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Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024
#R1#
Seran moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
Seran with a nice calf kick.
Seran moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
Bleak lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Bleak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seran defends it well.
Bleak misses the jab.
Bleak misses with a right hand
and Seran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Bleak misses with an uppercut.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seran defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand.
Seran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Seran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bleak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Seran's best efforts.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Seran has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak won't allow Seran to pass to mount.
Bleak 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.#T2#
Bleak moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Seran has his hands clasped together but Bleak extends and breaks Seran's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bleak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Darsin Bleak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno     
Date:   Feb 23, 2024
#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran tries to counter with a takedown but Akhtankhanov is quick to defend against it.
Akhtankhanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Seran clinches up against the cage.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Seran lands a takedown into guard.
Akhtankhanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Akhtankhanov seems keen to control Seran's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Seran.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Seran attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seran blocks a jab.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Seran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akhtankhanov sprawls well initially but Seran persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Seran wants to work for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Seran is trying to work for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran uses his free foot to push down on Akhtankhanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akhtankhanov. #T3##SUB#
Seran jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov tries to bench press Seran off him but Seran keeps the position.
Seran tries to move to mount but Akhtankhanov blocks the move with his legs.
Seran working away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akhtankhanov prevents Seran from moving into mount.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Seran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akhtankhanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akhtankhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Seran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran 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#
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Seran misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seran with a nice calf kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Seran has managed to clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a knee to the head.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akhtankhanov can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Seran tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
A short right from Seran on the inside.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akhtankhanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akhtankhanov prevents it. #T2#
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seran or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seran.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Seran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akhtankhanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud.
Seran tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov is leaning against Seran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Akhtankhanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov gets through Seran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands. #TD#
Seran tightens his grip and picks Akhtankhanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Akhtankhanov manages to land in guard.
Akhtankhanov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Seran dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Seran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olyn Seran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Seran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akhtankhanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Akhtankhanov gets back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akhtankhanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Seran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Seran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seran works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seran tries for a takedown but Akhtankhanov circles away easily
and Akhtankhanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Seran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akhtankhanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seran somewhat.
Seran tries for a takedown but Akhtankhanov circles away easily
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhtankhanov cracks Seran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Seran scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!#T1#
Seran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Good leg kick by Seran.
Seran 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. #TD#
Seran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seran lands in his opponent's guard.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.#T2#
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Akhtankhanov pulls Seran in close to prevent any damage.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now.
Akhtankhanov trying to keep a closed guard but Seran is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB#
Seran drops back looking for a leg! Akhtankhanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akhtankhanov manages to kick Seran off! Seran jumps back into Akhtankhanov's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seran lands a jab to the nose.
Seran cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Seran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran darts in looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov gets double underhooks and turns Seran into the cage.
Seran looking for a takedown.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akhtankhanov.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seran looking for a takedown. #T4#
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Seran.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Seran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akhtankhanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seran is defending well for now.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
A short uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov effectively controlling the action here.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Seran.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Seran there.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Seran counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Seran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akhtankhanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seran, into his guard. #REVB#
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akhtankhanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akhtankhanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Seran is proving hard to escape from.
Akhtankhanov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akhtankhanov is pushing down on Seran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Seran is fighting to maintain full guard but Akhtankhanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akhtankhanov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Seran is pressing down on Akhtankhanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Seran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akhtankhanov has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily.
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Seran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seran tries for a takedown but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Seran misses the jab.
Seran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seran. That did some damage!
Seran moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seran connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Seran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akhtankhanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seran jumps guard but Akhtankhanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran can't get the takedown.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seran avoids it.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov is stalling here.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Seran blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand underneath Seran's ribcage. Seran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Seran prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Akhtankhanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seran 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

Olyn Seran retains his lightweight title!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024
#R1#
Seran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
De Minaur drops his hands momentarily and Seran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Seran misses with the body kick
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran dives in and grabs De Minaur's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Minaur pushes down on Seran's head and hops out.#CL2#
Seran moves into range and clinches up with De Minaur.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Minaur tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Minaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Minaur misses with some punches. #T1#
De Minaur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Minaur's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Seran is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Minaur can't fight it off and eventually Seran manages to take the fight to the floor. De Minaur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Seran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Minaur dives on top into guard.#REVR#
De Minaur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but De Minaur defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Minaur is aware though and is defending well.
De Minaur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
De Minaur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Minaur has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.
De Minaur trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Minaur's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Seran working for a triangle but De Minaur defends it easily.
De Minaur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seran on the ground.
De Minaur wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Minaur is aware though and is defending well.
De Minaur controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Seran has his foot on De Minaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Minaur works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but De Minaur defends easily.
De Minaur sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Minaur'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.#SUB2#
De Minaur looking to improve position, pressing down on Seran's thigh with his hand. Seran seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is De Minaur paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! De Minaur's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Seran picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
Olyn Seran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi     
Date:   Jan 06, 2024
#R1#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Seran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akhtankhanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Seran just manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran slips under a jab.
Seran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Seran feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
Seran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Seran throws the kick towards the body but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Seran digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Seran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov.
Seran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Seran didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Seran checks a leg kick.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Seran.
Akhtankhanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Akhtankhanov gets caught napping as Seran dives in and scores a takedown. Akhtankhanov manages to retain guard.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard.
Seran keeps trying to improve his position.
Seran prevents Akhtankhanov from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Seran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akhtankhanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akhtankhanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akhtankhanov! #REVR##T3#
Akhtankhanov trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
Akhtankhanov tries to stand but Seran is controlling his head.
Seran prevents Akhtankhanov from improving position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Seran works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akhtankhanov passes into side control.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
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#
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
Seran goes for a double leg but Akhtankhanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akhtankhanov continues to drive forward.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Seran finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov defends it well.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Seran.
Seran cracks Akhtankhanov with a good jab.
Seran moves out of range of the leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhtankhanov defends well and Seran ends up having to push Akhtankhanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
Seran throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seran. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Seran.
Seran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Seran.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
Akhtankhanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seran lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Seran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akhtankhanov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Seran manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Seran jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Akhtankhanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Akhtankhanov and Seran has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Seran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Seran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Seran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akhtankhanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Seran is trying to get an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Seran has an Americana. Akhtankhanov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Seran is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Seran hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olyn Seran!
After winning the bout, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Seran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White Jr.
Seran throws a low kick, looking for White Jr's leg but White Jr calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from White Jr misses the target. #TD#
Seran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Seran finishes the takedown easily into guard.

White Jr has his feet on Seran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
White Jr tries to keep at a distance but Seran has taken the fight into the clinch.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seran.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.
White Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Seran tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Seran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from White Jr.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Seran is trying to pull guard but White Jr has him pressed against the cage.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Seran.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Seran avoiding damage as White Jr throws knees to the body.
Seran pushes White Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Nice body punch from Seran.
White Jr is pressed up against the cage. Seran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White Jr down to the mat. White Jr 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 Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr tries to clinch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Seran pushes him away.#CL2#
White Jr forces Seran back against the cage and clinches.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
White Jr stops a takedown attempt from Seran.
A short right from White Jr.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
Seran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Seran wants a takedown but no success here.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seran blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Seran.
White Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran lands a body punch.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
White Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White Jr tries a body shot but Seran blocks it. #T4#
Seran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Seran scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr misses with a knee strike.
Seran misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Seran.
Seran cracks White Jr with a nice body shot.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
White Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seran avoids it.
White Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran lands a body shot in the clinch.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Seran.
Seran lands with a kick to the temple. White Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White Jr tries to clinch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran circles away from the clinch attempt.
White Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Seran's head.
White Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
White Jr moves into the clinch.
White Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White Jr lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
A short right from Seran on the inside.
Bruce White Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Seran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
White Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Seran is blocking nicely.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
White Jr tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
White Jr working Seran over with knees to the body.
Seran is trying to drag White Jr to the mat but White Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran lands an uppercut.#T3#
Seran wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
Seran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seran is defending well for now.
White Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White Jr working aggressively here.
Seran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seran blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seran tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Seran. #T4#
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
A short left from Seran.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
White Jr tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Seran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr misses with some punches.
Seran managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Seran can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Seran scores with a nice short uppercut.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr blocks an uppercut.
Seran prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
Seran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran'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#
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
White Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White Jr scores with the left hand. Seran knows he should have avoided that one.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seran lands a nice looking body kick.
Seran misses with a head kick.
Seran avoids the body shot from White Jr.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Seran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
White Jr moves into the clinch.#T1#
Seran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White Jr is defending well.
A short right from Seran.
Seran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Seran avoiding damage as White Jr throws knees to the body. #TD#
Seran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
White Jr is trying to control but can't.
Seran passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
White Jr wants to hold on but Seran pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr stops Seran from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Seran goes for an armbar but he's not got it… White Jr turns into him and now he's in Seran's guard.
Seran tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
White Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Seran is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
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.
White Jr pushing down on Seran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
White Jr is pressing down on Seran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seran is holding on for now.

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 Olyn Seran.
I think Seran 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olyn Seran!

A victorious Olyn Seran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry. I should have done better.'.

