a nice hook to Syndal's body. Syndal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Way stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Way bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Way swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syndal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Way moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSyndal.
Syndal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Way takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Syndal misses with a takedown attempt - Way sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Syndal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Way tries to clinch up but Syndal circles away and keeps his distance.
Way throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No Way is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Way looks to throw the jab but Syndal is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

No Way dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Way looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.
Way blocks a head kick by Syndal.
Way takes a kick to the side of the head.
Syndal fails with a takedown attempt.
Syndal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Way.#ROC2#Way is rocked!
Syndal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Way is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Way tries to land a leg kick but Syndal saw it coming and moves away.
Way seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by Way.
Way takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Way swinging wildly here.
Way misses with a hook. Syndal ducked under it nicely.
Syndal works the jab nicely.
No Way is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Way misses the target.
Syndal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Way chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Syndal can pounce on him.
Way just misses with a punch to the body.
Way lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Syndal lands a slapping body shot.
Syndal walks into a jab.#CL#
Way moves into range and clinches up with Syndal.
Our sources have told us that Way has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Syndal tries for a takedown but Way manages to get underhooks.
Way prevents the takedown attempt.
No Way has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Syndal.
Syndal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Way is defending well.
Syndal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Syndal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Way is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Way prevents a takedown attempt there.
Syndal is breathing heavily.
Syndal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Way prevents it. #BC#
Way breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Way looks to throw the jab but Syndal is out of range.
Way is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Syndal misses with a takedown attempt - Way sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2##TD2#
Syndal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Way's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Way pushes Syndal off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Way misses.
Syndal dives in for a single leg takedown but Way sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Way dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Way fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syndal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Way scores with the left hand. Syndal knows he should have avoided that one.
Way misses with a two punch combination.
Syndal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Way looks to land a combination but Syndal avoids it well.
Syndal throws a head kick that misses.
Syndal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Way tries to bum rush Syndal with a series of wild strikes but Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syndal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Way tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syndal is able to avoid easily.
Syndal clobbers Way with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Syndal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Way.#T3#
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Way looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Syndal.
Way throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syndal on the side of the head.
Way throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Way takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Syndal slips under a jab.
No Way seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Way is looking to clinch.
Syndal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Syndal looks for a takedown but Way sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by Syndal.
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Way stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Syndal misses. #T4#
Way throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syndal sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Syndal feints and as Way raises his hands in defense, Syndal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!#SUB2#
Syndal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Way manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Syndal has Way in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Way is pushing down on Syndal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Syndal is fighting to maintain full guard but Way has managed to sneak the leg through.
Syndal taking some punishment here, with Way in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Way is keen to just control but Syndal is a slippery customer.#SU#
Way decides to stand up.
Way misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

No Way dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
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#
Way works over Syndal's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Way, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Way rather than just go for the knockout.
Way just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Way lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Way tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Way.
Way clobbers Syndal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Syndal dives in for a single leg takedown but Way sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Syndal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Way is trying to buck Syndal off.#SUB2#
Syndal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Way has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Syndal but great work by Way.
Way controlling the position.
Syndal struggling a bit here.
Syndal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Syndal looks to move to half guard but instead Way has passed into mount! Damn!
Way takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Way is working for a guillotine from mount but Syndal frees his head quite easily.
Way wants to control the pace but Syndal is squirming around nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syndal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Way's attempts to control the action.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Syndal is desperately trying to improve his position but Way has a good base and remains in mount.
Way sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Way raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Way controlling from the full mount.
Way lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
No Way is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syndal is in a horrible position here. Way smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Syndal is trying desperately to improve position.
Way content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Way has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
No Way showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Way has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Way!
No Way really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MKFC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Maverick Syndal spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Bartoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartoli thuds his right hand into Syndal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Bartoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartoli tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bartoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Bartoli has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Syndal tries to land knees in the clinch but Bartoli avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Syndal.
Syndal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartoli is defending well for now.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli digs a right hand into Syndal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syndal's gas tank.
Bartoli dodges an elbow strike from Syndal.
Syndal tries to work over Bartoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal blocks an uppercut.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Bartoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndal's elbow.
Bartoli tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Bartoli misses with some punches.
Bartoli working aggressively here.
Bartoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartoli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartoli.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syndal blocks an uppercut.
Bartoli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with the head strike.
Syndal blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartoli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Syndal.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartoli.
A head punch on the inside from Bartoli fails to land.
Bartoli managing to block the knees to the body from Syndal.
Bartoli gets underhooks to prevent Syndal's takedown attempt.
Syndal tries a body shot but Bartoli blocks it. #T2#
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but Bartoli avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
Bartoli working aggressively here.
Syndal is looking to control Bartoli's arms but Bartoli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Syndal has his back to the cage.
Bartoli prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartoli's elbow.
Bartoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartoli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Bartoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Syndal letting Bartoli take a breather here.
Bartoli can't find room to land a body shot as Syndal controls the action.
Nice elbow from Syndal.
Bartoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal taking a breather.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Bartoli lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Syndal lands a takedown into guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bartoli holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Syndal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bartoli dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bartoli content to stall in guard here.
Syndal is trying to control the position but Bartoli postures up.
Bartoli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Syndal wants to control the position but Bartoli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU#
Bartoli decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Bartoli misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Syndal.
Syndal takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Bartoli back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Syndal.
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!
Bartoli lands with a right to the head.
Bartoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal misses with some punches.
Bartoli managing to block the knees to the body from Syndal.
Bartoli can't find room to land a body shot as Syndal controls the action.
Syndal lands with a light punch inside.
Syndal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bartoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli lands with a right to the head.
Bartoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Syndal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bartoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli.
Bartoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Syndal is looking to clinch but Bartoli is avoiding it.
Syndal throws a sloppy head kick and Bartoli moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.
Bartoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartoli cracks Syndal with an open hand slap.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Bartoli catches Syndal right on the button with a cross.
Syndal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Syndal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bartoli circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bartoli. Bartoli obviously looking to wear him down.
Syndal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartoli lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Syndal drives through and clinches with Bartoli against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal can't find room to land a body shot as Bartoli controls the action.
Bartoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Syndal missing with knees to the body.
Bartoli prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Syndal can't find room to land a body shot as Bartoli controls the action.
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Bartoli lands a body shot.
A short left from Bartoli.
Bartoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Syndal controls his hands.
Syndal is trying to maintain a safe position but Bartoli gets an underhook and turns Syndal into the cage.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartoli dodges an elbow strike from Syndal.
A short right from Bartoli on the inside.
Bartoli scores with a shot to the side of Syndal's head.
Bartoli misses with some punches.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bartoli lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bartoli.
Syndal is breathing heavily.
Bartoli pushes Syndal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bartoli works on Syndal's body with a couple of short punches.
Syndal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syndal taking a breather.
Bartoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartoli lands an uppercut.
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but Bartoli avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
Bartoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal missing with knees to the body.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli lands with a left to the head.
Syndal cracks Bartoli with a nice body shot.
Syndal misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartoli lands with a short shot to the head.
Syndal scores with a shoulder strike.
Syndal takes a shot to the head.
Bartoli pushes Syndal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syndal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartoli is defending well for now.
Bartoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bartoli can't find room to land a body shot as Syndal controls the action.
Bartoli digs a right hand underneath Syndal's ribcage. Syndal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Syndal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartoli is defending well for now.
Bartoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bartoli.
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but Bartoli avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Bartoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Syndal can't find room to land a body shot as Bartoli controls the action.
Bartoli misses with a body punch.
Valerio Bartoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Syndal wants to stall.
Bartoli lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartoli managing to block the knees to the body from Syndal.
Bartoli blocks an uppercut.
Bartoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartoli lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Bartoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli. #T4#
Bartoli misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal misses with some punches.
Bartoli lands a nice uppercut.
Syndal misses with some punches.
Syndal pushes off an throws an elbow but Bartoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Syndal.
Syndal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartoli digs a right hand into Syndal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syndal's gas tank.
Bartoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
A hook to the body from Syndal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syndal tries to land knees in the clinch but Bartoli avoids the damage to the body.
Bartoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bartoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
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#
Bartoli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Syndal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartoli scores with a nice head shot.
Syndal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bartoli connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Syndal misses with a straight left. #CL#
Bartoli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Syndal trying to control the position but instead, Bartoli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Syndal into the cage.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Syndal tries a body shot but Bartoli blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Bartoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal stalling in the clinch but Bartoli improves position.
Syndal throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syndal looking for a takedown.
Syndal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Syndal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartoli gets through Syndal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
Syndal trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Bartoli lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartoli lands a nice uppercut.
Syndal trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartoli.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Syndal or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Syndal blocking some punches.
Bartoli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Bartoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartoli misses with some punches.
Bartoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syndal tries a body shot but Bartoli blocks it.
Syndal blocks a body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Syndal can't find room to land a body shot as Bartoli controls the action.
Syndal misses with some punches.
Bartoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartoli misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bartoli - that landed with a thud.
Bartoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartoli lands with a light punch inside.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartoli pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bartoli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Bartoli.
Syndal takes a shot to the head.
Bartoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Syndal lands with a left to the head.
Bartoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartoli lands a nice uppercut.
Syndal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartoli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Syndal wants a takedown.
Bartoli lands with a right to the head.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Bartoli blocks an elbow strike.
Syndal tries to stall but Bartoli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartoli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartoli.
Bartoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal tries to work over Bartoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartoli digs a right hand into Syndal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syndal's gas tank.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartoli pushes Syndal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Syndal tries to work over Bartoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli.
Syndal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bartoli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Syndal.
Bartoli connects with a body shot.
Bartoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bartoli cracks Syndal with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Bartoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartoli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Bartoli!
In his post fight interview, Valerio Bartoli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Maverick Syndal spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: SYN 883 Pawlik vs. Duranto
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Way throws a shot to the body.
Way tries to bum rush Syndal with a series of wild strikes but Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Way drops Syndal with a beautiful combination! Syndal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Way is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Way tries to clinch
and Syndal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Way moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Syndal! Way continues to tee off on Syndal, landing with a left and a right! Way connects with a right hand that leaves Syndal sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Way!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). No Way!
No Way very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022

173 cm
22 yrs
163 lbs

180 cm
38 yrs
159 lbs

Burroughs

Syndal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Syndal
Burroughs trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal trying to control the position here.
Burroughs stays in close to Syndal's body and controls the position.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Syndal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Syndal in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Syndal
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Syndal is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Syndal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (2) Syndal#T2#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Syndal keeps moving.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.#T3#
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (2) Syndal#SUB#
Burroughs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burroughs tries to advance position but instead Syndal slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Syndal recovers full guard.
Syndal is controlling Burroughs's posture.#T5#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Syndal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Syndal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal preventing the sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Syndal controls the pace.
Burroughs has his hands on Syndal's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Syndal looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Syndal
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Syndal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs stands and throws Syndal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (4) Syndal
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Syndal prevents Burroughs from improving position. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Burroughs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Syndal denies him.
Syndal is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndal, who protects the arm well.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom. #T10#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Syndal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Syndal is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Burroughs tries to move to mount but Syndal blocks the move with his legs.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away.
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away. #T12#
I wouldn't like to be where Syndal is right now.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Burroughs working away.
Syndal is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #T13#
Syndal stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away. #SUB#
Burroughs swings around for an armbar but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burroughs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (6) Syndal#SUB#
Burroughs working for a triangle but Syndal defends it easily.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Burroughs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Syndal has passed into half guard!
Burroughs tries to roll over but Syndal keeps him under control.
Syndal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Syndal passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (9) Syndal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Joshua Burroughs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022

