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Event:
SyFi 111
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Syracuse slips under a jab.
Syracuse throws a looping overhand right but Grizzly ducks down to avoid it.
Grizzly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syracuse's sensitive parts.
Grizzly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grizzly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Syracuse is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Grizzly does it's job there.
Syracuse misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Syracuse is countered with a crisp right hand from Grizzly that sends him to the canvas! Grizzly follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Syracuse is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Syracuse has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grizzly cracks Syracuse with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Grizzly immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Syracuse is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Grizzly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aguta Grizzly!
Joshua Syracuse was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 95
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ovchinnikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Syracuse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ovchinnikov avoids it.
Syracuse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ovchinnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Ovchinnikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ovchinnikov leaning against his opponent.
Ovchinnikov tries to throw a body punch but Syracuse avoids it by throwing Ovchinnikov back against the cage.
Ovchinnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syracuse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ovchinnikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ovchinnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Syracuse backwards.
Ovchinnikov blocks an elbow strike.
Ovchinnikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Syracuse looks winded!
Ovchinnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovchinnikov pushes Syracuse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syracuse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ovchinnikov lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Ovchinnikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ovchinnikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ovchinnikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ovchinnikov is working Syracuse over against the cage.#T1##BC#
Ovchinnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ovchinnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ovchinnikov lands a shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ovchinnikov is leaning against Syracuse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ovchinnikov is working Syracuse over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ovchinnikov.
Come on Ovchinnikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov stalling against the cage.
Ovchinnikov is pushing Syracuse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ovchinnikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syracuses head. #T2#
Ovchinnikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ovchinnikov lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ovchinnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Syracuse is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovchinnikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syracuse is still on wobbly legs! Can Ovchinnikov finish him?
Ovchinnikov slowing the pace effectively.
Ovchinnikov is stalling here.
Ovchinnikov lands a left hand.
Ovchinnikov stalling in the clinch.
Syracuse misses with a body punch.
Ovchinnikov is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dmitry Ovchinnikov.#CL#
Ovchinnikov moves into range and clinches up with Syracuse.
Good body shot from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov lands a body shot. #KD#
Ovchinnikov drops Syracuse onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Syracuse is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ovchinnikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ovchinnikov slowing the pace effectively.
Ovchinnikov scores with a hook to the body.
Ovchinnikov gets through Syracuse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ovchinnikov - that landed with a thud.
Ovchinnikov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Syracuse with a big uppercut! Syracuse tries to clinch up but Ovchinnikov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Syracuse to the mat! Syracuse covers up and Ovchinnikov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitry Ovchinnikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joshua Syracuse spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 85
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Syracuse slips under a jab from Jones.
Syracuse misses with a wild combination.
Jones connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Joshua Syracuse has been cut.
Syracuse swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a hook but Syracuse blocks it.
Syracuse lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Syracuse slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syracuse.
Syracuse throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Syracuse ducks down to avoid it.
Syracuse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.#KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Syracuse crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Syracuse looks OK. Jones waves Syracuse back to his feet!#ROC#
Syracuse is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syracuse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Syracuse is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Syracuse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Syracuse.
Syracuse seems to have recovered his senses.
Syracuse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones pushes Syracuse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Syracuse! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Syracuse drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!
The defeated Joshua Syracuse had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 77
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Dryll throws a big shot that misses.
Evan Dryll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syracuse throws a jab but it's blocked by Dryll.
Syracuse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dryll just misses with a punch to the body.
Syracuse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syracuse cracks Dryll with an open hand slap.
Syracuse lands a jab.
Syracuse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dryll counters with a straight right hand.
Syracuse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syracuse.
Dryll misses the jab.
Dryll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syracuse lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Dryll.
Dryll swings widly with a right hand
and Syracuse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dryll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dryll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Dryll.
#T1#
Syracuse throws a jab when Dryll was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dryll.
Syracuse lands with a straight right. Dryll didn't see that one coming.
Dryll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Syracuse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Dryll rushes Syracuse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syracuse.
Dryll lands a nice uppercut.
Dryll blocks a body shot from Syracuse.