 

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023
#R1#
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Seran has his takedown stuffed
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Seran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi defending well as Seran loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Seran counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Seran swings around for an armbar but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Seran's guard.
Takahashi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #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.
Seran keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Seran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takahashi has picked Seran up and slammed him! Seran can't keep hold of the triangle and Takahashi manages to pass to side control!
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Seran is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Seran prevents Takahashi from improving position.
Seran looks to move to half guard but instead Takahashi has passed into mount! Damn!
Takahashi controlling the position easily from mount.
Takahashi wants to take Seran's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
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.
Seran is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Seran to take his back!
Seran is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Seran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Seran drives through and clinches with Takahashi against the cage.
Seran prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Seran lands a shot to the body.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow. #TD2#
Seran lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seran passes to full mount!
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seran jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takahashi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takahashi and Seran has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Seran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Takahashi is trying to control Seran's posture but Seran avoids it. #SUB2#
Seran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takahashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seran off and has taken his back!#T2#
Seran can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Seran right now.
Seran tries to escape but Takahashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Takahashi doesn't have the hooks in and Seran manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Seran 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.
Takahashi is controlling Seran's posture.
Seran looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Seran drops back looking for a leg! Takahashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahashi manages to kick Seran off! Seran jumps back into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi pulls Seran in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seran.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Seran misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Seran to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Seran has managed to clinch.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Seran tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Seran drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Seran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Seran tries for a takedown but Takahashi manages to get underhooks.
Ryoto Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.#TD2#
Seran has clasped his hands together around Takahashi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takahashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Takahashi! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi pushes down on Seran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Seran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Seran won't allow Takahashi to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi stalling.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Seran wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olyn Seran.
I think Seran 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryoto Takahashi!

 

Event: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer     
Date:   Nov 10, 2023
#R1#
Panic throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
Seran is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Panic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panic throws a head kick that misses.
Seran slips a straight right by Panic.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Seran avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Seran.
Seran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Panic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panic thows a leg kick but Seran checks it #TD#
and Seran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Seran is looking for a triangle here but Panic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Seran tries to bench press Panic off him but Panic keeps the position. #T1#
Seran is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panic's best efforts.
Panic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Seran is staying active underneath Panic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panic pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Seran actively working from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Panic prevents Seran from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Seran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Seran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Seran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Panic gets full guard.#T4#
Panic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seran looking to pass the guard.
Panic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seran is one step ahead there.
Seran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panic pulls Seran in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran 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#
Good exchange - Panic coming out on top.
Panic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seran staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Panic blocks the leg kick.
Panic avoids a kick to the body.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran moves out of range of the body kick from Panic.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
Panic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panic blocks a head kick by Seran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran slips under a jab from Panic.
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Seran.
Panic stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Seran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Satanic Panic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seran moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
Panic checks a leg kick nicely.
Seran throws a low kick, looking for Panic's leg but Panic calmly moves out of range.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panic can pounce on him.
Seran wants to land a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Panic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Panic misses with a hook. Seran ducked under it nicely.
Panic throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
Seran throws a front kick aimed at Panic's knee but Panic avoids it well.
Seran ducks right into an uppercut from Panic.
Panic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Seran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panic quickly recovers to half guard.
Panic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Seran is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Panic to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Seran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Panic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seran, into his guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Seran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panic has picked Seran up and slammed him! Seran can't keep hold of the triangle and Panic manages to pass to side control!
Seran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panic moves nicely into side control.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Panic stalls from top position.
Panic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satanic Panic 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#
Panic scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seran tries to score with a low kick but Panic moves his leg out of the way.
Panic checks a leg kick.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Panic - just one landing.
Panic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seran moves out of range of the body kick from Panic.
A left lands for Panic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic slips under a jab.
Seran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panic's sensitive parts.
Seran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Panic misses.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panic tries to land a front kick but Seran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seran 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 Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Seran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Panic on his heels. He'll look to pass Panic's guard now, I'm sure.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Panic is trying to keep Seran in close.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.#T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Panic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Panic!
Panic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seran checks it well.
Seran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seran scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic.
Panic lands a nice shot that snaps Seran's head back.
Nice jab there from Panic.
Seran moves out of range as Panic strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic throws out a loose jab but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic 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. #T3#
Panic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Seran as he connects with a hook.
Seran is looking to wear down Panic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panic's hands.
Seran tries a low kick but Panic avoids it.
Seran checks the leg kick.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Panic throws a push kick but Seran slaps the foot to one side.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic cracks Seran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panic defends well and Seran ends up having to push Panic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Panic - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Panic blocks a body shot from Seran.
Seran wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Panic fails to land.
Panic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Panic presses Seran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic is working Seran over against the cage.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
A short right from Panic.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow. #TD#
Seran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Panic uses from the top position.
Panic advances to half guard.
Panic not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satanic Panic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satanic Panic!

Satanic Panic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi     
Date:   Oct 27, 2023
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran tries to score with a low kick but Coloradas moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Seran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Seran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Coloradas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Coloradas throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Seran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Coloradas 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.
Coloradas slips a jab and a cross from Seran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coloradas is out of range and Seran settles back down.
Coloradas unleashes a big counter combination but Seran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coloradas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran tries to counter with a takedown but Coloradas is quick to defend against it.
Coloradas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coloradas tries a low kick but Seran avoids it.
Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.#CL2#
Coloradas closes the distance and clinches.
Coloradas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coloradas can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Coloradas is looking to break free of the clinch but Seran has double underhooks.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seran tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it. #TD#
Seran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coloradas is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Seran seems to be working for a kimura but Coloradas defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Seran is working for a kimura but Coloradas is defending it quite comfortably. #ES2#
Coloradas manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Seran throws a leg kick but Coloradas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coloradas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Coloradas.
Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coloradas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seran can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Seran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coloradas throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Seran.
Seran catches Coloradas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coloradas throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Seran.
Coloradas scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Coloradas connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Coloradas misses.
Seran throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Coloradas tenderised Seran's leg. Seran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coloradas misses with a double jab.
Seran throws a leg kick but Coloradas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coloradas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seran with a body shot.
Seran moves out of range as Coloradas strikes.
Seran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coloradas sprawls and moves away.
Coloradas loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Seran keeps the fight on the outside.
Coloradas checks a low kick from Seran.
Seran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coloradas but Coloradas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seran motions for Coloradas to come forward. Seran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Seran as he checks the leg kick.
Coloradas 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
Seran moves out of range of the leg kick from Coloradas.
Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
Coloradas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seran with a nice calf kick.
Seran misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Seran.
A slow jab from Coloradas misses its intended target.
Coloradas throws a right hand that Seran ducks under and follows up with a left that Seran also avoids with ease.
Seran feints and then cracks Coloradas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coloradas down.
Coloradas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mangas Coloradas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Seran looks to land a body kick but Coloradas moved away.
Coloradas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coloradas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seran.
Coloradas scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coloradas can pounce on him.
Seran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coloradas misses with a looping left.
Coloradas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran throws a head kick but Coloradas moves out of range.
Seran thumps Coloradas with a low kick.#TD#
Seran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seran showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Seran is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coloradas sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Seran trying to pass the guard but Coloradas defending well. #SUB#
Seran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coloradas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seran is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Coloradas makes his way to full guard, as Seran worked for a kimura. #SUB#
Seran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coloradas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seran, into his guard. #REVB#
Mangas Coloradas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Coloradas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Seran has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Coloradas is looking to defend but Seran has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Coloradas! Seran pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Coloradas taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olyn Seran!
An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1#
Seran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Seran.
A head kick misses from Seran.
Seran shoots in for a double leg but Gein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seran thumps Gein with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seran.
Seran connects with a solid leg kick.
Gein dodges the punch combination from Seran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seran. Seran obviously looking to wear him down.
Seran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Seran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Seran.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seran avoids it.
Seran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Seran backs away, Gein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seran scores with a hook.
Seran lands with a cross.
Seran throws a front kick that sends Gein stumbling back into the cage.
Seran misses with a takedown
and Gein counters with a left to the body.
A lazy body kick from Seran
and Gein counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
A good leg kick by Seran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seran thumps Gein with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Seran.
Seran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ed Gein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Seran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.
Seran throws the left hand but Gein avoids the punch easily.
Seran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gein on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Gein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
Seran fails to land with a series of punches.
Seran cracks Gein with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ed Gein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seran cracks Gein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seran.
Seran with a jab.
Seran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Seran connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Seran.
Gein drops his hands momentarily and Seran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Seran lands a right hook to the body.
Gein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Gein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seran can pounce on him.
Gein slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's time! Gein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Gein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Seran.
A swing and a miss from Seran.
Gein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seran. Seran obviously looking to wear him down.
Seran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran is looking to slow Gein down with leg kicks.
Gein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Seran.
Seran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seran connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Seran throws a poor cross that misses
and Gein counters with a low kick, right behind Seran 's knee.
Seran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gein. That did some damage!
Seran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seran connects with a single shot there.
Gein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seran. Seran obviously looking to wear him down.
Seran thuds his right hand into Gein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seran throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Seran tenderised Gein's leg. Gein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seran throws a leg kick which misses Gein's front leg but catches the back leg as Gein tries to avoid it.
Seran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gein but Gein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gein is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Seran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seran clobbers Gein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seran lands with a slapping head kick.
Seran shoots and misses
and Gein counters with a nice body kick.
Seran misses with a body punch
letting Gein counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gein misses its target.
Ed Gein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Seran thuds his right hand into Gein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Seran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran misses with a takedown
and Gein counters with a stiff right hand.
Olyn Seran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seran misses with a combination
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab.
Gein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seran throws a right hand that Gein ducks under and follows up with a left that Gein also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Gein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Gein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seran can pounce on him.
A jab from Seran finds it's way through Gein's defenses.
That kick from Seran tenderised Gein's leg. Gein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gein dodges the punch combination from Seran.
Seran clobbers Gein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran lands with a cross.
Seran cracks Gein with a good jab.
Seran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seran throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Seran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seran is looking to slow Gein down with leg kicks.
Seran misses with a takedown
and Gein counters with a stiff right hand.
Seran misses with a body kick.
Seran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seran lands a head kick. Gein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Gein as Seran shoots in.
Gein throwing a counter right hand but Seran manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seran.
Seran connects with an inside leg kick.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gein.
Gein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Seran scores with a leg kick.
Seran misses with a left hand
and Gein counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Seran misses.
Sloppy strikes from Seran. Those never looked like landing.
Gein is looking to counter punch.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gein was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Gein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seran swings widly with a right hand
and Gein counters with a nice body kick.
Seran misses the shot to the body.
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seran. That's going to slow Gein down. #T2#
Seran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seran.
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!
Seran has his takedown stuffed
letting Gein counter with a right hand.
Ed Gein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Seran throws a series of punches but Gein avoids them all with ease.
Seran lands with a straight right. Gein didn't see that one coming.
Seran looks for a takedown but Gein sprawls well.
Gein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seran misses with an uppercut
and Gein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Seran throws the left hand but Gein avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Gein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gein counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Olyn Seran's cut even more.
An inside leg kick lands from Seran.
Seran lunges at Gein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gein's hand.
Seran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Gein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seran! Gein lets Seran back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Seran is rocked!
Seran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gein counters with a body kick that stops Seran in his tracks momentarily.
Seran is still on wobbly legs! Can Gein finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Seran misses with a left hand
and Gein rattles Seran with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Seran tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gein dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Seran stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ed Gein!
Ed Gein retains his lightweight title!
Ed Gein made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Lol @ this game'.