178 cm
19 yrs
168 lbs

180 cm
38 yrs
159 lbs

Magomedov

Syndal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syndal's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Syndal
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov passes Syndal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov 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.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Syndal
Syndal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Syndal doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. #T1#
Magomedov wants to take Syndal's back but he can't do it this time.
Syndal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Syndal#SUB#
Magomedov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Syndal trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Magomedov working for the choke. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a rear naked choke. Syndal is not defending it well and Magomedov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Syndal refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Syndal's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
An out of breath Khalid Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 446: Wild v Yarborough
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Hackett has Syndal up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syndal.
Hackett connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Syndal managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Syndal avoids it.
Hackett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hackett breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hackett backs off Syndal throws a huge counter combo but Hackett manages to avoid it all.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Syndal's head but Syndal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndal connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Hackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hackett checks a low kick from Syndal.
Hackett throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Hackett slips under a jab from Syndal.
Hackett is looking to counter punch.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Syndal counters with a body kick.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Syndal misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Hackett throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hackett.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Syndal blocks a jab.#T2#
Hackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett tries to move into range but Syndal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Syndal lands a right hook to the body.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
Syndal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
Syndal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Syndal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.#T3#
Syndal darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Hackett gets a clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch but Hackett improves position.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Syndal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hackett. #BC#
Hackett breaks from the clinch.
Hackett connects with a single shot there.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Hackett.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett is looking to slow Syndal down with leg kicks.
Syndal connects with a looping right hand.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Syndal jabs at Hackett's body.
Hackett throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.#T4#
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Syndal coming out on top.
Syndal misses with a wild combination.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Syndal off balance momentarily.
Hackett 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.
Syndal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hackett slips a straight right by Syndal.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Syndal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syndal throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Syndal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Syndal lunges at Hackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hackett's hand.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Syndal lands a head shot.
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Hackett.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Syndal looks to land a combination. Hackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hackett throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Syndal.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Syndal.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
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!
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hackett 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 Syndal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Syndal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.#T1#
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Syndal moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Syndal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts. #CL#
Syndal gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syndal.
Hackett tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Hackett trying to control the position but instead, Syndal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hackett into the cage.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Syndal misses with a body punch.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Hackett decides to pull guard.
Syndal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Syndal passes into side control. #T2#
Hackett is not content to let Syndal control the position.
Hackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett is trying to control Syndal's posture but Syndal avoids it.
Hackett seems a little lost for a moment, as Syndal dominates the positioning.
Syndal trying to control the position but Hackett is working away. #T3#
Hackett wants to control but Syndal postures up.
Syndal wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is not content to let Syndal control the position.
Hackett is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Syndal wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Syndal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Hackett defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!
Hackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndal under the eye.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Syndal.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
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#
Hackett feints and then cracks Syndal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syndal down.
Hackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Syndal swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Syndal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syndal. That did some damage!
Syndal throws a series of punches but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Hackett throws a push kick but Syndal slaps the foot to one side.
Syndal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett misses the jab.
A big left from Syndal misses. #T1#
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Syndal's head but Syndal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Syndal slips a straight right by Hackett.
Syndal throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Syndal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Syndal 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.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Syndal misses the jab.
Hackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Syndal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Syndal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syndal doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal wants to clinch.
Syndal lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Syndal takes one to the side of the head.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett misses with a hook
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Syndal saw that one coming.
Hackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Syndal walks into a left hand.
Hackett cracks Syndal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Hackett.
Hackett thumps Syndal with a low kick.
Hackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Syndal wants to clinch.#T3#
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syndal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hackett lands with a right hand.
Syndal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Syndal needs to keep his hands up - Hackett had a free shot at his head there.
Syndal throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Syndal circles away and keeps his distance.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal takes one to the side of the head.
Syndal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Syndal misses.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Syndal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackett momentarily.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick as Syndal jumps back.
Hackett slips a jab from Syndal.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Syndal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syndal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal tries to work over Hackett's front leg with a kick but Hackett checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
Hackett slips a straight right by Syndal.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hackett, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
James Hackett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Syndal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Jab from Jones Jr.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syndal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Syndal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Syndal avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Syndal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones Jr lands with a hook. Syndal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Syndal.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.#T1#
Jones Jr misses with a hook
and Syndal counters with a two punch combo.
Jones Jr slips a straight right by Syndal.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Syndal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones Jr connects with a single shot there.
Syndal looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Jones Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr fails to land the takedown.
Syndal scores with a hook to the body. Jones Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Syndal blocks a jab.#T2#
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones Jr jabs at Syndal's body.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head but Jones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Syndal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Jones Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Syndal at a distance.
Jones Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Syndal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A left lands for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Jones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Jr throws out the jab. #T3#
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Jones Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Syndal pulls Jones Jr in to control the position.
Syndal is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Jr distracts Syndal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Syndal's brow.
Jones Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Syndal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Syndal wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.
Jones Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Jones Jr trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Syndal keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Syndal wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones Jr is in close to Syndal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal managing to control the position.
Jones Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones Jr is working Syndal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr 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#
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Jones Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Syndal's guard.

Syndal pushes Jones Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Jones Jr misses
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Jones Jr finds it's target.
Jones Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones Jr lands a jab.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Jones Jr with a jab.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jones Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syndal doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Jones Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Syndal is holding Jones Jr down, trying to stall.
Jones Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Syndal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones Jr working away.
Jones Jr landing a few strikes.
Jones Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Syndal is looking for a sweep.
Jones Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Syndal to see if he's OK.
Jim Jones Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Syndal trying to remain calm as Jones Jr controls from the top position.
Jones Jr working away.
Syndal tries to buck Jones Jr off but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Syndal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Syndal tries to bench press Jones Jr off him but Jones Jr keeps the position.
Jones Jr tries to advance to mount but Syndal denies him.
Jones Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Syndal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Jones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Jones Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Syndal down.
Jones Jr is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Syndal wants to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Syndal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Syndal defending against the ground and pound.
Jones Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Syndal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Syndal is looking to regain half guard here but Jones Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones Jr looks up at the clock and then as Syndal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones Jr scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Syndal tries to bench press Jones Jr off him but Jones Jr keeps the position.
Jones Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Jones Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Syndal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Syndal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr working the head with strikes.
Syndal looking for a sweep but Jones Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Syndal is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Jones Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Syndal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones Jr landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr 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#
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jim Jones Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a body shot.
Syndal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Syndal blocks a jab.
Syndal misses with a straight right.
Syndal misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Jones Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Syndal won't be happy with that.

Syndal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Jones Jr cracks Syndal with an open hand slap.#T1#
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Jones Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones Jr, as that shot connected.
Syndal walks into a straight right hand from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr works the jab nicely.
Jones Jr staying out of range there.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syndal momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Jones Jr.
Syndal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Jones Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.#TD2#
Jones Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Syndal trying to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr working Syndal over with strikes.
Syndal is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syndal is staying active underneath Jones Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Jones Jr connects with a nice short shot to Syndal's temple.
Jones Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones Jr is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Jones Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Syndal trying to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Jim Jones Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Syndal has hold of Jones Jr's hands but Jones Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones Jr controlling the action here.
Syndal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones Jr's back!
Jones Jr is trying to break free.
Syndal tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones Jr pushed the leg off.
Jones Jr tries to roll but Syndal sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Jones Jr rolls, trying to escape but Syndal keeps control of the position.
Syndal gets his hands free as Jones Jr looks to control. #T4#
Jones Jr rolls, trying to escape but Syndal keeps control of the position.
Jones Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Syndal.
Jones Jr breaks Syndal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Syndal keeps moving.
Syndal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Jr passes Syndal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Syndal trying to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Syndal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones Jr controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jones Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jones Jr!
Jim Jones Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syndal moves away.
Trump throws a leg kick
and Syndal counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Syndal tries to land a leg kick but Trump saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Syndal misses. #CL2#
Trump takes the fight into the clinch.
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump blocks a body shot from Syndal. #TD2#
Trump successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syndal defends well.
Trump keeping full guard, as Syndal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Syndal is aware though and is defending well.
Syndal trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Syndal tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Syndal passes Trump's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trump is looking to control Syndal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal slows the pace down in half guard.
Syndal is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump trying to hold on to Syndal's head to control him but Syndal postures up. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Syndal is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Syndal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump is trying to keep Syndal in close.
Syndal is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Trump looking for subs off his back but Syndal has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Syndal trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump wants to improve his position but Syndal is controlling well.
Syndal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trump is not content to let Syndal control the position.
Trump gets back to full guard.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Syndal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syndal passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Syndal is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syndal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Syndal trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Syndal is taking a breather. Trump 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Syndal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
Trump is looking to advance position but Syndal won't allow it.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Syndal!
Trump avoids the attempt from Syndal to control.
Syndal is trying desperately to improve position.
Syndal wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Syndal can't escape the position.
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Trump prevents Syndal from getting the reversal.#T1#
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Syndal is looking to escape.
Syndal tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Syndal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump throwing strikes here but Syndal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Trump scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Trump looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Syndal looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T2#
Trump has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Syndal's face.
Syndal tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump dominating with strikes here.
Trump raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Trump goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Syndal is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Syndal defends easily.
Syndal trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Syndal defends easily.
Syndal looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Syndal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Syndal looking to pass the guard. #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#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Syndal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Syndal'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Syndal is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Syndal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Syndal misses
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Syndal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Trump shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trump frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Trump is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Syndal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Trump avoids the attempt from Syndal to control.
Syndal is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Syndal tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump is landing with some decent strikes but Syndal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Trump trying to control but Syndal is having none of it.
Syndal is looking to get to half guard.
Trump unloading with bombs!
Trump avoids the attempt from Syndal to control.
Trump has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Syndal's face.
Syndal is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Trump working the ground and pound effectively.
Trump connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Syndal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Syndal tries to lock up and control but Trump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donald Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Syndal is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump with shots to the head and body - Syndal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trump lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Trump thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Trump throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Syndal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Syndal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Syndal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Syndal looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a triangle here but Syndal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Syndal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Syndal controlling the position. #T4#
Trump tries to buck Syndal off but Syndal is having none of it.
Syndal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trump is trying to control Syndal's posture but Syndal avoids it.
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Syndal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Syndal just content to control the position.
Trump is not content to let Syndal control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trump 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Monkey scores with a four punch combination!
Syndal motions for Monkey to come forward. Syndal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndal clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Syndal off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Syndal misses with a wild combination.
Syndal misses with a combination
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Syndal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Syndal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Syndal defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Syndal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
A jab lands there for Syndal.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Syndal throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Syndal shrugs it off.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Syndal shrugs it off though.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Monkey moved away.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Syndal.
Syndal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Monkey 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Syndal.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Monkey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Monkey tries a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Monkey defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Syndal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
Syndal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.#T1#
Syndal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Syndal blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Syndal takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndal circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syndal wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syndal doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Monkey flicks out a counter leg kick but Syndal steps away.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Syndal is wise to it.
Syndal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndal thows a leg kick but Monkey checks it
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Syndal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Syndal misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Syndal 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.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Syndal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Syndal's leg but Syndal calmly moves out of range.
Syndal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndal throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syndal throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Syndal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey cracks Syndal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Syndal is wise to it.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
and Monkey counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Monkey to acknowledge the strikes.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Syndal throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Syndal, as that shot connected.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Syndal manages to step out the way in time.
Monkey throws a series of strikes that have Syndal backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey slips a jab from Syndal.
Monkey slips under a jab from Syndal.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a good low kick that Syndal was not able to check.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal lands a nice looking body shot.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey scores with a jab. Syndal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey stuns Syndal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syndal misses with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a head kick.
Syndal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndal moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Syndal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syndal throws a leg kick
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a solid body kick.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey 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: SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal lands a leg kick that knocks Warror off balance momentarily.
Warror needs to keep his hands up - Syndal had a free shot at his head there.
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Warror scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror connects with a leg kick.
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!
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Syndal moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Warror both land. Nice combination.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Syndal is out of range and Warror settles back down.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Warror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syndal is able to avoid easily.
Warror moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Syndal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warror lands the left hand.
Syndal takes one on the button.
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!
Syndal thuds a left hand into Warror's body.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Syndal moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Syndal tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
Warror tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
Syndal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warror doesn't seem phased though.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Syndal down. #T3#
Syndal slips under a jab from Warror.
Warror doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Warror scores with a body shot.
Syndal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warror takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Warror.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Warror with the inside leg kick.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Syndal is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Warror connects with a nice looking jab.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Syndal lands with an uppercut that bounces Warror off the cage and back into range.#T4#
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!
Warror takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Syndal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Syndal slips a jab from Warror.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Syndal's leg but Syndal calmly moves out of range.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndal swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
A low kick from Warror is predictable there
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warror 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.
Warror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Syndal. Syndal obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syndal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Syndal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Warror jabs Syndal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warror tries a head kick but it misses.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warror 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 Syndal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Syndal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warror swinging wildly here.
Warror lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syndal is able to avoid easily.
Syndal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Syndal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror thows a body kick. Syndal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Syndal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Warror has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Syndal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Warror thows a leg kick but Syndal checks it
and Syndal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal blocks a leg kick.
Syndal checks a leg kick nicely.
Warror smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warror takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Warror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Warror drops his hands for a split second and Syndal immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Warror face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Syndal follows up with a right hand that knocks Warror into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn MacArthur vs Syndal
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Syndal misses with a hook.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Syndal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacArthur Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Syndal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Syndal.
MacArthur Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
MacArthur Ii is looking to land body kicks.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Syndal connects with the punch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
Syndal slips under a jab.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacArthur Ii fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Syndal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Syndal.
A short uppercut from Syndal.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Syndal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Syndal controls the action.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Ii avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Syndal avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Syndal.#CUT2#It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
MacArthur Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Syndal moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Nice cross by Syndal.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Syndal.#T4#
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
MacArthur Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii misses
and Syndal counters with a two punch combo.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syndal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Syndal jabs at MacArthur Ii's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
MacArthur Ii walks into a jab.
Syndal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot to the body.
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Syndal.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
Syndal throws a chopping leg kick but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syndal throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from MacArthur Ii misses.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Syndal moves out of range of the leg kick from MacArthur Ii.#T1#
Syndal lands a jab.
MacArthur Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syndal throws a leg kick that misses.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice leg kick.
Syndal throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Ii's knee but MacArthur Ii avoids it well.
Syndal throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Syndal.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
A jab from MacArthur Ii does it's job there.
Nice cross by MacArthur Ii.#T2#
Syndal avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacArthur Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a front kick aimed at Syndal's knee but Syndal avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Syndal both land. Nice combination.
MacArthur Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Syndal, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Syndal.
Nice uppercut lands for Syndal. That snapped MacArthur Ii's head back.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Syndal scores with the left hand. MacArthur Ii knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#MacArthur Ii is rocked!
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal thuds his right hand into MacArthur Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh MacArthur Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur Ii moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii tries to move into range but Syndal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the button.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice leg kick.
Syndal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Syndal throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Syndal misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacArthur Ii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syndal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Syndal to score with a decent uppercut.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal connects with a solid leg kick.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a body kick.
A cross from MacArthur Ii lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Syndal's head back.
Syndal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Syndal blocks the leg kick.
Syndal connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndal throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Syndal.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Syndal misses.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - MacArthur Ii scores with a four punch combination!
Syndal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacArthur Ii staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii misses with the combination.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syndal.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Ii.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.#T2#
Syndal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
Syndal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
MacArthur Ii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Syndal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
Syndal takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Syndal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syndal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Iis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
Syndal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Syndal.
Syndal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Syndal takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Syndal does no damage.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.
MacArthur Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syndals head. #BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
Syndal thuds his right hand into MacArthur Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maverick Syndal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
MacArthur Ii scores with a body shot.
Syndal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Ii with a nice calf kick.
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!
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook
and Syndal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a right hand but Syndal moved out of range.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
Syndal throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Syndal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Syndal tries to bum rush MacArthur Ii with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Syndal.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn Beliy vs Hero
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Divisek scores with a jab. Syndal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick from Divisek.
Syndal blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Syndal 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 Divisek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Divisek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Divisek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Divisek with the inside leg kick.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Divisek.
Divisek connects with a leg kick.
Syndal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
Syndal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
Divisek slips under a jab from Syndal.
Divisek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal throws a jab when Divisek was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
Divisek lands with an overhand left.
Divisek doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Syndal takes one to the chin there.
Divisek 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.#T1#
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divisek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Syndal.
Syndal throws a good cross that connects.
Divisek throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Divisek lands a two punch combo.
Syndal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Divisek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Syndal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.
Divisek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Divisek wants to clinch.
Divisek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.#T2#
Divisek misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Syndal drops Divisek with a beautiful combination! Divisek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Syndal is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Divisek is rocked!
Divisek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Divisek's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Divisek.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Divisek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Divisek. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Divisek staying out of range there.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
Divisek scores with a push kick.#T3#
Divisek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Syndal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Syndal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek is looking to score with low kicks.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal scores with a hook to the body. Divisek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Divisek moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
Syndal checks a leg kick nicely.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Syndal.#T4#
Divisek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek slips under a jab from Syndal.
Divisek connects with a body shot that sends Syndal's belly button to the back.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divisek lands with a good body shot.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Divisek is looking to chop away at Syndal's legs.
Divisek defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Divisek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Divisek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syndal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Divisek lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal misses with a low kick.
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
Divisek throws a low kick, looking for Syndal's leg but Syndal calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juraj Divisek 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.#R2#
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divisek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divisek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Divisek walks into a jab.
Syndal throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.
Divisek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but Divisek moved out of range.
Divisek staying out of range there.
Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Divisek doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divisek lands a nice hook to Syndal's body. Syndal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Syndal throws out a leg kick but Divisek moves out of range and Syndal only half commits.
Divisek tries to work over Syndal's front leg with a kick but Syndal checks it.
Syndal takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Divisek feints and then cracks Syndal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syndal down.
Syndal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Syndal 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.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Syndal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syndal on the side of the head.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Divisek motions for Syndal to come forward. Divisek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Divisek with a nice cross.
Divisek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Divisek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek with the inside leg kick.
Divisek takes one to the chin there.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.#T2#
Jab from Syndal.
Divisek jabs Syndal right on the nose. Syndal blinks but takes it well.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divisek.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Syndal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Syndal.
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Divisek moved away.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.
Syndal scores with a hook.
Syndal throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Syndal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Divisek. That's going to slow Syndal down.
Divisek throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Syndal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Divisek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Divisek.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
Divisek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Divisek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syndal's hands.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Divisek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Divisek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Divisek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Divisek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Divisek defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand. #T4##CL#
Divisek drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Syndal avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Divisek's head.
A short right from Syndal.
Syndal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Divisek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Divisek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Syndal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee is keeping an eye on Divisek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal managing to block the knees to the body from Divisek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Divisek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Divisek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Divisek tests Syndal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Divisek digs a good hook to Syndal's body.
Divisek slips a jab and a cross from Syndal.
Syndal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divisek.
Divisek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Divisek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Divisek scores with a jab.
Divisek connects with a solid leg kick.
Divisek throws a leg kick but Syndal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Divisek lands.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal checks a leg kick.#T1#
A jab lands there for Syndal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Syndal lunges at Divisek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Divisek's hand.
Nice defenses there by Divisek.
Divisek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syndal looks to land a combination but Divisek avoids it well.
Syndal throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Divisek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Divisek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divisek throws out the jab.
Divisek with a hook.
Divisek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Divisek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Syndal is out of range.
Divisek slips a straight right by Syndal.
Divisek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Divisek moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Divisek saw that one coming.
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!
Divisek connects with a body shot that sends Syndal's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Divisek. That snapped Syndal's head back.
Syndal throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Divisek.
Divisek swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Divisek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syndal throws a low kick but Divisek avoids it.
Divisek jabs Syndal right on the nose. Syndal blinks but takes it well.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Syndal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Divisek finds it's target.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divisek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndal walks into a stiff left hand from Divisek.
Divisek works Syndal's body with a nice hook.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divisek.
Divisek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek lands with an overhand left.
Syndal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Divisek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syndal lands with a nice body punch.
Syndal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Divisek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Divisek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal swinging wildly here.
Syndal 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.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divisek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divisek manages to avoid it.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divisek with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Divisek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Our winner, Juraj Divisek, 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 Kilo vs Barbarian 4
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Wright wants to slow Syndal down by chopping away at his legs.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Wright cracks Syndal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Syndal checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Syndal throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Syndal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Wright.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright thows a body kick. Syndal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Syndal.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Syndal throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Syndal misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Syndal off balance momentarily.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Syndal's head but Syndal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndal lands a jab to the head.
Syndal throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Syndal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Wright misses with a body shot
and Syndal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Syndal flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syndal.
Wright is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Syndal throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright. #T2#
Syndal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Syndal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wright had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Syndal drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Syndal is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Syndal.
Wright appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Syndal in his tracks.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Wright looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wright throws a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Syndal off the cage and back into range.
Wright slips a straight right by Syndal.
Donk. Syndal catches Wright right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Ira Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syndal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Syndal. Those never looked like landing.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.
Syndal connects with an inside leg kick.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syndal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Syndal swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Syndal cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Syndal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! Wright slams his shin into Syndal's torso.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Syndal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Syndal scores with a one two! Wright had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Syndal walks into a straight right hand from Wright.#CUT#That has opened up Maverick Syndal's cut even more.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Syndal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright throws a low kick but Syndal moves out of range easily.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Syndal's head.
Syndal slips under a jab.
Donk. Syndal catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Syndal.#CUT2#Ira Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Syndal moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Syndal checks it.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright tests Syndal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ira Wright will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Syndal throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Syndal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Syndal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Wright.
Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal 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.
Wright moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.#KD2#
Syndal lands a big uppercut and Wright crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wright looks OK. Syndal waves Wright back to his feet!
Syndal drops Wright with a straight right hand, right on the button! Syndal follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
A very excited looking Maverick Syndal 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: Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Syndal lands a jab to the nose.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses.
Syndal flicks out a counter leg kick but Lethal steps away.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syndal momentarily.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lethal is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lethal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lethal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Lethal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Lethal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Lethal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lethal throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lethal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Syndal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lethal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Syndal to score with a decent uppercut.
Syndal throws a hook but Lethal blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Syndal 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 Lethal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lethal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Lethal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lethal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Syndal.
Lethal looks to land a body kick but Syndal moved away.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Lethal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndal under the eye.
Syndal lands the left hand.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Lethal slips the punch.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Lethal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syndal.
Lethal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lethal momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lethal.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal tried to score with a low kick but Syndal checks it.
Lethal scores with a jab.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.#T2#
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lethal was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Lethal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lethal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lethal throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Syndal does no damage.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Lethal avoids them all with ease.
Lethal wants to land a leg kick but Syndal is out of range.
Syndal scores with the left hand. Lethal knows he should have avoided that one.
Syndal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lethal. That did some damage!
Syndal wants to slow Lethal down by chopping away at his legs.
Syndal cracks Lethal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lethal throws a body kick that misses.
Lethal throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syndal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lethal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
Lethal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lethal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Lethal is looking to slow Syndal down with leg kicks.
Lethal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Syndal.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Lethal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Lethal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Lethal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Syndal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
A jab from Lethal misses.
Syndal connects with a nice looking jab.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
As Syndal backs away, Lethal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lethal misses its target.
Syndal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Syndal tests Lethal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lethal.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Lethal.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal keeps Syndal at a distance using the push kick.
Syndal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lethal circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lethal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lethal looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
Syndal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lethal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lethal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lethal on the side of the head.#ROC2#Lethal is rocked!
Syndal darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Lethal's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Syndal before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
During a confident post fight interview, Maverick Syndal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Matt Lethal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love it when we really fight. Kill or die! We always have to give a show to the public. Syn is the best org in the world. Congrats again, bro!'.