Dryll lands an uppercut.
Syracuse tries to circle away but Dryll has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syracuse.
Dryll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syracuse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dryll has him pressed against the cage.
Syracuse tries a body shot but Dryll blocks it.
Dryll lands a hook that snaps the head of Syracuse backwards. #ROC#
Syracuse is rocked!
Syracuse trying to land knees to the body.
Syracuse is still on wobbly legs! Can Dryll finish him?#T2#
Dryll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dryll managing to block the knees to the body from Syracuse.
Syracuse takes a shot to the head.
Syracuse working hard to break the clinch.
Dryll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dryll lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Syracuse to his knees! Dryll keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Dryll!
An out of breath Evan Dryll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joshua Syracuse spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 66
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Syracuse slaps away a takedown attempt from Rangel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rangel shoots in but Syracuse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rangel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Rangel gets a clinch.
Rangel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Syracuse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Syracuse trying to land knees to the body.
Rangel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Syracuse's efforts to push away.
Rangel lands a nice shot to the body.
Rangel trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syracuse working aggressively here.
#TD#
Rangel has Syracuse pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rangel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Syracuse tumbling to the mat - Rangel dives into Syracuse's guard.
Rangel throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rangel throws a big elbow that misses.
Rangel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Syracuse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Syracuse is looking to stand up but Rangel isn't so interested in that idea.
Syracuse is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rangel with a nice head shot there.
Rangel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Syracuse on the ground.
Syracuse looking to control.
Rangel is in close to Syracuse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rangel throws a big right hand that misses.
Rangel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rangel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Syracuse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Syracuse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rangel controls his leg.
Syracuse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Syracuse is looking to take a break and control but Rangel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rangel is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Syracuse 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.
Rangel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syracuse is working away from the top position though.
Rangel keeping control of the position.
Rangel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Syracuse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rangel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Syracuse.
Syracuse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rangel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Syracuse lands with a punch from half guard.
Syracuse is controlling the pace.
Rangel is doing well to control the position and prevent Syracuse from advancing to side control.
Syracuse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rangel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rangel has his hands clasped together around Syracuse's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Syracuse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rangel controls his leg.
Rangel keeping hold of Syracuse's head, controlling as best he can.
Syracuse is trying to control. Rangel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rangel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rangel.
Syracuse controlling from the top position.
Syracuse working some strikes from top position.
Syracuse is looking to work some ground and pound but Rangel has wrist control.
Syracuse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rangel is proving hard to escape from.
Syracuse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Syracuse wants to get up but he can't break Rangel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rangel is looking to sweep but instead, Syracuse has passed into half guard.
Rangel gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rangel holds on and takes a little breather.
Rangel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rangel is pulling down on Syracuse's head. It's preventing any offense from Syracuse, at least for the moment.
Syracuse trying to control but Rangel is working from the bottom.
Syracuse is fighting to break Rangel's control of his arms but Rangel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syracuse preventing the sweep.
Syracuse trying to control but Rangel is working from the bottom.
Syracuse stopping the sweep attempt from Rangel.
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 Gabriel Rangel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rangel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Rangel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rangel working the ground and pound from side control.
Rangel grinds an elbow into Syracuse's temple.
Syracuse tries to escape but Rangel is in control.
Rangel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Syracuse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Rangel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syracuse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Syracuse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rangel's best efforts.
Rangel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Syracuse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rangel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Syracuse has his feet on Rangel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rangel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syracuse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rangel scrambles back to his feet.
Syracuse has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rangel is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Syracuse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rangel.
Rangel misses with a series of wild punches.
Syracuse scores with a jab to the head.
Rangel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syracuse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syracuse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Syracuse misses with a body shot.
Rangel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Syracuse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rangel throws a leg kick
and Rangel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rangel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syracuse.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rangel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Rangel is rocked!
Syracuse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Rangel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua Syracuse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rangel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Syracuse gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rangel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Syracuse!
A less than humble Joshua Syracuse misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SyFi 56
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Dryll. Those never looked like landing.
Syracuse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dryll avoids it really well and circles away.
Syracuse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Syracuse misses.