 

Event: SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein     
Date:   Sep 13, 2023
#R1#
No luck for Seran with that takedown attempt.
Gein slaps away a takedown attempt from Seran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran looks for a takedown but Gein sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein slaps away a takedown attempt from Seran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Gein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Seran dives in and grabs Gein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gein pushes down on Seran's head and hops out.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein cracks Seran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gein - that will leave a mark!
Seran with a poor takedown
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab.
Seran fails with the takedown.
Gein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Seran misses with a takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a thumping low kick.
Gein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gein's head.
Seran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a left to the body.
Gein misses with a hook.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Seran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Gein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gein lands with a shot to the body.
Seran shoots in but no luck this time.
Seran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Gein.
Gein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Seran fails with the takedown.
Gein misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein avoids the head kick by Seran.
Gein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Gein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seran shoots in and drives through. Gein sprawls well.
Gein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gein.
Seran fails to land the takedown.
Gein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seran.
Seran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gein tries to avoid it but Seran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gein to the ground. Gein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Gein misses with a hook.
Seran shoots in and drives through. Gein sprawls well.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seran's head backwards.
Seran defending well as Gein loads up on a big left hand.
Seran misses with a body kick.
Gein throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Gein with the inside leg kick.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Gein thumps Seran with a low kick.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seran or perhaps it was just good defense by Gein, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seran.#T4#
Gein checks a leg kick.
Seran misses with a takedown
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab.
Gein moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Seran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Seran checks a leg kick.
Gein checks a low kick from Seran.
Seran fails with the takedown
letting Gein counter with a right hand.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Gein finds it's target.
Seran looks for a takedown but Gein sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gein.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seran has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
Seran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gein as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a nice body shot.
Seran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gein sprawls well. Gein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Gein throws a leg kick but Seran moved away.
Seran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gein swivels and escapes.
Gein stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Gein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran fails to land the takedown.
Gein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seran.
Ed Gein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran with a poor takedown
and Gein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Gein as Seran shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seran.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Gein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Seran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seran. That did some damage!
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gein.
Seran looks for a takedown but Gein sprawls well.
Gein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seran shoots in but Gein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gein misses the jab.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Gein scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt.
Gein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Gein stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Gein.
Seran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gein pinned against the cage. Gein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gein misses with a leg kick.
Seran shoots in for a double leg but Gein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seran somewhat.
Gein ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Gein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Gein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seran.
Gein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seran has time to react.
Gein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
Gein scores with a nice right hand.
Gein scores with a shot to the body.
Seran throws the left hand but Gein avoids the punch easily.
Gein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gein counters with a nice leg kick.
Seran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Gein dips to his left and cracks Seran with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Gein.
Gein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gein wants to slow Seran down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Gein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
Gein swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran has his takedown stuffed
and Seran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gein avoids it really well and circles away.
Gein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein throws a low kick but Seran avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gein defends well and Seran ends up having to push Gein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gein.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gein tries a body shot but Seran blocks it. #T1#
Gein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a shot to the body.
Seran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gein smiles and moves away.
Seran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gein counters with a left to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Seran. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab from Gein.
Gein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seran blocks a low kick nicely.
Gein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seran tries to counter with a takedown but Gein is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Seran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Seran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Seran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seran, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran wants to hit a sweep here but Gein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Seran there!
Seran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Seran tries to improve his position but instead Gein has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gein controlling the positon.
Seran rolls, trying to escape but Gein keeps control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gein controlling the positon.
Gein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seran is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
Seran scores with a jab. Gein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seran is looking to chop away at Gein's legs.
Seran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gein finds it's way round the side to connect with Seran's head.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran with a poor takedown
and Gein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seran swings widly with a right hand
and Gein counters with an inside leg kick.
Gein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seran checks it well.
Seran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gein misses the jab.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seran throws a low kick but Gein moves out of range easily.
Gein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein tries to work over Seran's front leg with a kick but Seran checks it.
Ed Gein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Seran shoots in and drives through. Gein sprawls well.
Gein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seran's sensitive parts.
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gein connects with a leg kick.
Seran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gein is fending him off so far but Seran persists. Nope, Gein circles away and we're back to standing.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Gein.
Seran walks into a stiff left hand from Gein.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##TD#
Seran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein is controlling Seran's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Seran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gein has his hands clasped together around Seran's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Seran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gein has his hands clasped together around Seran's back. He's all about the action.
Gein regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Seran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Seran 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.#SUB#
Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gein defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Seran walks into a left hand.
Ed Gein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gein pinned against the cage. Gein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gein lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein misses with a leg kick.
Seran moves away from the strike by Gein.
Seran shoots for a double leg takedown but Gein sprawls well. He's pushed Seran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Seran with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Seran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seran thinking.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran shoots for a takedown but Gein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice body punch from Gein.
Gein just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Gein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gein feints and then cracks Seran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seran down.
Gein misses with a body shot.
Seran darts in looking for a takedown but Gein gets double underhooks and turns Seran into the cage.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Gein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gein motions for Seran to come forward. Gein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gein takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Gein connects with a crisp jab.
Seran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gein swivels and escapes.
Seran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gein as he jumps to the side.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gein tests Seran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seran momentarily.
Seran avoids the body shot from Gein.
Seran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seran throws a lazy head kick
and Gein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Seran's knee momentarily.
Gein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seran throws a leg kick
and Gein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gein - that will leave a mark!
Gein connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seran.
Gein connects with the punch.
Seran shoots and misses
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab. #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!
Gein lands a jab.
Gein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seran's sensitive parts.
Gein sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seran shoots and misses
and Gein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gein is out of range.
Gein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seran throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gein counter with a right hand.
Seran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gein cracks Seran with an open hand slap.
Gein with a nice calf kick.
Gein connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Seran.
Seran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Gein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Gein!

Ed Gein is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ed Gein gave a big smile as he said 'Lol @ this game'.