Event: SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Syndal does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Syndal counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syndal momentarily.
Syndal misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Syndal.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Syndal only half commits.
Johnson throws a jab when Syndal was well out of range.
A jab from Syndal misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal misses with a looping right.#T1#
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Syndal off the cage and back into range.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Syndal counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Syndal finish him?
Syndal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Syndal counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
Johnson throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Syndal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syndal.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Syndal and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
A victorious Maverick Syndal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 702
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Syndal lands with a nice body punch.
Espensen misses with a hook. Syndal ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Syndal misses.
Syndal tries a head kick but it misses.
Syndal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syndal cracks Espensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Espensen shakes it off.
Espensen staying out of range there.
Syndal swats away the attempt to clinch by Espensen.
We've been informed that Espensen 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.
Syndal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Espensen clinches with his opponent.
Espensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espensen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Espensen tries a knee to the head but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Espensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Syndal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Syndal.
Espensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Espensen.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Espensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Espensen.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Espensen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Espensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syndals head. #T2#
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
Espensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Syndal controls his hands.
Espensen can't find room to land a body shot as Syndal controls the action.
Espensen working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Syndal to work.
Espensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Syndal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Espensen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal prevents a body shot from Espensen.
Syndal blocks an uppercut.
Espensen tries to land a knee to the head but Syndal blocks with his arms.
Espensen misses with the head strike. #T3#
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Espensen's head.
Syndal stalling the fight.
Espensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Syndal controls his hands.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Espensen.
Espensen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Espensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Espensen misses with a knee to the head.
Syndal avoids a wild elbow strike from Espensen.
Syndal blocks an uppercut.
Espensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen lands a right hand.
Espensen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Syndal avoiding damage as Espensen throws knees to the body.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Syndal looking to stall.
Espensen misses with some punches.
Espensen crunches a lovely knee into Syndal's ribcage.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espensen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Espensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syndal.
Syndal is trying to break the clinch but Espensen has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Espensen 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#
Syndal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Espensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Syndal.
Syndal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Espensen.
Syndal throws a front kick aimed at Espensen's knee but Espensen avoids it well.
Syndal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Espensen there.
Syndal scores with a shot to the body.
Syndal throws a body punch but Espensen moves out of range.
Espensen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the liver by Espensen. Beautiful body shot.
Espensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Espensen throws a low kick but Syndal moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Espensen.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espensen moves away.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Espensen moves away and avoids it.
Espensen avoids the head kick by Syndal.
Espensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and Espensen counters with a right hand to the body.
Syndal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Syndal throws a nice looking combination but Espensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espensen avoids the body shot from Syndal.
A low kick from Espensen misses
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Espensen misses the shot to the body.
Syndal misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
and Espensen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Espensen swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal takes one to the side of the head.
Syndal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Espensen.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Espensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Espensen.
Espensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Espensen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Syndal checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Espensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espensen manages to avoid it.
Espensen lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Espensen staying out of range there.
Syndal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Espensen.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
Espensen motions for Syndal to come forward. Espensen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Espensen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syndal is able to avoid easily.
Espensen slips a straight right by Syndal.
Espensen thumps Syndal with a low kick.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Espensen.
Espensen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Espensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Espensen throws a shot to the body.
Espensen swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Espensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syndal lands a body shot.
Espensen lands a head kick. Syndal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal sets himself, and Espensen steps forward looking for the clinch! Syndal avoids it this time.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Syndal connects with a leg kick.
Espensen ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Espensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syndal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Espensen just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Espensen.
Espensen thows a leg kick but Syndal checks it
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Espensen defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
Espensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Espensen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Espensen 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.
Maverick Syndal is winning the standup battle so far.
Espensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syndal. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Espensen throws a leg kick
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Espensen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Syndal rather than just go for the knockout.
Espensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Espensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Syndal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Espensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Espensen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Syndal counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal misses the body punch #CL2#
and Espensen counters by clinching up.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syndal looking to stall.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorvald Espensen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Espensen working aggressively here.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Espensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Syndal controls his hands.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal. #BC#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Espensen moved out of range nicely.
Espensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Espensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Espensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Espensen.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syndal throws a hook but Espensen avoids it easily.
Espensen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
Syndal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Syndal checks the leg kick.
Syndal throws a body punch but Espensen moves out of range.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Espensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Espensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Espensen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Syndal at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Espensen works the jab nicely.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Espensen counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espensen ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a hook. Espensen ducked under it nicely.
Syndal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Espensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Espensen tenderised Syndal's leg. Syndal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Espensen lands a slapping body shot.
Syndal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Espensen.
Espensen misses the shot to the body.
Espensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Espensen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Syndal.
Syndal takes a swing at Espensen's ribcage but misses.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Espensen moves away and avoids it.
Espensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Espensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Espensen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.#CL2#
Espensen has managed to clinch.
Espensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal gets through Espensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Espensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Espensen tries to land knees in the clinch but Syndal avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Espensen.
Espensen tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Espensen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Espensen lands a left hand.
Espensen looking to throw knees to the head but Syndal is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Espensen fails to land.
Espensen tries to work over Syndal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Espensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Espensen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Espensen lands with a left to the head.
Espensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Espensen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Syndal breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Espensen thinks about the counter body kick.
Syndal blocks a low kick nicely.
Espensen tries to move into range but Syndal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Espensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Espensen.
Espensen slips under a jab.
Espensen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Espensen lands a leg kick that knocks Syndal off balance momentarily.
Espensen tries a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Espensen misses with a low kick as Syndal jumps back.
Syndal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Espensen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Espensen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Espensen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Espensen with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Syndal misses.
Espensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espensen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Espensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Syndal takes one on the button.
Espensen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Espensen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syndal's hands.
Espensen thuds a left hand into Syndal's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Syndal scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Espensen is rocked!
and Syndal counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Espensen! He's just covering up as Syndal starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge 21: Melvins
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi 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 feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses
and Syndal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Shashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Syndal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shashi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Syndal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Shashi stands up.
Shashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Syndal lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Shashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Syndal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Syndal.
Shashi avoids a kick to the body.
Syndal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shashi moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Syndal fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Shashi
and Syndal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Syndal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shashi 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.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Syndal lands with a good body shot.
Shashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shashi dodges the punch combination from Syndal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Syndal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shashi.
Shashi checks a low kick from Syndal.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Syndal, which made it look bad.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD#
Oooooh!!! Syndal has knocked Shashi down with a huge combo! Syndal steps away and waves a wobbly Shashi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Shashi is rocked!
Syndal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Syndal finish him?#CL2#
Shashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shashi seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Shashi is trying to force a seperation but Syndal has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Syndal as the two fighters clinch.
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Syndal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head.
Shashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Syndal gets underhooks to prevent Shashi's takedown attempt.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Shashi stalling in the clinch but Syndal improves position.
Shashi has had enough of the clinch but Syndal keeps him there for the moment.
Shashi is trying to drag Syndal to the mat but Syndal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shashi has Syndal pushed against the cage.
Syndal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shashi looking for a takedown.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Syndal. #T4#
Shashi tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Syndal pushes Shashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Shashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Syndal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Shashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Shashi 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. #ES#
Syndal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal misses with an uppercut
letting Shashi counter with a right hand.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Shashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syndal is looking to chop away at Shashi's legs.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shashi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Syndal counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Syndal misses
and Shashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shashi needs to keep his hands up - Syndal had a free shot at his head there.
Shashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by Shashi as he checks the leg kick.
Shashi fails with the takedown.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syndal sprawls well. Syndal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shashi 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.
Shashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Syndal defends well and Shashi ends up having to push Syndal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick by Shashi misses
and Syndal counters with a nice leg kick.
Shashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Syndal. Syndal obviously looking to wear him down.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Syndal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Syndal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maverick Syndal is winning the standup battle so far.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syndal scores with a nice right hand.
Syndal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Syndal.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shashi momentarily. #T2#
Syndal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shashi is out of range.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shashi.
Syndal thumps Shashi with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shashi tries to bum rush Syndal with a series of wild strikes but Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shashi.
Shashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Syndal lands with a cross.
Syndal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Shashi with the counter takedown but Syndal avoids it easily.
Syndal throws a low kick, looking for Shashi's leg but Shashi calmly moves out of range.
Shashi 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.#KD#
Syndal cracks Shashi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Syndal has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shashi to stand back up!
Shashi looks for a takedown but Syndal sprawls well.#T3#
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shashi is breathing heavily.
Syndal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Syndal. That's going to slow Shashi down. #TD2#
Shashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shashi is trying to control. Syndal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Syndal controlling the position well.
Syndal won't allow Shashi to pass to mount.
Shashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Syndal wants to control but Shashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Syndal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Syndal moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi postures up.
Shashi is looking to pass into half guard but Syndal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Syndal is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shashi looking for subs off his back but Syndal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Syndal not doing much here.
Syndal'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Shashi ducks right into an uppercut from Syndal.
Shashi checks a low kick from Syndal.
Shashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot lands for Syndal.#CL#
Syndal clinches with his opponent.
Shashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Shashi breaks from the clinch.
Shashi takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shashi.#KD#
Syndal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shashi sprawling to the canvas! Shashi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Syndal finish him?!
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!
Syndal slaps away a takedown attempt from Shashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Syndal connects with a leg kick.
Syndal misses with a body shot. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
Shashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Syndal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shashi thinking.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Shashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
Shashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Shashi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Syndal connects with a leg kick.
Syndal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Syndal scoring well with a low kick there.
Shashi misses with a body punch
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Syndal jabs Shashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syndal lands an uppercut, right on the button! Shashi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen lands a jab-cross combination.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen. #CL#
Nurminen has closed the distance and engaged Syndal in a clinch.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Nurminen scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Nurminen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal tries to break free but Nurminen pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Nurminen to work. #TD#
Nurminen is trying to trip Syndal. He has hold of a leg but Syndal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurminen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Nurminen stops Syndal from standing up.
Nurminen trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal controlling Nurminen's posture.
Nurminen landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Syndal holds on and takes a little breather.
Syndal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurminen. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Syndal is pulling down on Nurminen's head to control his posture.
Nurminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurminen advances to half guard.
Syndal wants to control but Nurminen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurminen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Syndal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurminen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurminen's back!
Syndal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nurminen staying busy and making it hard for Syndal to control. #T3#
Nurminen trying to control but not successfully.
Syndal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nurminen.
Syndal has the hooks in. Nurminen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nurminen is working hard here to advance position.
Syndal not allowing Nurminen to control his hands.
Syndal controls the action.
Nurminen 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.#T4#
Nurminen tries to roll but Syndal sticks to his back.
Syndal struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Nurminen right now.
Syndal controlling well, preventing Nurminen from escaping the position.
Syndal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Kebab Nurminen 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.#R2#
A jab from Nurminen finds it's way through Syndal's defenses.
Nurminen with the inside leg kick.
Nurminen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Syndal's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Syndal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Syndal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurminen in his tracks.
Nurminen fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nurminen swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal misses with a low kick.
Syndal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Nurminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurminen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Syndal throws a hook but Nurminen blocks it.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Syndal sprawls and moves away.
Nurminen misses with a takedown attempt
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Nurminen shakes it off.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurminen.
Nurminen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nurminen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Syndal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Nurminen slips a straight right by Syndal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Nurminen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurminen.
Syndal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nurminen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Syndal to the mat! Syndal manages to get full guard.
Kebab Nurminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syndal wants to control the position but Nurminen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nurminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Nurminen prevents Syndal from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nurminen is nestled in close to Syndal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Syndal is controlling Nurminen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nurminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syndal is trying to control but can't.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurminen is trying to control. Syndal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Syndal trying to control but Nurminen postures up.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Syndal has his hands clasped together around Nurminen's back. He's all about the action.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Syndal gets full guard.
Syndal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurminen is one step ahead there.
Syndal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Nurminen drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Nurminen slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Nurminen to work.
A bit of stalling here from Syndal.
Nurminen tries to throw a body punch but Syndal avoids it by throwing Nurminen back against the cage.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Nurminen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Syndal.
Nurminen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.
Nurminen has a takedown stuffed.
Kebab Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nurminen darts in looking for a takedown but Syndal gets double underhooks and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Syndal moved out of range.
Nurminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurminen lands with a nice combination. Syndal backs away looking to recover.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Syndal feints a counter leg kick.
Syndal blocks a low kick nicely.
Syndal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
Nurminen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurminen misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurminen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurminen is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurminen advances nicely into full mount.
Nurminen lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Syndal tries to reverse the position but Nurminen maintains control.
Syndal wants to hold on but Nurminen pushes him away.
Nurminen prevents Syndal from getting the reversal.
Nurminen landing shots from mount.
Nurminen working the ground and pound effectively.
Syndal is bucking up trying to escape but Nurminen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Nurminen's attempts to control the action.
Syndal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syndal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurminen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head. #T4#
Syndal taking some punishment here, with Nurminen in his half guard.
Nurminen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Syndal is trying to stand up here but Nurminen is controlling him well.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syndal defending well though.
Nurminen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurminen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syndal defending well though.
Nurminen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen winds up and cracks Syndal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Syndal gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Syndal is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nurminen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen clearly takes 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.#R4#
Nurminen closes the distance but Syndal moves to the side
and Syndal counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurminen fails with the takedown.
Good shot there by Nurminen.
A jab lands there for Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a chopping leg kick but Nurminen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looks like Nurminen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nurminen defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal checks a leg kick nicely.
Syndal tries a quick counter leg kick but Nurminen is wise to it.
Nurminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syndal moves away.
Nurminen takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Syndal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Syndal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Nurminen takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal throws a fast counter high kick but Nurminen manages to duck under it in time.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal slips a jab from Nurminen.
Syndal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurminen with a body shot.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
That kick from Syndal tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurminen throws a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Syndal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nurminen misses with a straight left.
Syndal swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
Syndal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nurminen lands a leg kick that knocks Syndal off balance momentarily.
Nurminen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Nurminen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Syndal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a kick to the body
and Syndal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Nurminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Syndal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Nurminen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Syndal, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Nurminen on the inside.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
Nurminen jabs Syndal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Syndal blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nurminen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Syndal is trying to control but can't.
Syndal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurminen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurminen's back!#T1#
Nurminen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Syndal is riding his opponent, not letting Nurminen buck him off.
Nurminen rolls, trying to escape but Syndal keeps control of the position.
Nurminen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nurminen is trying desperately to improve position.
Syndal trying to control but Nurminen is having none of it.
Nurminen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syndal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Syndal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nurminen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Syndal controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Nurminen is squirming around, avoiding Syndal's attempts to control the action.
Nurminen tries to lock up and control but Syndal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Syndal controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurminen working to try and regain half guard.
Kebab Nurminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syndal unloads with some shots from mount but Nurminen bucks and avoids them well.
Nurminen wants to control but Syndal is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syndal unloads with some shots from mount but Nurminen bucks and avoids them well.
Syndal punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Syndal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurminen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen retains his welterweight title!
Kebab Nurminen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Grunge 12: Doused in Mud
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick with a poor takedown
and Syndal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.
Dick with a poor takedown
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Syndal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.
Syndal steps in with a hook that catches Dick right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Syndal follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dick looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge 9: Down in a Hole
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndal scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Syndal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Syndal lands a jab to the nose.
Syndal dodges the punch combination from Rodrigez.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigez wants to clinch.#T1#
Syndal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Syndal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Syndal keeps trying to improve his position.
Syndal wants to control but Rodrigez postures up.
Syndal is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SU#
Rodrigez decides to stand back up. Rodrigez steps back and let's Syndal get back to his feet.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigez shoots in and drives through. Syndal sprawls well.#CL#
Rodrigez forces Syndal back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Syndal.
Rodrigez takes a shot to the head.
Syndal prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Syndal. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Rodrigez avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Syndal circles away easily
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigez 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.
A nice side step and Syndal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodrigez tries to clinch but Syndal moves out of range.
Rodrigez is looking to land body kicks.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Syndal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigez has been working on his balance at Lovelair's MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Syndal.
Syndal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Rodrigez is rocked!
Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Syndal counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
During a confident post fight interview, Maverick Syndal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Emanuel Rodrigez stepped up to the mic, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Syndal sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Syndal scores with a jab.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Syndal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal lands a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Syndal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Syndal lands a body shot. #T1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Syndal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Syndal.
Gracie thumps Syndal with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Syndal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Syndal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Syndal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
A jab from Syndal does it's job there.
A big right from Gracie misses.
It looked like Syndal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Syndal misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Syndal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.#T2#
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Syndal eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syndal lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Syndal throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syndal throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Gracie with a hook.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Syndal.
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!
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Syndal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie slips under a jab from Syndal.
Syndal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Syndal. Beautiful body shot.
Syndal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a hook. Syndal ducked under it nicely.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Syndal stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Syndal throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Syndal swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Syndal digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Syndal. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Syndal.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Syndal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Syndal moved away.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndal moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Syndal.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Syndal punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Syndal has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Syndal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Syndal tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Gracie misses with a hook. Syndal ducked under it nicely.
Syndal scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maverick Syndal is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syndal.
Syndal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syndal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Syndal pushes him away.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Syndal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syndal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Syndal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie throws a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Syndal steps away.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie slips a straight right by Syndal.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Syndal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Syndal off the cage and back into range.
Syndal misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Syndal.
Gracie wants to slow Syndal down by chopping away at his legs.
Syndal tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Syndal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#T1#
Syndal misses with a hook
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Syndal throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A left lands for Syndal.
Syndal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Syndal thumps Gracie with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Syndal lands an overhand right.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Syndal.
Gracie moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Syndal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal misses with a straight right.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.#T3#
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Syndal. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Syndal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syndal blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie slips under a jab from Syndal.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Syndal checks it.
Syndal is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie has Syndal pushed against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Maverick Syndal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
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!
Gracie looking to stall.