Dryll appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dryll misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Syracuse.
Dryll misses with an uppercut. Syracuse saw that one coming.
Syracuse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Syracuse blocks a jab.
Good work by Dryll as he checks the leg kick.
Syracuse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dryll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dryll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syracuse throwing a counter right hand but Dryll manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Dryll.
Evan Dryll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dryll.
Syracuse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dryll is looking to clinch but Syracuse is avoiding it.
Syracuse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Syracuse throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Dryll tenderised Syracuse's leg. Syracuse is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Syracuse lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Dryll clinches.
Syracuse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dryll has him pressed against the cage.
Dryll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dryll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dryll slows down the pace here.
Syracuse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dryll.
Dryll pushes Syracuse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dryll as Syracuse tries to tie him up.
Dryll misses with some punches.
Syracuse can't find room to land a body shot as Dryll controls the action.
Dryll avoiding damage as Syracuse throws knees to the body.
Dryll blocking some punches.
#T2#
Dryll prevents Syracuse from breaking the clinch.
Dryll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syracuse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dryll lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dryll.
#KD2#
Dryll drops Syracuse onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Syracuse is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Syracuse is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Syracuse has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dryll lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Syracuse to his knees! Dryll keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Dryll!
Evan Dryll thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Joshua Syracuse had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 43
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Syracuse ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Syracuse misses.
A punch combination from Syracuse misses.
Syracuse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Syracuse scores with a three punch combo!
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Syracuse ducks down to avoid it.
Syracuse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Syracuse misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Syracuse as he avoids it easily.
Syracuse takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Syracuse fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Syracuse with that takedown attempt.
Syracuse misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Syracuse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Syracuse to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Syracuse.
Syracuse blocks a jab.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syracuse.
Zexi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syracuse defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Syracuse misses.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Syracuse with the counter takedown but Zexi avoids it easily.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Zexi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Syracuse is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Syracuse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zexi checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Syracuse.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zexi or perhaps it was just good defense by Syracuse, which made it look bad. #T2#
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Syracuse.
Joshua Syracuse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syracuse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Syracuse throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Syracuse.
Syracuse misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Zexi dives in and scores a takedown into Syracuse's guard.
Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zexi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Syracuse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Syracuse has momentary wrist control but Zexi slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Zexi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syracuse wants to stand and escape but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zexi wants to pass the guard but Syracuse is keeping the position.
Zexi is pushing down on Syracuse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Syracuse is fighting to maintain full guard but Zexi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zexi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Syracuse wants to control but Zexi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zexi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Syracuse trying to control here.
Zexi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zexi lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Zexi has control of Syracuse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Syracuse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Zexi working for a guillotine from mount but Syracuse is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Syracuse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zexi takes Syracuse's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Syracuse is in trouble. #SUB#
Zexi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Syracuse won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zexi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi 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.
The defeated Joshua Syracuse had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 6
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Tucker throws a push kick but Syracuse slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Syracuse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syracuse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Syracuse throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Tucker misses with a kick to the body.
Syracuse went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Syracuse manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tucker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tucker's guard now, I'm sure.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Syracuse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Syracuse landing with the ground and pound.
Syracuse wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syracuse trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Syracuse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Syracuse postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Syracuse cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
Tucker looking to control but Syracuse passes into half guard.
Syracuse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Syracuse slips a nice elbow through Tucker's hands, connecting with Tucker's forehead.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Syracuse.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Syracuse.
Syracuse missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Tucker trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker trying to hold on to Syracuse's head to control him but Syracuse postures up.
Syracuse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker wants to control the action here but instead Syracuse manages to pass to full mount!
Tucker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Syracuse wants to control the pace but Tucker is squirming around nicely.
Syracuse lands with some strikes.
Syracuse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Syracuse punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Syracuse connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Syracuse lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tucker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Syracuse raining down hammerfists from mount.
Syracuse is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tucker wants to control but Syracuse is having none of it.
Syracuse landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Tucker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tucker is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Syracuse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tucker's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syracuse scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker is in a horrible position here. Syracuse smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tucker is still in real trouble! Can Syracuse finish him?