 

Event: SYN 1012 Seran vs De Minaur     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023
#R1#
De Minaur scores with a decent looking hook.
De Minaur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seran loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Minaur. That's going to slow Seran down.
Seran blocks a jab.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur is looking to score with low kicks.
Seran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seran tries to move into range but De Minaur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries for a takedown but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Minaur misses with a straight right.
De Minaur lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
De Minaur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Seran misses with a double jab
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Seran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Seran lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Minaur thumps Seran with a low kick.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Seran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A clash of legs there as Seran blocks the low kick.
Seran avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
Seran is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the body
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seran at a distance. #T3#
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seran lands a jab.
Seran dives in and grabs De Minaur's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Minaur pushes down on Seran's head and hops out.
Seran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Minaur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
De Minaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Seran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Minaur cracks Seran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
De Minaur throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
Seran slips a straight right by De Minaur.#T4#
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Minaur.
Seran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seran there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Minaur is looking to score with low kicks.
Seran checks the leg kick.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
De Minaur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Minaur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seran counters with a good low kick that De Minaur was not able to check.
De Minaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur'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.#R2#
Seran darts in looking for a takedown but De Minaur gets double underhooks and turns Seran into the cage.
Seran is working for takedown but De Minaur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seran fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Minaur's efforts to push away.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur is looking to break free of the clinch but Seran has double underhooks.
A short right from De Minaur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur misses with some punches.
Good body shot from De Minaur.
Seran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from De Minaur.
Seran fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC2#
De Minaur breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from De Minaur finds it's target.
Seran slips a straight right by De Minaur.
De Minaur stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
Seran slips under a jab.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rod De Minaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Seran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Minaur sprawls well. De Minaur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
Seran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Minaur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seran scrambles back to his feet.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran fails to land with a series of punches.
De Minaur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Minaur throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.#T3#
De Minaur takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur lands a nice shot that snaps Seran's head back.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Minaur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seran misses with a body kick.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Minaur tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Seran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Minaur's guard.
De Minaur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Seran stopping the sweep attempt from De Minaur.#SUB#
Seran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Minaur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seran, into his guard. #REVB#
De Minaur tries to free his leg and advance position but Seran is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Minaur wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
De Minaur stands and throws Seran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Minaur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from De Minaur lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seran.
Seran throws a head kick that half lands.
Rod De Minaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Seran misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Minaur wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Minaur slips a jab and a cross from Seran.
De Minaur lands with a straight right. Seran didn't see that one coming.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.#T1#
Seran takes one to the chin there.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the body.
Seran walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Minaur chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
De Minaur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seran to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Minaur is trying to control the position but Seran postures up. #T2#
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but De Minaur is retaining full guard.
De Minaur has control of Seran's left arm, preventing Seran from doing any damage. #SUB#
Seran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Minaur dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Seran looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Minaur is defending well. Seran quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Minaur has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Seran celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023
#R1#
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seran counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilgore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Seran's ribs.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore punishes Seran's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
And Seran tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seran shoots in but Kilgore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kilgore thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Seran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Seran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran throws a head kick that misses
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran thinks about the counter body kick.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.#T2#
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
And Seran tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Kilgore misses the target.
Seran looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Seran has his takedown stuffed
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Seran staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
Seran avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to avoid it but Seran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilgore to the ground. Kilgore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore tests Seran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seran. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Seran fails to land the takedown.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Seran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Seran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Seran might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seran moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Seran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kilgore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kilgore.
Seran stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilgore has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilgore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Kilgore!
Kilgore is stalling in the full guard.
Seran tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Seran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kilgore 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 Seran.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore is putting a hurting on Seran here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second 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!#R3#
Seran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Seran persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Seran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seran is looking to pass Kilgore's guard but actually Kilgore recovers to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilgore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kilgore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Seran but great work by Kilgore.
Seran tries to buck Kilgore off but Kilgore is having none of it.
Seran being controlled for a moment.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seran on the ground.#T2#
Kilgore takes a little break here. Seran wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Seran tries to bench press Kilgore off him but Kilgore keeps the position.
Kilgore controls the position from side control.#T3#
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilgore wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Seran gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kilgore is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Kilgore moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Seran.
Seran tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
Kilgore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Olyn Seran just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4#
Seran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seran throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Kilgore tries to sprawl but Seran drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Seran is working for a kimura here but Kilgore manages to reverse the position and he's now in Seran's guard. #T1#
Kilgore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Seran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilgore has picked Seran up and slammed him! Seran can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilgore manages to pass to side control!
Kilgore trying to control the position but Seran is working away.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position. #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.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilgore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Seran is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kilgore is tapping! Great win for Seran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Olyn Seran 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 1002 Maluga vs Washington     
Date:   Jul 14, 2023
#R1#
Hatfield tries to score with a low kick but Seran moves his leg out of the way.
Seran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Seran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatfield did well to prevent Seran getting side control.#SUB#
Seran is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hatfield pushes Seran off, looking to escape but Seran dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Hatfield is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II     
Date:   Jul 04, 2023
#R1#
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seran takes one on the button.
Seran checks the leg kick.
That kick from Seran tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
A clash of legs there as Seran blocks the low kick.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Seran wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seran throws out the jab.
Seran blocks a low kick nicely.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
Seran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore is looking to slow Seran down with leg kicks.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Seran sees coming a mile off.
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Seran digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran connects with an inside leg kick.
Seran connects with an inside leg kick.
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Seran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kilgore's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kilgore controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself.
Seran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Seran pushing down on Kilgore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Seran prevents Kilgore from improving his position.
Kilgore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura but Kilgore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seran to get the leverage.
Kilgore trying to hold on to Seran's head to control him but Seran postures up. #T3##SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kilgore defends it well.
Seran tries to pass to full mount but Kilgore defends it.
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Seran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seran passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kilgore is looking to improve his position but Seran isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Seran.
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore jabs Seran right on the nose. Seran blinks but takes it well.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Kilgore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore looks to land a body kick but Seran moved away.
Seran connects with a body shot.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seran throws a low kick, looking for Kilgore's leg but Kilgore calmly moves out of range.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Seran lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Seran scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kilgore throws a hook but Seran blocks it.#CL#
Seran has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
A short left from Seran.
Seran keeps control of Kilgore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilgore can do to turn this around?#TD#
Seran pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilgore stands and throws Seran's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Seran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kilgore taking a breather here.
Seran tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seran is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kilgore is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kilgore tries to control but Seran wriggling away.
Kilgore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seran is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilgore has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second 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.#R3#
Seran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Seran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seran darts in looking for a takedown but Kilgore gets double underhooks and turns Seran into the cage.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Kilgore can't break the clinch.
Kilgore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Seran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
As Kilgore looks to move away, Seran throws a big counter combo but Kilgore just gets out of the way.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Seran swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Seran there.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Seran is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Seran is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Seran. Those never looked like landing.
It looks like Seran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Seran is looking to wear down Kilgore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore wants to slow Seran down by chopping away at his legs.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Kilgore lands an overhand right.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Seran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Seran moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Kilgore.
Good shot there by Seran.#T2#
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Seran takes the fight into the clinch.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran has Kilgore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilgore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kilgore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kilgore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seran or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Seran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kilgore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilgore can't break the clinch.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of Seran's head.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch but Seran keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch but Seran keeps him there for the moment.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore wants to break free but Seran has control.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Seran misses with a straight right.
Kilgore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Seran saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran lands a jab to the head.
Seran 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.
A nice combination there by Kilgore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
Seran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Seran is looking to counter the offense by Kilgore and move into the clinch.
Kilgore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Donk. Kilgore catches Seran right on the button with a cross.
Seran scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore really 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.#R4#
Kilgore checks the leg kick.#TD#
Seran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kilgore to the mat! Kilgore manages to get full guard.
Olyn Seran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran postures up.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kilgore controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt.
Seran feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
Seran connects with a jab.
A jab from Seran misses.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Seran.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Seran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Seran saw it coming and moves away.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Seran throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Seran tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Seran clinches with his opponent.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of Seran's head.
Seran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kilgore wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Seran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Seran staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Seran blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seran tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Seran shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Seran with the inside leg kick.
Seran lands with a kick to the temple. Kilgore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore motions for Seran to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Seran shoots in but Kilgore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Seran.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seran with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tacitus Kilgore 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!#R5#
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Seran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilgore, pushing him back against the cage.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head.
Kilgore stops a takedown attempt from Seran.
A short uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Seran swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seran looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Seran down.
Seran tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Seran. #T1#
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Kilgore tries to break free but Seran pushes him back against the cage.
Seran prevents Kilgore from breaking the clinch.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.#T2#
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran connects with a right hand. Kilgore shakes it off.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seran.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Kilgore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Seran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of Seran's head.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.#T3#
Seran throws a nice head kick!
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Seran motions for Kilgore to come forward. Seran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Seran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Seran throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Seran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kilgore to the mat! Kilgore manages to get full guard.
Kilgore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.#T4#
Kilgore working a defensive guard here.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Kilgore has control of Seran's left arm, preventing Seran from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!