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 Maverick Syndal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Syndal, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFA XX: Active vs Princip 3
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Viki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Viki.
Viki takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Syndal connects with a combination that backs up Viki into the cage. Syndal lands a flurry of punches that gets past Viki's guard. Viki is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Syndal bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
A very excited looking Maverick Syndal 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: WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
A nice combination there by Copeland.
Syndal moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of Copeland's head but Copeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Copeland throws out a powerful jab.
Syndal defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Copeland misses the shot to the body.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syndal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Syndal with a hook.
Syndal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Copeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Copeland throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Syndal.
A jab from Copeland finds it's way through Syndal's defenses.
Copeland 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Copeland.
Syndal misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Copeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Syndal misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but Copeland moved out of range.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Copeland scores with a shot to the body.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Copeland's sensitive parts.
Copeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Copeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Syndal.
Copeland walks into a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Syndal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Syndal dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copeland.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Syndal is blocking nicely.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal letting Copeland take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Syndal.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Syndal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland prevents Syndal from breaking the clinch.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syndal blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Syndal.
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Syndal blocks with his arms.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Copeland is stalling here. #T3#
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Syndal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland stalling.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syndal tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland stalling.
Syndal lands a body punch.
Copeland being controlled against the cage.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Syndal shrugs off. #T4#
Copeland prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Syndal avoids the damage to the body.
Syndal lands a right hand.
Syndal tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Syndal wants to stall.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Syndal avoids the damage to the body.
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 Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Copeland slips under a jab.
Syndal slips a jab from Copeland.
Syndal misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Syndal. #CL#
Syndal gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Syndal tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal looking to slow down the pace here.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Syndal blocks it.
Copeland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Syndal's face.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Syndal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Syndal is keeping busy.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Copeland being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Syndal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syndal lands with a hook. Copeland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
Copeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syndal throws a jab when Copeland was well out of range.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Copeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Copeland staying out of range there.
Syndal avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL#
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Syndal, pushing him back against the cage.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Syndal is blocking nicely.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Syndal dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Syndal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Syndal lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Copeland 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Copeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Syndal is looking to control Copeland's arms but Copeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Syndal has his back to the cage.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Syndal.
Syndal tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland leaning against his opponent.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland scores with a hook to the body.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Syndal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syndal blocks it with crossed arms.
Syndal misses with some punches.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Copeland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland is trying to stall.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Syndal tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.
Copeland slips a jab from Syndal.
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 Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Copeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Copeland tries to clinch but Syndal is having none of it. #CL#
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Copeland's head.
Syndal can't break the clinch.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Syndal.
Syndal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Syndal is looking to control Copeland's arms but Copeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Syndal has his back to the cage.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
Syndal trying to stall but Copeland improves his position.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Syndal as Copeland tries to tie him up.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syndal is defending well for now.#T1#
Syndal blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Syndal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Syndal avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Syndal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syndal avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Syndal up against the cage.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syndal is defending well for now.
Syndal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Copeland. #T2#
Copeland taking a breather.
Syndal blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Syndal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syndal takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syndal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
Copeland misses the jab.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Copeland.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal throws a leg kick which misses Copeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Copeland tries to avoid it.
Syndal keeps the fight on the outside.
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Copeland.
Syndal swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Copeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copeland misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syndal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Syndal is blocking nicely.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Syndal is blocking nicely.
Syndal blocks an elbow strike.
Syndal lands a right hand. #T4#
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Syndal stalling against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Syndal shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards. #BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syndal scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syndal throws a low kick but Copeland moves out of range easily.