Syracuse lands with some strikes.
Syracuse postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Tucker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Syracuse around the waist but Syracuse pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Syracuse is the winner by TKO! Syracuse jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Syracuse!
Joshua Syracuse was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SyFi 21
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Syracuse misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tots on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syracuse works the jab nicely.#CL#
Syracuse rushes Tots and presses him up against the cage.
Tots wants to take the fight to the mat but Syracuse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tots on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tots breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tots takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Syracuse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Syracuse.
Tots takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syracuse lands with a good body shot.
Syracuse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Tots shoots in and gets a takedown into Syracuse's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tots postures up.
Tots lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Syracuse has momentary wrist control but Tots slips an elbow through the middle.
Tots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syracuse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tots wants to control from the top but Syracuse keeps moving.
Tots postures up and lands a big shot to Syracuse's brow.
Syracuse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tots lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tots with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tots engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Syracuse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tots.
Tots postures up and lands a big shot to Syracuse's brow.
Syracuse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tots. #T2#
Tots missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tots has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Tots stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tots dives in for a single leg takedown but Syracuse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Syracuse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tots gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joshua Syracuse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tots looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syracuse is fending him off so far but Tots persists. Nope, Syracuse circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshua Syracuse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dukey Tots.
A leg kick checked by Tots.
Syracuse cracks a nice hook into Tots's ribs.#TD2#
Syracuse tries to sprawl but Tots drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syracuse wants to improve his position but Tots is controlling well.
Syracuse missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Syracuse is trying to stand up here but Tots is controlling him well.
Tots missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tots looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Syracuse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tots wants to control but Syracuse is keeping him busy.
Syracuse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Syracuse tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tots lands a nice short elbow.
Syracuse tries to kick Tots off but Tots keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Tots is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Syracuse defends it well.
Tots lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Tots is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Tots has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Syracuse defend it? Tots steps over the head and cranks it - Syracuse is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dukey Tots!
Joshua Syracuse spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 13
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syracuse throws a series of punches but McDaniel avoids them all with ease.
McDaniel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syracuse is fending him off so far but McDaniel persists. Nope, Syracuse circles away and we're back to standing.
Syracuse is looking to clinch but McDaniel is avoiding it.
As Syracuse looks to move away, McDaniel throws a big counter combo but Syracuse just gets out of the way.
McDaniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Syracuse sprawls well. He's pushed McDaniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee McDaniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDaniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by McDaniel misses
enabling Syracuse to counter with a crisp jab.
McDaniel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Syracuse.#CL#
McDaniel gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Syracuse breaks the clinch.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syracuse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Syracuse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Syracuse.
Syracuse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDaniel doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Syracuse counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. McDaniel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Syracuse won't allow McDaniel to sweep him here.
Syracuse trying to control but McDaniel is working from the bottom.
Syracuse throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syracuse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDaniel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Syracuse chips away with some ground and pound.
Syracuse wants to stand and escape but instead McDaniel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Syracuse working a defensive guard here.
Syracuse scores with a nice shot.#T2##ES2#
Syracuse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McDaniel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Syracuse shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Syracuse showed some decent athleticism there.
Syracuse trying to control the action but McDaniel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDaniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Syracuse escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Syracuse.
Syracuse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joshua Syracuse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syracuse avoids the head kick by McDaniel.
Syracuse throws a chopping leg kick but McDaniel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syracuse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDaniel pinned against the cage. McDaniel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDaniel attempts a counter takedown but Syracuse avoids it well and moves away.
Syracuse looks winded!#TD2#
Syracuse drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Syracuse has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDaniel tries to improve position but can't. #T4##ES#
McDaniel throws Syracuse to one side and escapes!
McDaniel swings widly with a right hand
and Syracuse counters with a nice body shot.
Syracuse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syracuse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Syracuse.
McDaniel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Syracuse lands with a right hand.
Syracuse misses the shot to the body.
McDaniel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Syracuse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniel somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Syracuse dominated that round.