Tacitus Kilgore is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tacitus Kilgore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran     
Date:   Jun 14, 2023
#R1#
Bleak throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bleak misses with a shot to the body
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
Bleak throws a right hand that Seran ducks under and follows up with a left that Seran also avoids with ease.
Bleak swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran feints a counter leg kick.
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut.
Seran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bleak.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bleak at a distance.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Bleak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seran on his heels. He'll look to pass Seran's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bleak defends it easily.#T1#
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Seran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bleak defends well.#SUB2#
Seran is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bleak frees his head nicely. Oh but Seran has switched to an armbar! Bleak is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 987 Greene vs. Fedetenko     
Date:   May 24, 2023
#R1#
Panic throws a hook but Seran blocks it.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seran.
Seran lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seran. That's going to slow Panic down.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic avoids the body shot from Seran.
A lazy left from Seran finds it's target.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Seran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panic throws out a loose jab but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran scores with a leg kick.
Panic misses with a right hand
and Seran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Panic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seran connects with a right hand. Panic shakes it off.
Panic thows a leg kick but Seran checks it
letting Seran counter with a right hand. #T1#
Seran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panic looks for the body kick but Seran saw that one coming.
Panic throws a body kick that misses.
Panic avoids the head kick by Seran.
Seran lands with an uppercut that bounces Panic off the cage and back into range.
Seran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Panic misses with a hook
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seran feints and then cracks Panic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panic down.
Seran scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Seran to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic slips a jab and a cross from Seran.
Seran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Seran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Panic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seran checks it well.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Seran slips a straight right by Panic.
Seran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Seran checks a low kick from Panic.
Seran blocks a leg kick.
Seran slips under a jab from Panic.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and Seran counters with a three punch combo that has Panic backing up. Panic nods at Seran to acknowledge the strikes.
Panic throws a chopping leg kick but Seran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Panic with the inside leg kick.
Panic misses with a leg kick
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seran throws a sloppy head kick and Panic moves out of range easily.
Panic misses with a hook
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seran scores with a hook to the body. Panic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seran.
Seran misses with a double jab.
Panic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seran swinging wildly here.
Panic throws a lazy body kick
and Seran counters with a three punch combo that has Panic backing up. Panic nods at Seran to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panic looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
As Panic tries to get set, Seran tries to push him back and clinch up but Panic manages to avoid the attempt.
Panic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Panic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Seran to counter with a crisp jab.
Seran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A big left from Panic misses.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seran blocks the body kick.
Panic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seran. Seran obviously looking to wear him down.
Panic connects with a leg kick.
Panic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Panic tries to score with a low kick but Seran moves his leg out of the way.
Seran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panic throws a leg kick but Seran checks it.
Seran fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seran cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Seran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Seran misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Seran.
Panic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seran if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panic.
Seran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A good leg kick by Panic.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Panic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Seran has got the better of the exchanges.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Good shot there by Seran.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Olyn Seran is winning the standup battle so far.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Panic looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
Seran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Panic connects with a body shot.
Seran swinging wildly here.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Panic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Panic throws a leg kick that misses.
Seran lands with a nice body kick.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panic can do to turn this around?
Seran misses with a two punch combination.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
Panic lands the left hand.
Seran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panic.
Panic throws a leg kick #CL#
and Seran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seran.
Panic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panic swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Panic fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panic.
Panic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seran has him pressed against the cage.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Seran. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Panic. #BC2#
Panic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Panic throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Panic throws a leg kick but Seran moved away.
Seran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though.
Panic throws a leg kick
and Seran counters with an outside leg kick.
Seran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panic.
Seran misses with a body kick.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Seran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panic has time to react.
A big right from Panic misses.
Panic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panic looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range. #T4#
A jab from Panic does it's job there.
Seran 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!
Panic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Panic as he connects with a hook.
Panic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Panic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Panic misses.
Seran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panic connects with a leg kick.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.
Panic walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Panic.
Seran tried to counter with a leg kick but Panic avoided it.
Seran throws a right and a left that Panic avoids nicely.
Seran connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Panic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Panic.
Panic scoring well with a low kick there.
Panic throws a leg kick
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Seran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panic cracks Seran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic digs a right hand into Seran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seran's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Panic.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Panic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran. #T1#
Seran misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Panic.
Panic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran lands a body punch.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic misses with some punches.
Panic pushes Seran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Panic as the two fighters clinch.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran tries a body shot but Panic blocks it.
Panic tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic.
Seran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Panic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
A short right from Panic.
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!
Panic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panic stalling the fight.
Panic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic is trying to break the clinch but Seran is controlling him.
Seran presses Panic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seran.
Panic lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic stalling the fight. #T3#
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
Seran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seran tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Seran.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seran.
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Panic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran digs a right hand into Panic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panic's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panic misses with a punch on the inside.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panic throws a head punch that misses.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Seran.
Panic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Seran lands a right hand.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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 Olyn Seran.
Well Seran 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 Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olyn Seran!

A relieved looking Olyn Seran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III     
Date:   May 03, 2023
#R1#
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Seran scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Seran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seran. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Seran feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Seran scores with a body shot.
Seran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Seran tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Seran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Seran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamei prevents it.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei leaning against his opponent.
Seran gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Seran working aggressively here.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran pushes Kamei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards. #TD2#
Seran has picked Kamei up - he's going for a ride! Seran dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kamei is trying to get back to full guard.
Seran working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamei's thigh. Kamei counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Seran is pushing down on Kamei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamei is fighting to maintain full guard but Seran has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Seran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seran wants to free his trapped foot but Kamei is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamei defends it well.
Kamei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Seran is pressing down on Kamei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamei is holding on for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seran is still trying to improve position.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kamei is defending well.
Kamei gets full guard.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Seran is proving a slippery customer.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kamei is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Kamei throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran lands a jab to the nose.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kamei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seran can turn it around.
Seran working aggressively here.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Seran scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards. #T2#
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei stalls.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Kamei slows down the pace here.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Kamei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seran is keeping busy.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Seran tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Olyn Seran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Seran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Seran's ribcage. Seran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Seran.
Seran gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamei stalling.
A short left from Kamei. #T4#
Seran lands a left hand.
Seran tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Kamei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei gets through Seran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olyn Seran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Seran digs a good hook to Kamei's body.
Seran throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Seran swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Seran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Seran rushes Kamei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran wants a takedown but no success here.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei stops a takedown attempt from Seran.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Kamei pushes Seran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei looking to stall.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei stalling the fight.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Kamei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei is looking to control Seran's arms but Seran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamei has his back to the cage.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Seran blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands. #T4#
Kamei tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Kamei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran blocks a body shot from Kamei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Seran.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seran 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

A relieved looking Olyn Seran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2     
Date:   Mar 31, 2023
#R1#
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed misses with a hook #CL2#
and Seran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seran.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Seran lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Seran has gone for a leg lock! Reed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seran's guard.#REVR#
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Reed wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed postures up in Seran's guard and throws a big left but Seran blocks it.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed distracts Seran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.#T3#
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seran managing to control the position.
Seran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reed passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harris Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Seran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Seran is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Seran stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.#SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard. #T2#
Seran preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seran passes into half guard.
Seran is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed working a defensive guard but Seran manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is not content to let Seran control the position.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Seran is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olyn Seran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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#
Seran slips a straight right by Reed.
Seran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Seran gets a clinch.
Reed is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Seran blocking some punches. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch.
Reed misses with a combination
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Seran ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Seran stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses the body punch
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed lands a body shot. #CL2#
Seran has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed cracks Seran with a nice body shot.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reed. #T2#
Reed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Reed.
Seran working aggressively here.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Reed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
Seran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands. #TD#
Reed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seran regains guard immediately.
Reed trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reed passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Seran actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Seran makes his way to full guard, as Reed worked for a kimura.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Seran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seran passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Seran is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.

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 Harris Reed.
Well Reed 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Reed!