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 Travis Copeland.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Copeland, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland!
A very excited looking Travis Copeland 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: Ferocious Fights V
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Sea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Sea.
A combination from Sea does no damage.
Syndal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Sea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Syndal with a body shot.
Sea misses with a right hand
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sea.
Sea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea misses with a shot to the body
and Syndal counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Syndal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal blocks a head kick by Sea.
Syndal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sea throws a right hand that misses
and Syndal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sea misses with a takedown
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coral Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sea misses with a straight left.
Syndal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sea misses with a hook to the body
and Syndal counters with a body kick. #T1#
Syndal looks to land a combination but Sea avoids it well.
Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Sea lands.#TD2#
Sea scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Syndal is looking for a sweep. Sea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sea looks to land a strike but Syndal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sea postures up and lands a big shot to Syndal's brow.
Syndal seems keen to control Sea's posture.
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
Sea throwing strikes but missing.
Sea lands a couple of digs.
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
Sea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sea working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Sea throws a strike but Syndal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sea working for submissions but it's allowed Syndal to get to half guard.
Sea manages to get to full guard.
Sea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sea wants to improve his position but instead Syndal has moved into half guard.
Sea tries to get to full guard but Syndal has control of the leg.
Syndal wants to control but Sea is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coral Sea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sea.
Sea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Syndal misses its target.
Sea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sea throws a push kick but Syndal slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Syndal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal avoids the head kick by Sea.
As Sea backs away, Syndal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Syndal is looking to wear down Sea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sea misses with a right hand
and Syndal counters with a stiff right hand.
Sea connects with a leg kick. Syndal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sea has his takedown stuffed
and Syndal counters with a left to the body.
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Syndal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sea.
Sea scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Syndal defends well and Sea ends up having to push Syndal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.#T1#
Syndal throws a body punch but Sea moves out of range.
Sea misses with a lunging right hand
and Syndal counters with a low kick, right behind Sea 's knee.
Syndal misses with the combination.
And Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Syndal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syndal momentarily.
Sea throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sea cracks the inside of Syndal's front leg.
Syndal lands a right hook to the body.
Sea swinging wildly here.
Sea's corner calls for a 1-2. Sea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Sea jabs Syndal right on the nose. Syndal blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea thuds a left hand into Syndal's body.
Sea wants to land a leg kick but Syndal is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Syndal misses its target.
Sea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Syndal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sea is just out of range.
Coral Sea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Sea - just one landing.
Sea darts in looking for a takedown but Syndal gets double underhooks and turns Sea into the cage.
Syndal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coral Sea.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Sea is out of range.
Sea throws a leg kick
and Syndal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sea lands a head shot.
Syndal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sea throws a right hand that misses
and Syndal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Syndal does it's job there.
Sea lands with a hook. Syndal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Coral Sea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Syndal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.
Sea avoids the body shot from Syndal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Syndal checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Sea
and Syndal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Sea misses.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
Sea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sea throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sea misses with a takedown attempt
and Syndal counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea misses with a looping right.
Syndal blocks a leg kick.
Sea avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sea. #T1#
Syndal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sea swings widly with a right hand
and Syndal counters with an outside leg kick.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
Sea misses with a looping left.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Sea ducks down to avoid it.
Syndal throws a body punch but Sea moves out of range.
Sea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sea misses with a takedown attempt
and Syndal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Syndal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sea thinking.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coral Sea.
Sea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Sea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Syndal's calf.
Sea misses with a hook
and Syndal counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Syndal wants to control but Sea postures up.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sea working the body and head with strikes.
Syndal tries to buck Sea off but Sea is having none of it.
Sea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sea looks up at the clock and then as Syndal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sea smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Coral Sea.
Well Sea 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coral Sea!
Coral Sea decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WPFA 8: Copeland vs Simpson 2
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Mendes throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range. #CL2#
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
Syndal gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Syndal is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Syndal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Syndal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Syndal lands a body shot.
Guilherme Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Syndal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
Mendes thumps Syndal with a low kick.
Mendes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Syndal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Mendes throws a poor cross that misses
and Syndal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendes thinking. #TD2#
Mendes drives through with a takedown into Syndal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Syndal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Syndal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Syndal has passed into side control.
Mendes prevents Syndal from moving into mount. #T2#
Mendes wants to control but Syndal postures up.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
Mendes wants to control but Syndal postures up.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Syndal gets to mount! Mendes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mendes wants to hold on but Syndal pushes him away.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Syndal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Syndal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Syndal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Syndal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes 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.
Mendes keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Syndal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Syndal prevents Mendes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Syndal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Syndal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Mendes 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#
Nice jab there from Syndal. #CUT#
It looks like Guilherme Mendes has been cut.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Syndal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Syndal leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes wants to counter the offense by Syndal and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Mendes drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Syndal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Syndal working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Syndal.
Syndal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Syndal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Syndal scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendes should have avoided that one.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Syndal counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes tries to clinch but Syndal moves away
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Syndal pushes him off.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syndal's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass. #T2#
Syndal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Syndal wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Syndal there!
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mendes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Syndal is now in Mendes's guard. A big mistake from Mendes there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Syndal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Syndal 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WPFA V: Manhunter vs Blaze
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Syndal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Syndal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Larkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Larkin scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Syndal saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Syndal misses.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Larkin lands with a right hand.
Larkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin has a takedown stuffed.
Syndal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patty Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.#T2#
Larkin throws a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Larkin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larkin backing away here, and Syndal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Larkin throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
A right-left combo lands from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Syndal throws a one two combo.
Larkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Syndal moved out of range.
Larkin fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patty Larkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Syndal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Larkin has got the better of the exchanges.#TD#
Larkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Syndal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Larkin wants to control but Syndal is keeping him busy.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Syndal some visible discomfort. #T1#
Larkin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Syndal keeping his opponent close.
Syndal wants to control but Larkin postures up.
Larkin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Syndal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Larkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndal keeps working.
Larkin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Syndal tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Larkin crashes against the mat.
Syndal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larkin controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patty Larkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Syndal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larkin shoots in for a double leg but Syndal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Syndal scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Syndal counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syndal defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.#T1#
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larkin throws a hook but Syndal avoids it easily.
Syndal blocks a low kick nicely.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Syndal tries to sprawl out of it but Larkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syndal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patty Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Syndal misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Larkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Syndal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Larkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larkin scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syndal pulls Larkin in close to prevent any damage.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.