That's time! McDaniel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McDaniel swats away the attempt to clinch by Syracuse.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Syracuse is defended easily by McDaniel.
Syracuse tries to clinch there but McDaniel circles away.
#CL2#
Syracuse rushes McDaniel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McDaniel manages to break the clinch.
McDaniel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syracuse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Syracuse closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDaniel quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
McDaniel has one foot on Syracuse's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Syracuse is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Syracuse #CL#
and McDaniel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDaniel. #T1#
McDaniel pushes off an throws an elbow but Syracuse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syracuse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
McDaniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Syracuse sprawls well. He's pushed McDaniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Syracuse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDaniel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDaniel dives in for a single leg takedown but Syracuse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joshua Syracuse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDaniel tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Syracuse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
McDaniel pushes Syracuse off and scrambles back to his feet.
Syracuse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Syracuse throws a jab but it's blocked by McDaniel. #T2##CL2#
Syracuse darts in and clinches McDaniel up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
McDaniel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDaniel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee McDaniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDaniel shoots in looking for a takedown. Syracuse tries to sprawl out of it but McDaniel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syracuse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good exchange - Syracuse coming out on top.
A combination from Syracuse does no damage.
McDaniel throws a big counter combination but Syracuse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Syracuse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Syracuse is looking to clinch.
Syracuse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDaniel.
Syracuse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniel.
Syracuse replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDaniel blocks it well.
McDaniel fails with a takedown attempt.
Syracuse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Syracuse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Syracuse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Syracuse wants to clinch.#T4#
Syracuse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDaniel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDaniel looks to land a combination but Syracuse avoids it well.
Syracuse throws a series of punches but McDaniel avoids them all with ease.
McDaniel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Syracuse counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
McDaniel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syracuse is working McDaniel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Syracuse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joshua Syracuse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Syracuse sizes up McDaniel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syracuse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syracuse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDaniel shoots in looking for a takedown. Syracuse tries to sprawl out of it but McDaniel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syracuse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDaniel is defended easily by Syracuse.
Syracuse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syracuse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee McDaniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDaniel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Syracuse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Syracuse moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Syracuse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDaniel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Syracuse feints a jab promting McDaniel to slip. Syracuse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDaniel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Syracuse stuffs the takedown attempt from McDaniel. McDaniel gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Syracuse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Syracuse clinches up with McDaniel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Syracuse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Syracuse forces McDaniel back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC#
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
Syracuse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDaniel shoots for a takedown but Syracuse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Syracuse cracks McDaniel with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDaniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDaniel tries to clinch there but Syracuse circles away.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniel. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Syracuse's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syracuse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Syracuse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDaniel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Syracuse closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Syracuse breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Syracuse both land. Nice combination. #T3#
McDaniel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McDaniel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Syracuse finds it's way round the side to connect with McDaniel's head.
McDaniel tries to clinch but Syracuse moves out of range.
Syracuse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDaniel defends it well.
McDaniel throws a leg kick but Syracuse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Syracuse misses with a wild combination.
McDaniel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syracuse avoids it really well and circles away.
McDaniel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Syracuse tries to clinch but McDaniel moves out of range. #CL2#
McDaniel gets tackled into the cage by Syracuse. Syracuse maintains the clinch.
McDaniel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Syracuse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDaniel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Syracuse takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Syracuse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel wants to clinch up but Syracuse keeps it at a distance.
Lee McDaniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Syracuse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDaniel throws a lazy head kick
and Syracuse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Syracuse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Syracuse 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Syracuse!
In his post fight interview, Joshua Syracuse started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Scott misses with a double jab
and Syracuse counters with a left and a right that stings Scott.
Joshua Syracuse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Syracuse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syracuse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syracuse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Syracuse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
A low kick from Scott misses #TD#
and Syracuse counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scott!
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!
Syracuse is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Syracuse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Scott takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Syracuse 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.
Syracuse working the ground and pound.
Syracuse lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Scott is rocked!#SUB#
Syracuse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Syracuse finish him?#SU#
Syracuse stands up and beckons Scott to his feet.
Scott drops his hands momentarily. Syracuse doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Scott staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Scott doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Syracuse!
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