During a confident post fight interview, Harris Reed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore     
Date:   Mar 10, 2023
#R1#
Nice shot by Simon.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simon scores with a body shot.
Simon 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.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seran slips a straight right by Simon.
Simon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Simon scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Simon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seran looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon wants to take a breather but Seran manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Simon. #T1#
Seran keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Seran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simon defends well.
Seran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seran defends well.#T2#
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seran postures up. #SUB#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seran is aware though and is defending well.
Seran content to stall in guard here.
Simon controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Seran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Olyn Seran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simon.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Simon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Simon is rocked!
Simon sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Simon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seran counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Seran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Simon throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a low kick, right behind Simon 's knee.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Simon misses with a right hand
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Simon misses with a looping left.
Seran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon is working for takedown but Seran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Simon.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries for a takedown but Seran manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Seran is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Seran to the mat. Seran regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Simon slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Simon is pressing down on Seran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seran is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Simon defends easily. #SUB2#
Simon looking to improve position, pressing down on Seran's thigh with his hand. Seran seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Simon paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Simon's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Seran picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Koivisto misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Seran counters by clinching up.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Koivisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Koivisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Seran drives through and clinches with Koivisto against the cage.
Koivisto blocks an uppercut.
Koivisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koivisto or not.
Koivisto prevents a body shot from Seran. #TD2#
Koivisto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koivisto is aware though and is defending well.
Koivisto stands and throws Seran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koivisto cracks Seran with a big elbow. #T1#
Koivisto lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivisto.
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but Koivisto keeps moving and retains side control.
Seran avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koivisto.
Seran manages to get back to half guard.
Koivisto controlling the pace.
Seran desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Koivisto defends it easily. #T2#
Koivisto with a nice head shot there.
Koivisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Seran.
Koivisto cracks Seran with a solid left hand.
Koivisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Seran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a triangle but Koivisto pushes his legs off easily.
Seran wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
Koivisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koivisto slips nicely into half guard.
Seran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Seran tries to roll over but Koivisto keeps him under control.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seran defending well though. #T4#
Seran wants to improve his position but Koivisto is controlling well.
Seran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto 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.
Seran taking some punishment here, with Koivisto in his half guard.
Koivisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koivisto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koivisto slips a nice elbow through Seran's hands, connecting with Seran's forehead.
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koivisto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koivisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seran's head.
Seran is looking for a sweep. Koivisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Koivisto. Those never looked like landing.
Seran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Seran has Koivisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koivistos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koivisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Seran. #BC2#
Koivisto breaks from the clinch.
Seran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koivisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koivisto can pounce on him.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.#T1#
Seran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koivisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seran lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Koivisto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Koivisto defends easily.
Koivisto stands up over Seran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Seran is trying to control the position but Koivisto postures up. #T2#
Koivisto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koivisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koivisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Koivisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Koivisto passes into half guard. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.
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. Koivisto connects with a nice short shot to Seran's temple.
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. Koivisto connects with a nice short shot to Seran's temple.
Ultima Koivisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
Koivisto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Seran gets full guard.#SUB#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koivisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koivisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koivisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Seran has his foot on Koivisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koivisto works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seran's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Seran dodges it nicely.
Koivisto slips a nice elbow through Seran's hands, connecting with Seran's forehead.
Koivisto lands with a punch from half guard.
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but Seran defending well.
Koivisto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seran slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Seran.
Koivisto lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Olyn Seran's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Koivisto goes for a double leg but Seran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seran continues to drive forward.
Seran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koivisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seran throws a counter high kick but Koivisto was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Seran darts in and clinches Koivisto up against the cage.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koivisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koivisto tries to pull guard but Seran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Koivisto.
Koivisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koivisto blocks an uppercut.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koivisto.
Koivisto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivisto keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Seran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koivisto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Seran scores with a sloppy right hand. Koivisto should have avoided that one.
Koivisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seran slips a jab from Koivisto.#T3#
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Seran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Seran checks it.
A jab lands there for Koivisto.
Seran avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Seran thinks about countering with a head kick.
Seran tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seran takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Olyn Seran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koivisto.#ROC2#Seran is rocked!#TD2#
Koivisto dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Seran has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
A victorious Ultima Koivisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 950 White vs. Maluga     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
Seran misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Seran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man Iii!
Seran is looking to take a break and control but Man Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Man Iii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Man Iii!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran 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##SUB2#
Seran in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Man Iii tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Seran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 943 Exotic vs. Bird     
Date:   Dec 14, 2022
#R1#
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seran defends it nicely.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Graves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seran to the ground. Graves is now in Seran's guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Seran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves 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.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves postures up.
Seran can't keep his opponent in guard - Graves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seran tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seran wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.#SUB2#
Seran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Graves 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 Seran.
Seran wants to control but Graves postures up.#T3#
Graves wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Seran defends.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Graves tries to advance to mount but Seran denies him.
You can see the frustration on Seran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seran but Seran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves thuds a left hand into Seran's body.#TD#
Graves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seran's half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Graves won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.
Graves trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seran wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seran stops Graves from passing to mount.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Seran is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Seran's legs. #T3#
Graves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seran down.
Graves landing strikes.
Seran tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graves scores with punches from side control.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
Graves is really struggling to control Seran but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves slows the pace down. #T4#
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Seran sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seran defends it nicely.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Seran throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Seran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Seran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seran! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graves sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Seran misses.
Olyn Seran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Seran throws a counter combo.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seran swivels and escapes.#TD#
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Graves working away.
Graves landing a few strikes.
Graves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves landing strikes. #T3#
Seran is looking for a sweep.
Seran is not content to let Graves control the position.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
Seran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seran has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Seran is looking to improve his position but Graves isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seran throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!

Ernest Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 938 Maluga vs. Frewin     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Bleak fails with the takedown
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Bleak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Seran moves into the clinch.
A short right from Seran.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bleak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seran is defending well.
Seran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Seran.
Bleak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Seran holds him up against the cage and eventually Bleak drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seran.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Seran lands an uppercut.
Bleak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran works on Bleak's body with a couple of short punches.
Bleak throws a head punch that misses.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Seran.
Bleak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seran to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Bleak tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seran.
Seran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bleak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Seran manages to get underhooks.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bleak fails to pull guard. #T2#
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bleak lands a right hand.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Bleak tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bleak back against the cage.
Bleak fails to pull guard.
A short left from Seran.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Seran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seran scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Bleak looking for a takedown.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Seran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bleak fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Seran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Seran presses Bleak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bleak prevents a body shot from Seran.
Seran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bleak. #T4#
Bleak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bleak throws a lazy uppercut
and Seran counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Seran counters with a crisp one two that drops Bleak! Seran thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bleak to his feet! Bleak is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
Bleak is breathing heavily.
Seran misses with a head kick.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bleak jabs Seran right on the nose. Seran blinks but takes it well.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown. Seran tries to sprawl out of it but Bleak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bleak fails with the takedown.
Seran counters with a body kick.
Seran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.#TD#
Seran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bleak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Seran has control of Bleak's left arm, preventing Bleak from doing any damage.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Bleak postures up in Seran's guard and throws a big left but Seran blocks it.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Seran working a defensive guard but Bleak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak working the ground and pound from side control.
Seran is looking to reverse the position.
Seran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bleak trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
Seran parries the strikes from Bleak easily there. Bleak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Seran to escape. #T3#
Bleak gets to mount! Seran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bleak lands a big shot there that rocks Seran but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Seran is wriggling around trying to escape.
Seran tries to lock up and control but Bleak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seran regains half guard.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.
Seran is trying to control but can't.
Bleak 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#
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seran is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak working over Seran with some ground and pound. Seran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak winds up and cracks Seran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran is looking to improve his position.
Seran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
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! This is the final round!#R3#
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran misses with a head kick.
Bleak misses the jab.
Seran tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Seran.#T1#
Seran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bleak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Bleak shoots and misses
and Seran counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Seran looks at the referee who does nothing so Seran lands a crushing right that sends Bleak to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 934 Benedetti vs. Joad     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1#
Pawlik just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pawlik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pawlik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pawlik is out of range and Seran settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Seran.
Dick Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik looks to land a left hand but Seran moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Pawlik.#T1#
Pawlik throws a good cross that connects.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran ducks right into an uppercut from Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a shot to the body.
Seran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Seran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Seran tries to clinch but Pawlik is having none of it.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pawlik looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
Pawlik cracks Seran with an open hand slap.
Pawlik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
A slow jab from Seran misses its intended target.
Seran scores with a decent looking hook.
Pawlik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pawlik shoots in but Seran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seran only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seran moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pawlik.
Pawlik lands a jab to Seran's midsection.
Pawlik walks into a left hand.
Seran wants to clinch.
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 Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pawlik cracks Seran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pawlik shoots for a takedown but Seran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
Pawlik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Pawlik has gone for a leg lock! Seran slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pawlik's guard.#REVB#
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seran is one step ahead there.
Pawlik keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass. #SUB#
Pawlik working for a triangle but Seran defends it easily.
Pawlik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Seran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seran has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.
Pawlik 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##SUB2#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik is nestled in close to Seran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seran has hold of Pawlik's hands but Pawlik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Seran still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Seran has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Seran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pawlik defends it well. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Pawlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pawlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pawlik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seran slips a straight right by Pawlik.
Seran shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pawlik throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a head kick but Pawlik moves out of range.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Seran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Pawlik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pawlik just misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut.
Pawlik backing away here, and Seran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Seran 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.
Pawlik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seran's hands.
Pawlik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seran momentarily.
Pawlik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
Pawlik lands an overhand right.
Pawlik takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab by Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a nice strike.
Dick Pawlik is winning the standup battle so far.
Seran defending well as Pawlik loads up on a big left hand.
Seran looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Seran.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Pawlik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pawlik is in Seran's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Seran.
Pawlik trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Pawlik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seran's head.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Pawlik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pawlik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dick Pawlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Pawlik 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.
Pawlik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pawlik 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pawlik!