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 Patty Larkin.
Well Larkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patty Larkin!
Patty Larkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Syndal misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Syndal back into the cage.
Syndal lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Syndal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Armstrong has hold of one of Syndal's legs. Syndal is fighting the takedown attempt but Armstrong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Syndal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Syndal!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Syndal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Syndal slows the pace down in half guard.
Armstrong wants to control but Syndal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Syndal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Syndal prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Syndal moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Armstrong.
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 Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Armstrong tries to clinch but Syndal moves away
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Syndal keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSyndal.
Armstrong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Killian Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Armstrong is leaning against Syndal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Syndal blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Syndal blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syndal lands with a right to the head.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syndal gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Armstrong tries to work over Syndal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong works on Syndal's body with a couple of short punches.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Syndal wants to stall.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Syndal's head.
Syndal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syndal avoiding damage.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Syndal gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Syndal breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Syndal keeps the fight on the outside.
Syndal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Armstrong fails with the takedown
and Syndal counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killian Armstrong.#CL2#
Armstrong darts in and clinches Syndal up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Syndal - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syndal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Killian Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong wants to clinch
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndal counters with an outside leg kick.
Armstrong closes the distance but Syndal moves to the side
and Syndal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Syndal is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that second round.
That's time! Syndal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Syndal lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as Syndal tries to tie him up.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syndal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Syndal as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Syndal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Syndal misses with some punches. #T1#
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Syndal.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Syndal slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Syndal.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndal's elbow.
Armstrong prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Killian Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syndal stalls.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Syndal has double underhooks. #BC#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Syndal misses the target.
Maverick Syndal is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Syndal sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Syndal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Syndal counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal cracks the inside of Armstrong's front leg.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Syndal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syndal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong misses with a combination
and Syndal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Syndal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Syndal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
During a confident post fight interview, Maverick Syndal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AEW 22
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Syndal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barca is out of range and Syndal settles back down.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Syndal lands with a nice body punch.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Syndal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Syndal throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Barca misses with a hook.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Barca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barca rather than just go for the knockout.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barca lands with a hook. Syndal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Barca lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barca dips to his left and cracks Syndal with an uppercut!
A big right from Syndal misses.
Barca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.
Syndal takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
Barca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barca misses with a body kick.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Barca catches Syndal right on the button with a cross.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Barca walks into a left hand.
Barca checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Barca's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca connects with a right hand. Syndal shakes it off.
Syndal throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
Barca throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
As Syndal looks to move away, Barca throws a big counter combo but Syndal just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barca.
Barca throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barca jabs Syndal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Syndal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Good leg kick by Barca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Syndal scores with a shot to the body.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but Barca moved out of range.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Syndal misses.
Barca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Syndal defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barca doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Syndal avoids the head kick by Barca.
Syndal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Syndal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syndal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barca on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Barca is rocked!
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Barca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Barca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Syndal swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
Good shot there by Barca.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Barca lands a really nice looking cross but Syndal seems unphased. #T3#
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Barca misses with a leg kick
and Syndal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndal drops Barca with a straight right hand, right on the button! Syndal follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
Our winner, Maverick Syndal, 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: AEW 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Syndal throws a good cross that connects.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.#CL#
Pounds rushes Syndal and presses him up against the cage.
Pounds is looking for a takedown.
Syndal misses with some punches. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
Syndal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Syndal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but Pounds moved out of range.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Pounds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Pounds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Pounds.
Pounds drops his hands momentarily and Syndal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pounds rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pounds moves away.
Pounds fires out a quick counter leg kick but Syndal just manages to avoid it.
Pounds looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Pounds has closed the distance and engaged Syndal in a clinch.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pounds turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Syndal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pounds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pounds lands a nice forearm strike.
Pounds postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pounds scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Syndal to see if he's OK.#T2#
Pounds in side control, throwing shots but Syndal defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Pounds crashes against the mat.
Pounds in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pounds fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Syndal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Pounds is keen to just control but Syndal is a slippery customer.
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pounds lands a nice short elbow.
Pounds thows a huge punch but Syndal dodges it nicely.
Syndal wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Syndal trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
Pounds stalling.
Syndal taking some punishment here, with Pounds in his half guard.
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Syndal is pressing down on Pounds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Syndal managing to control the position.
Pounds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pounds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pounds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pounds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pounds slips under a jab.
Syndal moves out of range of the body kick from Pounds.
Pounds throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal unleashes a big counter combination but Pounds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds tries to clinch but Syndal moves out of range.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syndal throws a combination that misses
and Pounds counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pounds. #CL#
Pounds darts in and clinches Syndal up against the cage.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Pounds.
Pounds is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Syndal's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal. #T1#
Syndal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pounds trying to stall but Syndal improves his position.
Pounds throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Pounds has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Pounds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pounds throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Syndal.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Syndal looking to stall.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pounds. #BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Pounds tries to close the distance and clinch but Syndal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##TD#
Pounds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pounds showed some decent athleticism there.
Pounds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pounds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Syndal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Syndal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pounds's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Pounds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syndal is one step ahead there.
Syndal wants to control from the top but Pounds keeps moving.
Syndal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Syndal postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pounds looking for a sweep. Not yet Pounds, not yet.
Pounds pulls Syndal in close to his closed guard and prevents Syndal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Syndal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Syndal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pounds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syndal defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds misses with a looping right.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pounds.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounds was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Pounds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pounds is looking to clinch but Syndal is avoiding it.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Pounds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pounds's hands.
Syndal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pounds slips a jab from Syndal.
Pounds looks to throw the jab but Syndal is out of range.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Pounds counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Syndal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Syndal.
Pounds moves away from the strike by Syndal. #T1#
Syndal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pounds.
Pounds is looking to counter the offense by Syndal and move into the clinch.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pounds.
Syndal throws out a loose jab but Pounds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Syndal catches Pounds right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Syndal, right into the meat.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Pounds.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Pounds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pounds.
Syndal misses with a jab to the body
and Pounds counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pounds. That one must have hurt.
Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pounds with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounds looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming. #TD#
Pounds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Syndal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Syndal tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Syndal is having none of it.
Syndal tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.#T3#
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pounds thows a huge punch but Syndal dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Pounds is trying to work for a kimura but Syndal is defending well.
Pounds passes into side control, despite Syndal's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pounds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Syndal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pounds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Pounds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Pounds.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEW 8
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Pounds doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Pounds tries to clinch but Syndal is having none of it.
Nice cross by Syndal.
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pounds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Pounds moves into the clinch successfully.
Pounds tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pounds.
Syndal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pounds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pounds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pounds up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pounds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pounds is keeping busy.
Pounds scores with a shot to the side of Syndal's head. #T1#
Pounds takes a shot to the head.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Pounds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pounds throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pounds as Syndal tries to tie him up.
Syndal lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pounds. #CL#
Pounds clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Pounds works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Syndal has his feet on Pounds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #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!#CL#
Pounds pushes Syndal up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Pounds.
Pounds swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syndals head. #TD#
Syndal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pounds is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Syndal to the mat. Syndal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pounds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Pounds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pounds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Syndal controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Syndal pulls Pounds in to control the position.
Syndal controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.
Pounds throws an elbow that misses. Syndal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pounds's guard. Nice move by Syndal!#REVB#
Pounds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pounds is trying to hold Syndal in close to prevent damage but Syndal has managed to pass into half guard.
Syndal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syndal is working away from the top position though.
Syndal moves into full mount! Pounds won't be happy about that!
Pounds tries to hold on but Syndal pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maverick Syndal 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.
#R2#
Syndal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pounds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Syndal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
As Syndal backs away, Pounds returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Pounds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pounds scores with a shoulder strike.
Pounds tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Pounds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Pounds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syndal blocking some punches.
A short left from Pounds.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pounds lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Pounds.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pounds taking a breather.
Pounds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pounds blocks an uppercut.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch but Pounds keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Pounds on the inside.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
Pounds blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pounds.
Pounds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner Pounds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pounds backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pounds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal is pressed up against the cage. Pounds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Syndal down to the mat. Syndal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Syndal gets tackled into the cage by Pounds. Pounds maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poundss head.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Pounds.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syndal misses with a body punch.
Pounds is leaning against Syndal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Pounds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pounds fails to land.
Syndal is trying to stall.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
A short left from Pounds.
Syndal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Syndal wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Syndal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Syndal tries to keep at a distance but Pounds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Syndal.
Pounds digs a right hand into Syndal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syndal's gas tank.
Pounds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Syndal as Pounds tries to tie him up.
Syndal avoiding damage.
Syndal wants to stall.
Syndal blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Pounds blocking some punches.
Pounds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pounds.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Syndal.
Syndal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pounds backwards.
Pounds has Syndal pressed against the cage, preventing Syndal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pounds has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pounds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pounds lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Pounds goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Pounds forces Syndal back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Pounds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pounds jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pounds wants to clinch.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Pounds tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
Pounds walks into a left hand.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pounds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds blocks an uppercut.
Pounds misses with a punch on the inside.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal blocking some punches.
Pounds blocks a body shot from Syndal.
Syndal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pounds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pounds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Syndal is keeping busy.
Syndal blocking some punches.
Pounds swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pounds.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds lands a nice uppercut.
Pounds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pounds as Syndal tries to tie him up.
Syndal lands with a light punch inside.
Syndal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pounds. #TD#
Pounds has clasped his hands together around Syndal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
Syndal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pounds off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal controlling well, preventing Pounds from escaping the position.
Pounds is working hard here to advance position.
Syndal is not going to allow Pounds to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pounds showing good submission defense here.
Syndal is trying to stick to Pounds's back but Pounds is turning into Syndal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Syndal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pounds.#T3#
Pounds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pounds working some strikes from top position.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pounds is looking to pass into half guard but Syndal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Syndal is in guard.#REVB#
Pounds looking to control.
Pounds controlling the position.#T4#
Syndal wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Syndal.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Peak - 7
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Daranbolt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Syndal tests Daranbolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Zoran Daranbolt has been cut.
Syndal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daranbolt, right into the meat.
Syndal sizes up Daranbolt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syndal cracks Daranbolt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Syndal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daranbolt throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Daranbolt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daranbolt takes one to the side of the head.
Syndal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal takes a swing at Daranbolt's ribcage but misses.
Syndal tests Daranbolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Daranbolt is rocked!
Syndal lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Daranbolt - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Syndal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Graves
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Baertum ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Baertum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Syndal.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baertum's head.
Baertum lands a glancing blow to the side of Syndal's head.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Baertum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baertum walks into a straight right hand from Syndal.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Baertum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baertum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baertum lands with a straight right. Syndal didn't see that one coming.
Syndal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baertum's hands.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baertum.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baertum was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baertum, as that shot connected.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Baertum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal connects with a body shot.
Baertum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baertum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baertum throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baertum.
Syndal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of Baertum's head but Baertum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baertum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Syndal takes a swing at Baertum's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Baertum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baertum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Baertum throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
letting Baertum counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Baertum.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Baertum loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baertum was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.#T3#
Syndal throws a body punch but Baertum moves out of range.
Syndal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Baertum does no damage.
Syndal misses the body punch
and Baertum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal moves forwards but Baertum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Baertum lands a jab to Syndal's midsection.
Syndal misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baertum slips under a jab from Syndal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baertum! But no joy.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Baertum.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Syndal throws a body punch but Baertum moves out of range.
That kick from Syndal tenderised Baertum's leg. Baertum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Syndal scores with a hook to the body. Baertum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Baertum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Baertum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal is looking to wear down Baertum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Syndal.
Baertum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal defending well as Baertum loads up on a big left hand.
Syndal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Syndal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baertum checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baertum! But no joy.
Syndal scores with a jab to the head.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baertum was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
A countering left hand to the body from Baertum misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koala Baertum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baertum sizes up Syndal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Baertum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Baertum.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baertum manages to avoid it.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Baertum counter with a right hand.
Syndal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baertum throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baertum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Baertum coming out on top.
Syndal walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal 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.
Syndal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Baertum misses with an uppercut
and Syndal counters with an inside leg kick.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Baertum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baertum avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Syndal slips under a jab.
Koala Baertum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baertum throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal lands a leg kick that knocks Baertum off balance momentarily.
Syndal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baertum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Syndal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Syndal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Syndal catches Baertum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baertum scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndal should have avoided that one.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baertum throws out the jab.
Baertum scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Baertum.
Baertum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baertum.
Syndal walks into a jab.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baertum.
Baertum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syndal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baertum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
As Syndal backs off Baertum throws a huge counter combo but Syndal manages to avoid it all.
Baertum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syndal.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal connects with a body shot.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Baertum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of Baertum's head but Baertum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndal scores with a nice right hand.
Syndal lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Syndal. That's going to slow Baertum down.
Baertum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Syndal moves out of range as Baertum strikes.
Syndal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Syndal misses with a straight right.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baertum counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal throws a body punch but Baertum moves out of range.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baertum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baertum looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Baertum lands a right hook to the body.
Baertum lands with a straight right. Syndal didn't see that one coming.
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baertum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Syndal with a body shot.
Baertum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Syndal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Syndal misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koala Baertum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baertum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Syndal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Baertum.
Syndal throws a leg kick
and Baertum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baertum with a hook.
Syndal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baertum counters with a right hand to the body.
Syndal throws a leg kick that misses.
Baertum misses with a few strikes there.
Syndal cracks Baertum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Baertum counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Syndal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baertum connects with a body shot.
Oh Syndal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baertum ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.#T1#
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal moves out of range as Baertum strikes.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Baertum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Baertum as he checks the leg kick.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Baertum counters with a nice body shot.
Syndal seems to have got his legs back now.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal 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.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Baertum counters with a nice uppercut.
Baertum tests Syndal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baertum loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Baertum drops Syndal with a huge uppercut! Syndal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Baertum is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koala Baertum!
Koala Baertum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
A little feinted left hand from Woods on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
Woods slips under a jab from Syndal.
Syndal swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.
Syndal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woods.
Woods has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Syndal misses with a series of wild punches.
Woods tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Woods tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Syndal manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Woods avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Syndal connects with a solid leg kick.
Syndal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Woods blocks a jab.
Syndal stuffs the takedown.
Syndal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Syndal duly obliges. #TD#
Syndal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woods to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Syndal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Woods has passed into side control.
Woods tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Woods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Syndal is looking to regain half guard here but Woods keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Woods seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Woods looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Woods tries to advance to mount but can't.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
Woods moves into full mount! #SUB#
Woods looking to secure an arm triangle but Syndal defends it well.
Woods looking to control but Syndal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Syndal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Woods tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Syndal manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Syndal, under a barage of strikes from Woods.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maverick Syndal 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.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Syndal.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Syndal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Syndal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Syndal.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Woods swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Syndal throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
As Syndal tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Syndal manages to avoid the attempt.
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Syndal.
Syndal throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Woods avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Nice takedown defense from Syndal. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Syndal lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Syndal.
Syndal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woods at a distance.
Syndal misses with a jab to the body
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Woods needs to keep his hands up - Syndal had a free shot at his head there.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Syndal.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Syndal cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head.
Syndal throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
Syndal swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Woods tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Syndal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
As Syndal tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Syndal manages to avoid the attempt.
Syndal misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods moves into range and connects with a jab.
Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Syndal connects with a solid leg kick.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods checks a leg kick.#T4#
A good leg kick by Syndal.
Syndal lands a body shot.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syndal lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Woods rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Syndal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
Syndal throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
Syndal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Syndal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woods.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syndal as he jumps to the side.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Syndal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Woods works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syndal is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Syndal circles away and we're back to standing.
Syndal swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Syndal cracks Woods with a good jab.
Syndal throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Woods misses with a looping right.#TD#
Woods drives through with a takedown into guard.
Syndal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Syndal is pulling down on Woods's head to control his posture.
Woods advances to half guard.
Woods throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods thows a huge punch but Syndal dodges it nicely. #T3#
Woods is keen to just control but Syndal is a slippery customer.
Woods tries to pass to full mount but Syndal defends it.
Syndal is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard.
Syndal tries to get to full guard but Woods has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Syndal is defending well.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Woods decides to stand up.
Syndal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woods counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Syndal.
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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
A very excited looking Maverick Syndal 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: TGC 78
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Syndal dodges the punch combination from Mangalas.
Mangalas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Syndal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mangalas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Syndal finds it's way through Mangalas's defenses.
Syndal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Mangalas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mangalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangalas at a distance.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangalas momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Chaz Mangalas has been cut.
Mangalas misses with a lunging right hand
and Syndal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mangalas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangalas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangalas swinging wildly here.
Syndal wants to slow Mangalas down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangalas throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangalas throws a right hand that Syndal ducks under and follows up with a left that Syndal also avoids with ease.
Syndal cracks Mangalas with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mangalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Syndal tries to move into range but Mangalas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangalas lands a jab to the nose.
Syndal scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangalas has time to react.
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangalas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Mangalas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Mangalas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal thuds a left hand into Mangalas's body.
Syndal throws a leg kick
and Mangalas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangalas throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal staying out of range there.
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!
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangalas.
Syndal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangalas looks to land a right hand but Syndal moved out of range.
Mangalas connects with a right hand. Syndal shakes it off.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangalas.#T2#
Syndal scores with a nice head shot.
Syndal is looking to wear down Mangalas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Syndal slips a straight right by Mangalas.
It looked like Syndal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangalas.
Mangalas throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
Mangalas moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangalas scores with the left hand. Syndal knows he should have avoided that one.
Mangalas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangalas. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangalas scores with a one two! Syndal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mangalas misses with a looping left.
Mangalas's corner calls for a 1-2. Mangalas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangalas misses with a left hand
and Syndal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mangalas drops his hands momentarily and Syndal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Syndal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Syndal lands a nice shot that snaps Mangalas's head back.
Mangalas misses with a combination
and Syndal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Syndal swinging wildly here.
Mangalas throws out a counter right but Syndal avoids it with no problem.
Mangalas misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Syndal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Mangalas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangalas dips to his left and cracks Syndal with an uppercut!
Mangalas scores with a nice strike.
Mangalas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangalas scores with a hook.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangalas is just out of range.
Mangalas misses with the combination.
Syndal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Mangalas.
Syndal swings for the body but Mangalas moves out of range.
Mangalas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mangalas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syndal is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Mangalas counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangalas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syndal takes a swing at Mangalas's ribcage but misses.
Syndal throws a body punch but Mangalas moves out of range.
Syndal connects with a looping right hand.
Mangalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Syndal blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mangalas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mangalas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangalas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syndal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangalas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangalas manages to avoid it.
Mangalas tries to land a leg kick but Syndal saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaz Mangalas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mangalas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangalas throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Chaz Mangalas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangalas throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangalas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syndal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Syndal. That's going to slow Mangalas down.
Mangalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangalas. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Mangalas.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangalas is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mangalas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal throws a jab when Mangalas was well out of range.
Mangalas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Syndal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Chaz Mangalas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Mangalas moves away and avoids it.
Mangalas misses with the combination.
Mangalas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Syndal at a distance.
Syndal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Mangalas misses with an uppercut. Syndal saw that one coming.
Mangalas swings widly with a right hand
and Syndal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mangalas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Mangalas.
Mangalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangalas avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Syndal 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.
Mangalas scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndal should have avoided that one.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangalas momentarily.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangalas.
Mangalas blocks a jab.
Mangalas cracks a nice hook into Syndal's ribs.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mangalas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangalas is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Syndal.
Mangalas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Syndal.#T2#
A jab from Mangalas misses.
Mangalas throws out a powerful jab.
Mangalas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndal under the eye.
Mangalas scores with a punch to the head.
Mangalas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangalas lands with a cross.
A jab from Syndal does it's job there.
Mangalas lands a nice hook to Syndal's body. Syndal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangalas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangalas scores with a body shot.
Mangalas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mangalas throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangalas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mangalas is breathing heavily.
Mangalas misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangalas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangalas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Mangalas.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Mangalas throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mangalas doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal throws a body punch but Mangalas moves out of range.
Mangalas is looking for the big counter here.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangalas manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangalas. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
and Mangalas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal slips under a jab from Mangalas.
Syndal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
Syndal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangalas on the side of the head.
Mangalas throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangalas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangalas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
Syndal throws a chopping leg kick but Mangalas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Mangalas misses with a wild combination.
Mangalas throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangalas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangalas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Syndal throws a leg kick which misses Mangalas's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangalas tries to avoid it.
Syndal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Mangalas misses.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangalas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Mangalas is rocked!
Mangalas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangalas is still on wobbly legs! Can Syndal finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangalas seems to have recovered his senses.
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Mangalas.
Some wild striking there from Mangalas.
A quick step to the side and Syndal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangalas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangalas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syndal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangalas scrambles back to his feet.
Mangalas throws an off balance right hand
and Syndal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangalas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Mangalas misses.
Syndal cracks Mangalas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Syndal swings for the body but Mangalas moves out of range.
Mangalas takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal scores with a punch to the head.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Mangalas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangalas throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangalas swinging wildly here. #T1#
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and Mangalas counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Mangalas to acknowledge the strikes.
Syndal blocks a low kick nicely.
Syndal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangalas throws a right and a left that Syndal avoids nicely.
Mangalas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Mangalas ducks down to avoid it.
Syndal blocks a jab.
Mangalas throws a head kick that misses
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Mangalas takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Syndal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mangalas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal connects with a high kick.
Mangalas throws a right hand that Syndal ducks under and follows up with a left that Syndal also avoids with ease.
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!
Mangalas throws a right hand that Syndal ducks under and follows up with a left that Syndal also avoids with ease.#T2#
Mangalas misses with a hook. Syndal ducked under it nicely.
Syndal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangalas manages to avoid it.
Syndal lands a right hook to the body.
Syndal moves away from the strike by Mangalas.
Syndal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mangalas just manages to avoid it.
Syndal lands a nice shot that snaps Mangalas's head back.
Syndal connects with a body shot.
Mangalas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangalas.
Syndal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mangalas throws a head kick that misses
and Syndal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndal connects with the punch.
Syndal thuds his right hand into Mangalas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Syndal connects with a leg kick. Mangalas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Syndal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangalas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Syndal lands a nice shot that snaps Mangalas's head back.
Mangalas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syndal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangalas works over Syndal's head and body with a nice combination.
Syndal misses with a body shot. #T3#
Mangalas moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Mangalas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangalas throws a looping overhand right but Syndal ducks down to avoid it.
Mangalas misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal takes a swing at Mangalas's ribcage but misses.
Mangalas is looking to chop away at Syndal's legs.
It looked like Syndal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangalas.
Syndal lands a nice shot that snaps Mangalas's head back.
Syndal lands a body shot.
Syndal lands a nice hook to Mangalas's body. Mangalas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangalas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Mangalas is out of range.
Syndal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangalas throws a series of strikes that have Syndal backpedaling.
Syndal scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal thumps Mangalas with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal throws a body punch but Mangalas moves out of range.
Syndal lands a jab to Mangalas's midsection.#T4#
Syndal staying out of range there.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Syndal lands the left hand.
Syndal blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mangalas.
Mangalas misses with a right hand
and Syndal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangalas throws a jab when Syndal was well out of range.
Syndal lands with a straight right. Mangalas didn't see that one coming.
Syndal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mangalas.
Mangalas blocks a jab.
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangalas moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangalas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Syndal works Mangalas's body with a nice hook.
Mangalas throws a body kick that misses.
Mangalas misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Syndal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Syndal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TGC Crucible 31
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Beliy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beliy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy misses with some punches.
A short right from Beliy.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Beliy misses with some punches.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Beliy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syndal controlling the action here for a moment.
Syndal 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.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
Syndal struggles to land a body shot inside as Beliy controls his hands. #T1#
Beliy misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Beliy.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beliy tries to work over Syndal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beliy pushes Syndal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Syndal.
Syndal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndal's elbow.
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beliys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beliy.
Beliy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal blocking some punches.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Syndal avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal stalling the fight.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Beliy. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Syndal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Syndal takes a shot to the head.
Syndal pushes Beliy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Syndal tries a body shot but Beliy blocks it.
A short right from Beliy.
Syndal misses with a body punch.
Beliy blocks an uppercut.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beliy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beliy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beliy blocking some punches.
Beliy tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syndal blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Syndal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beliy lands a right hand.
Beliy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beliy scores with a shot to the side of Syndal's head.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beliy misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syndals head.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syndal blocks an uppercut.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch but Beliy keeps him there for the moment.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beliy has him pressed against the cage.
Syndal blocking some punches.
Beliy gets through Syndal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal tries to circle away but Beliy has him pinned against the cage.
Beliy is working Syndal over against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beliy misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beliy.
A short right from Beliy.
A short right from Beliy.
Beliy lands with a short shot to the head.
Syndal lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Beliy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Beliy takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beliy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndal's elbow.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beliy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beliy misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Beliy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Syndal jabs Beliy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syndal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch but Syndal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beliy works the jab nicely.
Syndal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Syndal scores with a jab.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Syndal misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Beliy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal wants to stall.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Beliy.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Syndal manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Beliy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Syndal sprawls well initially but Beliy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Syndal is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Beliy trying to pass the guard but Syndal defending well.
Syndal wants to get back to full guard.
Syndal controlling the position well.
Beliy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndal keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beliy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Syndal is looking to control Beliy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Syndal avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Syndal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beliy misses with a jab to the body
and Syndal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beliy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syndal lands with a shot to the body.
Beliy misses with an uppercut. Syndal saw that one coming.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Beliy slips the punch.#CL2#
Beliy pushes Syndal up against the cage in a clinch.
Beliy prevents Syndal from breaking the clinch.
Beliy lands with a light punch inside.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Syndal is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Syndal to work.
Syndal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beliy keeps control of Syndal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Beliy wants to clinch.
Syndal jabs Beliy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syndal misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Beliy counters by clinching up.
Beliy can't find room to land a body shot as Syndal controls the action.
Beliy blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Beliy.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Syndal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Syndal lands with a right to the head.
Beliy lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Beliy.
Beliy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Syndal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
Beliy misses the shot to the body.
Beliy moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Beliy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Beliy. Beautiful body shot.
Syndal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beliy lands a nice hook to Syndal's body. Syndal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beliy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beliy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syndal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beliy doesn't seem bothered though.
Beliy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Syndal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sasha Beliy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Syndal swats away the attempt to clinch by Beliy.
A big right from Syndal misses.
Beliy tries to clinch but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syndal throws a body punch but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syndal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beliy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Syndal throws a body punch but Beliy moves out of range.
Syndal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beliy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Beliy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beliy throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Beliy tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Beliy lands a lovely overhand right.
Beliy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Beliy tries to clinch up but Syndal circles away and keeps his distance.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beliy.
Beliy looks to clinch
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Beliy.
Syndal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beliy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beliy.
Beliy tries to clinch up but Syndal circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Beliy lands.
Syndal lands a right hook to the body.
Beliy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Syndal digs a good hook to Beliy's body.
Maverick Syndal is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Beliy has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Beliy lands an uppercut.
Beliy blocking some punches. #T2##BC#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Beliy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Syndal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal thuds his right hand into Beliy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Syndal throws out a loose jab but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Beliy.
Syndal throws a shot to the body.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beliy takes one on the button.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beliy.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal swings for the body but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beliy tries to clinch but Syndal moves out of range.
Beliy throws a jab when Syndal was well out of range.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
A jab from Beliy does it's job there.#T3#
Beliy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal thuds a left hand into Beliy's body.
Beliy moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch but Beliy keeps him there for the moment.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Sasha Beliy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beliy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Syndal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sasha Beliy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Syndal wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Beliy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beliy doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Beliy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beliy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Syndal takes a swing at Beliy's ribcage but misses.
Syndal throws a hook but Beliy avoids it 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!
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beliy was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.#CL2#
Beliy moves into the clinch.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syndal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Syndal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beliy 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sasha Beliy!