Our winner, Dick Pawlik, 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 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1#
Seran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vice counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vice throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Vice misses its intended target.
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice cracks a nice hook into Seran's ribs.
Vice misses with a looping left.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vice shapes to counter with a head kick.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seran wants to clinch.#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.
Sloppy strikes from Seran. Those never looked like landing.
Seran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran thuds his right hand into Vice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Seran throws a hook to the side of Vice's head but Vice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Vice tries to clinch up but Seran circles away and keeps his distance.
Vice loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Seran needs to keep his hands up - Vice had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Seran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vice did well to prevent Seran getting side control.#SUB2#
Vice looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
Seran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working.
Seran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Vice manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Vice has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Vice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seran prevents Vice from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Vice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seran manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Seran 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Seran's guard.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice 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#
Decent striking displayed by Vice there.
Vice misses with a hook
and Seran counters with a nice body kick.
Seran works Vice's body with a nice hook.
Vice throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
Vice looks to land a combination. Seran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice throws a leg kick that misses.
Seran lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab, jab by Seran - just one landing. #T1#
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Vice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vice throws a leg kick
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
Vice throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a crisp right that sends Vice to the canvas! Seran follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
A victorious Olyn Seran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice     
Date:   Aug 31, 2022
#R1#
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seran is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, Seran circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Zonta does no damage.
Donk. Zonta catches Seran right on the button with a cross.
Zonta throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A right-left combo lands from Zonta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Zonta feints and as Seran raises his hands in defense, Zonta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Zonta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Seran has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zonta is looking to defend but Seran has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zonta! Seran pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zonta taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie     
Date:   Jul 27, 2022
#R1#
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Seran moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Seran.
Kamei misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran blocking some punches.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Seran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.#T1#
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Seran.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Seran digs a right hand into Kamei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamei's gas tank.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Seran lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Seran decides to pull guard.
Seran trying to keep a closed guard but Kamei is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Kamei defends it easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seran controlling Kamei's posture.
Kamei wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamei sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Kamei wants to stand but Seran has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Seran has an active guard here but Kamei has managed to pass into half guard.
Kamei works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kamei controlling the position easily from mount.
Seran is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Seran tries to control the position but Kamei now has his back.
Seran breaks Kamei's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Seran is looking to pass into half guard but Kamei pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamei is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kamei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamei looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Kamei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seran, up you get! #CL#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Kamei working aggressively here.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Seran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seran somewhat.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Seran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei is trying to maintain a safe position but Seran gets an underhook and turns Kamei into the cage.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Seran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Seran.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Seran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Seran improves position.
Seran tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei working aggressively here. #TD#
Seran gets control of Kamei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Seran 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.
Kamei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Seran is looking for a triangle here but Kamei uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Seran prevents Kamei from moving into mount.
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but Kamei keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kamei is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Seran's shoulder. That is not cool.
Seran tries to bench press Kamei off him but Kamei keeps the position.
Kamei in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Seran tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Kamei decides to stand back up.
Seran misses with a head kick. #CL#
Seran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a right hand. #T4#
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
Kamei stalling the fight.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Seran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamei but Kamei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamei moves forwards but Seran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seran misses with a head kick.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Seran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamei connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Seran defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei digs a good hook to Seran's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seran, as that shot connected.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seran rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A head kick misses from Seran.
Seran cracks Kamei with a good jab.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran throws a counter high kick but Kamei was just alert enough to avoid it.
Seran scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Seran misses its target.
Kamei takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Seran scores with a head kick. Kamei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamei is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Seran.
Seran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Seran clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seran misses with some punches.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kamei. #T2#
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei looking to stall.
Seran jumps guard but Kamei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
Kamei working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Seran blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Seran tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Still in the clinch, Seran scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Seran fails to pull guard.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei effectively controlling the action here.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamei to keep the fight standing.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SYN 910 Leifsson vs. Maluga II     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Seran gets tackled into the cage by Bartoli. Bartoli maintains the clinch.
Bartoli misses with some punches.
Bartoli blocks an uppercut.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Bartoli avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bartoli.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartoli blocking some punches.
Bartoli lands with a left to the head.
Seran lands an uppercut.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Bartoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Bartoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bartoli blocks an uppercut.
Seran prevents a body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli. #T1#
Bartoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Seran.
Bartoli working aggressively here.
Bartoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Bartoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Bartoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Bartoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Bartoli blocks an uppercut.
Bartoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli has a couple of punches blocked by Seran. #T2#
Seran presses Bartoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seran scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartoli or not.
Bartoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartoli can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Bartoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Bartoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Bartoli misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bartoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seran.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli. #T3#
Bartoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seran prevents a body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran presses Bartoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli misses with some punches.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Bartoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Bartoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Seran.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartoli's elbow.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bartoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli misses with a punch to the body.
Seran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bartoli fails to land.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartoli controls his hands.
Seran tries a body shot but Bartoli blocks it.
Seran is working Bartoli over against the cage.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartoli has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Bartoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartoli blocks a body shot from Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bartoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Bartoli has Seran up against the cage in a clinch.
Bartoli takes a shot to the head.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Bartoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bartoli.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Bartoli blocks an uppercut.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartoli misses with a body punch.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bartoli can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartoli can do to turn this around?
Bartoli working aggressively here. #T1#
A body shot lands from Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Seran.
Bartoli blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Seran as the two fighters clinch.
Bartoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Seran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartoli works on Seran's body with a couple of short punches.
Bartoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartoli tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bartoli back against the cage.
Bartoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartoli.
Bartoli tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bartoli back against the cage. #T2#
Bartoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartoli scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bartoli.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Bartoli avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Bartoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Bartoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartoli misses with the head strike.
Bartoli blocking some punches.
Bartoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli.
Bartoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Bartoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Bartoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran blocks a body shot from Bartoli.
A short right from Bartoli on the inside. #T3#
Bartoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bartoli fails to land.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Bartoli misses with a body punch.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Seran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartoli tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bartoli back against the cage.
Bartoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Seran lands an uppercut.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seran prevents a body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bartoli back against the cage.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartoli misses with some punches.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Seran.
Bartoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Bartoli misses with the head strike.
Bartoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartoli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartoli.
Seran blocks a body shot from Bartoli.
Nice body punch from Seran.
Bartoli misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second round.
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#
Seran cracks Bartoli with a good jab.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran. #TD#
Seran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bartoli's guard.
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.#SUB#
Seran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seran passes Bartoli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bartoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Seran working Bartoli over with strikes.
Seran content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Seran trying to control but Bartoli is working from the bottom.
Valerio Bartoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bartoli keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Bartoli wants to sweep here but Seran controlling him for the moment.
Seran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bartoli wants to sweep here but Seran controlling him for the moment.
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seran forces his way into half guard.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Bartoli is defending well.
Bartoli wants to control but Seran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Seran is taking a breather. Bartoli 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.
Seran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bartoli won't allow Seran to pass to mount.
Seran trying to control the pace. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bartoli misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Bartoli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Bartoli.
Seran blocks a body shot from Bartoli.
Seran blocks a body shot from Bartoli. #T4#
Bartoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartoli has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Bartoli's head.
Bartoli tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Bartoli.
Good body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a head punch that misses.
Bartoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bartoli back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartoli tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bartoli back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seran 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Alela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seran.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alela.
Seran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alela.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alela in his tracks. #TD2#
Alela scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Seran is trying to control Alela's posture but Alela avoids it.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alela lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Alela tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Alela trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
Alela tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alela goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alela's guard! Nice work there by Seran!
Seran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Alela is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seran is controlling him.
Seran sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Seran stops Alela from standing up. #T3#
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Alela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela wants to stand and escape but Seran is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Alela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seran slips a jab from Alela.
Alela misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alela feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seran throws a low kick but Alela moves out of range easily.
Alela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seran misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alela! But no joy.#T4#
Seran moves away from the strike by Alela.
Seran is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alela avoids the head kick by Seran.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alela thumps Seran with a low kick.
Seran moves out of range of the body kick.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela takes one to the chin there.
Alela missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Alela.
Alela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seran feints and then cracks Alela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alela down.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
A countering left hand to the body from Alela misses.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alela. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela walks into a jab.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Alela lands with a nice body punch.
Seran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alela backs up against the cage.
Alela lands a nice shot that snaps Seran's head back.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Alela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alela throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
Alela lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Seran. No joy for Alela on that attempt.
Seran tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##TD2#
Alela closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seran quickly recovers to half guard.
Seran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alela. #SUB2#
Alela wants to work for an arm triangle but Seran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seran manages to get to full guard.
Seran trying to control the position.
Alela controlling from the top position.
Seran pulls Alela in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Seran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alela is working Seran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Seran is looking for a triangle here but Alela uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alela has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Seran!
Seran tries to lock up and control but Alela gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alela trying to control but Seran is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Alela is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Seran is surviving well by controlling Alela's body position as best he can.
Seran is trying to escape the mount.
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Seran wants to hold on but Alela pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seran tries to hold on but Alela pushes him away.
Alela trying to control but Seran is having none of it. #SUB2#
Alela is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Seran has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Seran blocking the ground and pound.
Sao Alela has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alela tries to control but Seran wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Seran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran stuffs the takedown attempt from Alela. Alela gets slowly back to his feet.
Alela looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran slips a straight right by Alela.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seran moves out of range as Alela strikes.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Seran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is trying to drag Seran to the mat but Seran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Good body shot from Seran.
Alela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alela.
Seran gets through Alela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alela is leaning against Seran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alela wants to take the fight to the mat but Seran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
Alela is trying to drag Seran to the mat but Seran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alela wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Seran lands an uppercut.
Alela blocks an uppercut.
Alela misses with a body punch.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Seran.
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran working aggressively here.
Alela tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seran.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seran prevents it.
Seran lands a left hand.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Alela.
Alela tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Alela back against the cage.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Alela controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alela.
Alela blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Seran.
Alela takes a shot to the head.
Alela blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alela backwards.
Seran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seran pushes Alela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sao Alela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Seran.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Seran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alela blocking some punches.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran. #T4#
Alela can't get the takedown.
Seran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Alela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Alela.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran works on Alela's body with a couple of short punches.
Alela has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Seran after a bit of a struggle.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
Alela blocking some punches.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Alela.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran cracks Alela with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alela 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!