Event: TGC 67: Baby vs Babakov
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Mangalas misses the jab.
Syndal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mangalas lands a nice shot to the body.
Syndal ducks right into an uppercut from Mangalas.
The fighters circling - Mangalas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangalas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangalas.
A counter left hand to the body from Syndal misses its target.
Mangalas thuds a left hand into Syndal's body.
Mangalas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangalas throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangalas misses with a wild combination.
Syndal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mangalas throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Syndal slips a straight right by Mangalas.
A counter left hand to the body from Syndal misses its target.#T1#
Mangalas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Chaz Mangalas has been cut.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangalas throws out the jab.
Mangalas throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal counters with a nice leg kick.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Mangalas misses the body punch
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangalas misses the shot to the body.
Mangalas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Syndal counters with a crisp one two that drops Mangalas! Syndal thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mangalas to his feet! Mangalas is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mangalas is rocked!
Syndal takes one to the side of the head.
Mangalas is still on wobbly legs! Can Syndal finish him?
Mangalas misses with an uppercut
and Syndal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mangalas seems to have recovered his senses.
Mangalas throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Syndal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mangalas! Syndal lets Mangalas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mangalas swinging wildly here. #T2#
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Mangalas.
Syndal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mangalas looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.
Mangalas throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal counters with a left to the body.
Mangalas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Syndal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mangalas throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangalas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mangalas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangalas throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Syndal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Syndal appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Mangalas.
Mangalas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndal counters with a leg kick.
Mangalas throws a hook but Syndal avoids it easily.
Mangalas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Syndal counters with an outside leg kick.
Mangalas throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangalas misses with an uppercut.
Syndal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mangalas throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Syndal counters with a nice right hand that sends Mangalas toppling to the canvas! Mangalas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Syndal finish him?!
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!
Mangalas misses with a double jab.
Mangalas swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Syndal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mangalas! Syndal lets Mangalas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Chaz Mangalas's cut even more.
Mangalas throws a poor cross that misses
and Syndal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mangalas looks winded!#T4#
No joy there for Mangalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangalas misses with a left hand
and Syndal counters with a huge left! Mangalas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Syndal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mangalas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Syndal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
During a confident post fight interview, Maverick Syndal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
Fidnhasieunch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Syndal to the ground. Fidnhasieunch is now in Syndal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fidnhasieunch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fidnhasieunch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fidnhasieunch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fidnhasieunch throwing strikes but missing.
Fidnhasieunch wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.
Syndal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syndal pulls Fidnhasieunch in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch throwing strikes but missing.
Fidnhasieunch throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Fidnhasieunch from controlling successfully.
Fidnhasieunch looking to pass the guard.
Syndal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fidnhasieunch's guard. #REVB#
Syndal won't allow Fidnhasieunch to sweep him here.
Syndal stays in close to Fidnhasieunch's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Fidnhasieunch is looking for a triangle but Syndal pushes his legs off easily.
Syndal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Fidnhasieunch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syndal is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fidnhasieunch is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Syndal rolls with it to try and escape but Fidnhasieunch cranks on the arm and Syndal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Fidnhasieunch!

Event: TGC 36 Kleinschmidt v Barnes 2
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Syndal pushes Salvatore up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
Salvatore is looking for a takedown.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Syndal stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore wants a takedown.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvatore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
Syndal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Syndal.
Salvatore looking for a takedown.
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syndal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salvatore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvatore can't get the takedown.
Salvatore is breathing heavily.
Syndal stalling the fight.
Syndal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Syndal lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salvatore fails to pull guard. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Syndal.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Salvatore's head.
Syndal is leaning against Salvatore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Syndal stalls.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvatore letting Syndal take a breather here.
Syndal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Syndal stalls.
Salvatore is trying to drag Syndal to the mat but Syndal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Salvatore's head.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Syndal is struggling to control the position.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Syndal cracks Salvatore with a nice body shot.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maverick Syndal.
Salvatore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syndal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal lands an uppercut.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Syndal just leaning against Salvatore, taking a breather.
Salvatore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syndal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Syndal. #ROC2#
Salvatore is rocked!
Syndal lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Salvatore to his knees! Syndal keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Enzo Salvatore spoke after the fight, saying 'Well hell, at least I'm gonna score tonight with some Goth Chick.'.

Event: TGC 31: Bush vs Fodetudo
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Syndal rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Syndal stalling the fight. #TD#
Love ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Love no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Syndal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Syndal wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Syndal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal is standing up over Love. Love looks to escape but Syndal dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Love is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Syndal in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Syndal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Syndal controls the position from side control.
Syndal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Syndal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
An elbow from Syndal crashes against the mat.
Syndal throws a strike aimed at the side of Love's head but Love avoids it well.
Syndal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Syndal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working. #SU2#
Syndal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Syndal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syndal fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Love content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Love manages to pull guard.
Syndal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Syndal won't allow Love to get back to his feet.
Syndal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Love working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syndal.
Love is looking to stand up but Syndal isn't so interested in that idea.
Love keeping moving, preventing Syndal from controlling successfully.
Love utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Syndal is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Syndal lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Syndal clinches.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head. #BC#
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Syndal has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Love's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Love is trying to break free.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Love's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal 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##CL2#
Syndal forces Love back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal being controlled against the cage.
Syndal prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Syndal lands a shot to the body.
Love is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Syndal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Syndal smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Syndal takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal. #T1#
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Maverick Syndal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Love taking a breather.#BC#
Love breaks the clinch.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Love swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Love back into the cage.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Syndal misses.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Love swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syndal tries to clinch but Love is having none of it.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Syndal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Syndal is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it. #T2##CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and clinches.
Love fails to pull guard.
Syndal stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Syndal pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Love lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Love has Syndal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syndal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Love drops down looking for an ankle pick but Syndal pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Syndal has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Love lands a hook that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Love. #T3#
Syndal lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Syndal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Love.#CL2#
Syndal forces Love back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Love letting Syndal take a breather here.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Love stalling.
Love is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Syndal is keeping busy.
Syndal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Syndal smiles and moves away.
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Syndal tries to clinch up but Love circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Syndal has managed to 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.
Love tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Syndal stops a takedown attempt from Love.
A short body shot lands from Syndal as the two fighters clinch.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Syndal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Love swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndal fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Love lands.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Syndal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Syndal drives through and clinches with Love against the cage.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Love takes a shot to the head.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Syndal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love missing with knees to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Syndal. #TD#
Love pulls guard effortlessly.
Syndal stops Love from standing up.
Syndal pushing down on Love's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Love on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Love tries to get out of the position.
Syndal trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Syndal decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Syndal tries to clinch but Love moves out of range. #CL2#
Syndal rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Syndal.
Love tries to pull guard but Syndal holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Syndal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Syndal on the inside.
Syndal stops a takedown attempt from Love.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal taking a breather.
Love tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike.
Love jumps guard but Syndal stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Love.
Syndal takes a shot to the head.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Syndal.
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Syndal to work.
Love wants to take the fight to the mat but Syndal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal misses with some punches.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Love manages to break the clinch.
Syndal is looking to clinch.
Syndal moves in looking to clinch but Love pushes him off.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Syndal moves away and avoids it.
Syndal tries to clinch but Love is having none of it.
Syndal tries to clinch but Love moves out of range.
Kevin Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syndal sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - Finale
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1##TD#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Syndal's guard.
Pavlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Syndal keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Syndal wants to stand up but Pavlov is controlling him.
Syndal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Syndal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Pavlov drops back looking for a leg! Syndal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Syndal manages to kick Pavlov off! Pavlov jumps back into Syndal's guard. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Syndal's guard.
Syndal is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Syndal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pavlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Syndal is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.
Syndal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.
Syndal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Syndal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Syndal defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pavlov fails with the takedown.
Pavlov fails with the takedown.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pavlov fails with the takedown
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syndal pinned against the ropes. Syndal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has his takedown stuffed
and Pavlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Pavlov jumps guard but Syndal stands there with Pavlov around his waist. Pavlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Syndal trying to control the position but instead, Pavlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Syndal into the ropes.#T1#
Pavlov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Syndal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Syndal.
Syndal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syndal stalling in the clinch but Pavlov improves position.
Syndal wants to stall.
Pavlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Syndal just stands there and leans against the ropes.#BC2#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown but Syndal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syndal pinned against the ropes. Syndal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Syndal tries to clinch but Pavlov moves out of range.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Syndal connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlov shoots in but Syndal avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Syndal scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pavlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Syndal connects with a right hand. Pavlov shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from Syndal as Pavlov shoots in.#TD#
Pavlov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Syndal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pavlov dives into side control. #REVB#
Syndal is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pavlov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pavlov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matvey Pavlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndal, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Pavlov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Pavlov looks for a takedown but Syndal sprawls well.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Syndal, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Syndal against the ropes but Syndal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pavlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard.
Syndal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Syndal throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Syndal is just riding it out for now. Pavlov eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov prevents Syndal from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlov is pressing down on Syndal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Syndal is holding on for now.
Syndal is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Syndal is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Pavlov had his way with Maverick Syndal in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Syndal but Syndal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Syndal lands.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Syndal tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Syndal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pavlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Syndal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov postures up. #T1#
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Syndal trying to control here. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Syndal is defending it quite comfortably.
Syndal controlling the position for now.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov prevents Syndal from getting the reversal.#T2#
Syndal tries to buck Pavlov off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Pavlov working for a guillotine from mount but Syndal is in no mood to give up.
Syndal has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Syndal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Syndal trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
Syndal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Syndal showing good submission defense here.
Syndal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Syndal is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matvey Pavlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavlov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!

Matvey Pavlov wins by majority decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matvey Pavlov made sure he mentioned Blue Moon, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E4
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Syndal rushes Love and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards. #BC#
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Syndal rushes Love and presses him up against the ropes.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Syndal to work. #BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love scores with a jab. Syndal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Love sizes up Syndal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Love seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Syndal moves forwards but Love connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Love throws a hook to the side of Syndal's head but Syndal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Syndal tries to clinch but Love moves out of range.
Syndal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Syndal misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Love.#CL2#
Syndal has managed to clinch.
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syndal is looking to break free of the clinch but Love has double underhooks. #BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Love swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syndal fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
Syndal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Love.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal scores with a jab. Love acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Syndal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Love finds it's way round the side to connect with Syndal's head.
Syndal tries to clinch up but Love circles away and keeps his distance.
Love throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal tries to clinch
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kevin Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Love paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Love dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Syndal swinging wildly here.
Syndal doesn't manage to clinch there - Love circles away.
Love thuds his right hand into Syndal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
Syndal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Love back into the ropes.#BC#
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Love misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Syndal tries to clinch but Love moves out of range.
Syndal wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Syndal forces Love back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Love.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Love. #BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kevin Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Syndal tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
Love avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Syndal darts in and clinches Love up against the ropes.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Syndal clinches. #BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love keeps the fight on the outside.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Syndal ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Love connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Syndal gets a clinch.
Syndal gets through Love's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Love dodges the punch combination from Syndal.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Syndal wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Syndal fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
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#
Syndal moves in looking to clinch but Love pushes him off.
Love walks into a straight right hand from Syndal.
Syndal is looking to clinch.
Syndal is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Love throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
Love blocks a jab.
Love is looking to counter punch.
Syndal blocks a jab.#CL2#
Syndal has Love up against the ropes in a clinch.
Love is looking to break free of the clinch but Syndal has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Syndal taking a breather. #T1#
Love is trying to break the clinch but Syndal is controlling him.
Love drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syndal working aggressively here. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Love throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syndal counters with a two punch combo.
Love throws a right hand that misses
and Syndal counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Syndal forces Love back against the ropes and clinches.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Syndal lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Love.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Syndal wants to stall.
Syndal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Love seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Syndal can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Love gets tackled into the ropes by Syndal. Syndal maintains the clinch.
Syndal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Love is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Syndal has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Love is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Love is trying to force a seperation but Syndal has the dominant position.
Kevin Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maverick Syndal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Syndal smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Maverick Syndal!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Maverick Syndal!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Maverick Syndal!

Maverick Syndal wins by unanimous decision!
Maverick Syndal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E3
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Syndal is looking to clinch.
Dillashaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillashaw misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Syndal forces Dillashaw back against the ropes and clinches.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike.
Syndal tries to stall but Dillashaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dillashaw throws an elbow but it misses.
Syndal prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.
Syndal prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillashaw! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal tries to clinch but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Dillashaw fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Dillashaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dillashaw takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Syndal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Syndal blocks the elbow strike.
Dillashaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syndal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw looking to throw knees to the head but Syndal is blocking nicely.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Dillashaw has been cut.
Dillashaw is trying to break the clinch but Syndal is controlling him.
Syndal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Syndal.
A shot in the inside from Syndal.
Dillashaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal lands a left hand.
Dillashaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Syndal controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillashaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Syndal.
Syndal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dillashaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Syndal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Syndal lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Dillashaw is rocked!#BC#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Syndal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillashaw misses the jab.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw.
Syndal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dillashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Dillashaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal keeps the fight on the outside.
Syndal throws a shot to the body.
Dillashaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Syndal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syndal tries to counter by clinching up but Dillashaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Dillashaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syndal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Syndal counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Syndal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Dillashaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Syndal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dillashaw.
Syndal tries to clinch but Dillashaw is having none of it.
Dillashaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Dillashaw.
Syndal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dillashaw wants to clinch up but Syndal keeps it at a distance.
Dillashaw misses with a wild body shot.
Dillashaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillashaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Syndal counters with a big right hand! Oh Dillashaw is in trouble here! Syndal follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E1
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Syndal moves into the clinch.#TD#
Syndal pulls guard successfully.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Star from controlling successfully.
Syndal wants to stand but Star is controlling the position.
Star postures up. #SUB#
Syndal working for submissions but it's allowed Star to get to half guard.
Star tries to stand and escape but Syndal is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star 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.
Syndal is looking to improve his position.
Syndal is trying to stand back up but Star is controlling him #T1#
Syndal is trying to maintain the position but Star is very close to passing his half guard.
Star really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Syndal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Star is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Star dives in and grabs Syndal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syndal pushes down on Star's head and hops out.
Syndal looks to land a combination. Star sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Syndal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Star looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syndal is fending him off so far but Star persists. Nope, Syndal circles away and we're back to standing.
Syndal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Star sprawls well. Star wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Syndal gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Syndal throws a lazy head kick
and Star counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Star to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Star is pressed up against the ropes. Syndal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Star down to the mat. Star avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maverick Syndal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Syndal.
Star is looking for the big counter here.
Syndal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Star sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Syndal somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Star's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syndal fails to land the takedown.
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 Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod.
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#
Star shoots in and drives through. Syndal sprawls well.
Star tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Syndal swivels and escapes.
Syndal slaps away a takedown attempt from Star, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maverick Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Star.
Syndal dives in for a single leg takedown but Star sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Syndal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Star misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal dives in for a single leg takedown but Star sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Syndal lands a big head kick that sends Star tumbling to the mat! Syndal takes a step backwards and waves Star back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Star is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Star swivels and escapes.
Star is still on wobbly legs! Can Syndal finish him?
Star fails with the takedown.#T1##CL#
Syndal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Star seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Syndal has Star pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Syndal pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Star tumbling to the mat - Syndal dives into Star's guard.
Star trying to control the position.
Syndal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Star escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Syndal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Syndal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Syndal controlling the action here.
Syndal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Star defending well though.
Syndal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Syndal is looking to take a break and control but Star is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Syndal forces Star back against the ropes and clinches.
Syndal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Star pulls his leg out and moves away.
Syndal fails with a takedown attempt.
Syndal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Star sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Syndal somewhat.
Star unleashes a big counter combination but Syndal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maverick Syndal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Syndal clinches. #T1#
Syndal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Star swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Syndal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Star as he jumps to the side.
Syndal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Star sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Syndal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Star as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Syndal.
Star shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Syndal dives in for a single leg takedown but Star sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Star fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syndal closes the distance and clinches up with Star, looking for a takedown. Syndal pushes Star against the ropes but Star circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Syndal backs off Star throws a huge counter combo but Syndal manages to avoid it all.
Star with a poor takedown
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal tries for a takedown but Star sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Star appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Syndal misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Star counters with a shoot takedown. Syndal fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Star.
Well Syndal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Maverick Syndal!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Maverick Syndal!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Maverick Syndal!

Maverick Syndal wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Maverick Syndal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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