Sao Alela really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SYN 899 Countdown     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Seran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ford throws a low kick but Seran avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Seran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seran throws a leg kick that misses.
Seran throws a leg kick
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Seran throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with an inside leg kick.
Seran blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford misses with a kick to the body.
Seran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Seran misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Seran has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seran swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Seran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seran throws a leg kick
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran misses with a looping right.
Seran moves out of range of the body kick.
Seran looks to clinch
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran blocks a leg kick.
Seran throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
Ford blocks a head kick by Seran.
Seran thows a leg kick but Ford checks it
and Ford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford blocks a low kick nicely.
Seran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seran thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Seran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
Seran stuns Ford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seran feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down. #T2#
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seran tries to work over Ford's front leg with a kick but Ford checks it.
Ford misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Seran is predictable there
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
Seran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Seran is looking to score with low kicks.
Ford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ford throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Ford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seran thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford cracks Seran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seran.
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Seran lands a big head kick that sends Ford tumbling to the mat! Seran takes a step backwards and waves Ford back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran cracks Ford with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ford tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Seran pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ford is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 892 Bitter Rivals     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Jab, jab by De Minaur - just one landing.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Seran cracks De Minaur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seran throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
Seran throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Seran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
Seran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
De Minaur fakes the leg kick and cracks Seran in the body.
Seran on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Seran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seran throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur lands a leg kick that knocks Seran off balance momentarily.
De Minaur clobbers Seran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
De Minaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur digs a good body shot into Seran's ribs.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a leg kick that knocks Seran off balance momentarily.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur is looking to score with low kicks.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
Seran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Minaur chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
De Minaur slips a jab from Seran.
Seran moves in looking to clinch but De Minaur pushes him off.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Seran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran is looking to clinch. #T3#
De Minaur throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Minaur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Seran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Seran avoids it.
Seran tries to clinch there but De Minaur circles away.
Seran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Minaur misses with a left hand
and Seran counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Minaur darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
De Minaur throws a body kick that misses.
De Minaur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
De Minaur lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Minaur with a jab.
A head kick from Seran lands but De Minaur takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran tries to counter with a clinch but De Minaur shakes him off and moves away.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Seran with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Minaur takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur throws a shot to the body.
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seran misses with a series of wild punches.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Seran as he connects with a hook.
De Minaur swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur tried to score with a low kick but Seran checks it.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Minaur blocks a head kick by Seran.
Jab by Seran.#CUT2#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
De Minaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?#T1#
Seran misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Minaur swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Seran moved away.
De Minaur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seran raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Minaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
De Minaur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Minaur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Minaur backing away here, and Seran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Seran.#T2#
De Minaur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seran. That did some damage!
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
De Minaur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seran's sensitive parts.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Seran's leg. Seran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur lands the left hand.
De Minaur avoids the head kick by Seran.
Seran misses with a few strikes there.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran tries a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur is wise to it.
Seran checks the leg kick.
Rod De Minaur is winning the standup battle so far.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Seran gets a clinch. #TD2#
Seran pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Seran wants to improve his position but instead De Minaur has moved into half guard.
Seran wants to improve his position but De Minaur is controlling well.
Seran is refusing to be controlled, as De Minaur sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Minaur wants to take a breather but Seran is having none of it.
Seran tries to roll over but De Minaur keeps him under control.
Seran wants to sweep but De Minaur has passed to side control!
Seran is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Seran on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but De Minaur keeps moving and retains side control.
De Minaur working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
De Minaur jabs Seran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Minaur needs to keep his hands up - Seran had a free shot at his head there.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Seran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Minaur connects with a looping right hand.
De Minaur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Minaur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seran slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Seran takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Minaur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Minaur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur. #T1#
De Minaur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seran misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a thumping low kick.
De Minaur connects with the punch.
De Minaur jabs at Seran's body.
Seran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Minaur slips a jab from Seran.
Seran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Minaur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran throws a front kick aimed at De Minaur's knee but De Minaur avoids it well.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
De Minaur scores with a sloppy right hand. Seran should have avoided that one.
Seran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Seran crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Minaur - the referee stops the clock and Seran gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Minaur. Seran manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as De Minaur controls the action.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Seran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Minaur smiles and moves away.
Seran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seran throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
Seran ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur. #T3#
De Minaur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seran doesn't seem bothered though.
De Minaur tries a low kick but Seran avoids it.
De Minaur sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seran is looking to chop away at De Minaur's legs.
De Minaur lands with an overhand left.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.#CL2#
Seran gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by De Minaur.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Rod De Minaur.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Minaur, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!

Rod De Minaur thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Mane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Mane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seran doesn't seem phased though.
Seran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mane.
Mane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a leg kick.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Mane jumps guard but Seran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mane is trying to pull guard but Seran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blackout Mane.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Mane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mane takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane tries to stall but Seran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seran lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mane backwards. #TD2#
Mane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seran uses from the top position.
Seran is stalling in the full guard.
Seran wants to stand but Mane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mane wants to sweep here but Seran controlling him for the moment.
Seran looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seran defends well.
Seran postures up. #T2#
Mane keeping moving, preventing Seran from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mane looking for a sweep. Not yet Mane, not yet.
Seran is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mane keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass. #T3#
Mane trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mane.
Seran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mane fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Seran moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
Mane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mane tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Seran gets through Mane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mane can turn it around.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
Mane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Mane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane lands a glancing blow to the side of Seran's head.
Mane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran slips a jab from Mane.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Mane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mane is in Seran's guard.
Seran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mane is aware though and is defending well.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Seran is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mane's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Seran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Seran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Mane backwards. #ROC#Mane is rocked!
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mane is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Mane.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Mane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mane blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mane can do to turn this around?
Seran working aggressively here.
Mane seems to have recovered his senses.
Mane fails to pull guard.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Mane's head.
Seran creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mane drops to his knees and Seran pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 121 - Higgins vs Randleman     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Seran moves away from the strike by Vice.
Vice throws a lazy uppercut
and Seran counters with a one-two to the body.
Vice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seran.
We've been hearing reports that Seran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vice is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Seran clinches with his opponent.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vice tries to break the clinch but Seran is controlling the position.
Vice tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Seran pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Vice stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vice misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Seran misses with the combination. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Vice. That's going to slow Seran down.
The fighters circling - Vice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vice.
Vice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seran's head.
Vice throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Vice throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Vice throws a hook but Seran blocks it.
Vice lands a really nice looking cross but Seran seems unphased.
Vice throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vice throws a poor cross that misses
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Seran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vice.
Vice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vice has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran defending well as Vice loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seran's head backwards.
Vice misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vice.
Vice misses with a double jab.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Seran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Seran slips a straight right by Vice.
A big left from Vice misses.
It looked like Seran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vice.#T3#
Seran blocks a jab.
Vice throws a leg kick
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Seran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Seran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seran blocks a jab.
Vice misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seran backs up against the cage.
Vice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Vice manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vice keeps the fight on the outside.
Vice lands a jab to Seran's midsection.#T4#
Vice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seran counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Vice is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 115 - Christmas Bash     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Vaiduoklis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seran doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vaiduoklis throws a head punch that misses.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Vaiduoklis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaiduoklis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight on the outside.
Seran throws a head kick that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a low kick, right behind Seran 's knee.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Seran down.
Vaiduoklis throws a good cross that connects.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a leg kick but Seran saw it coming and moves 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!
A big right from Seran misses.
Seran misses with a straight right.
Vaiduoklis half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Seran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Seran is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vaiduoklis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seran manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Seran wants to sweep here but Vaiduoklis controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vaiduoklis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vaiduoklis keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass. #T2#
Seran passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaiduoklis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vaiduoklis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Vaiduoklis!
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#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaiduoklis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vaiduoklis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaiduoklis is aware though and is defending well.
Seran wants to hit a sweep here but Vaiduoklis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Seran there!
Seran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vaiduoklis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seran is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Vaiduoklis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Seran is holding on tight.
Seran tries to improve his position but instead Vaiduoklis has taken his back!
Vaiduoklis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Seran's body.
Seran can't escape the position.
Seran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vaiduoklis cracks Seran with a good jab.
Vaiduoklis tries to work over Seran's front leg with a kick but Seran checks it.
Vaiduoklis tries a head kick but it misses.
Seran scores with a nice head shot.
Seran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran throws the left hand but Vaiduoklis avoids the punch easily.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
Seran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vaiduoklis's hands.
Seran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Seran down.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Seran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seran misses the body punch
and Vaiduoklis counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
A good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a head shot.
Vaiduoklis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a solid leg kick but Seran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
That kick from Vaiduoklis tenderised Seran's leg. Seran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seran clobbers Vaiduoklis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Seran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vaiduoklis to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Vaiduoklis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick from Seran is predictable there
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Seran takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Seran down. #CL2#
Seran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Vaiduoklis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seran throws out a loose jab but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seran moves out of range as Vaiduoklis throws a body kick.
Seran unleashes a big counter combination but Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
Seran misses with a leg kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seran doesn't seem bothered though.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seran throws a sloppy head kick and Vaiduoklis moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seran's head.
Seran throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vaiduoklis thuds his right hand into Seran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vaiduoklis lands with a nice body punch.
Seran on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Seran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis thumps Seran with a low kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran scores with a head kick. Vaiduoklis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body
and Seran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vaiduoklis's knee momentarily.
Vaiduoklis jabs Seran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seran scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Seran down.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a left hand but Seran moved out of range nicely.
Vaiduoklis sets himself, and Seran steps forward looking for the clinch! Vaiduoklis avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Seran down.
Seran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Seran throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran tries a quick counter leg kick but Vaiduoklis is wise to it.
Seran throws a jab when Vaiduoklis was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vaiduoklis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Seran dodges the punch combination from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis blocks a low kick nicely.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seran.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot.
Seran takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran lands a leg kick that knocks Vaiduoklis off balance momentarily.
Vaiduoklis swats away the attempt to clinch by Seran.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Seran.
Seran misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Seran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Seran takes the fight into the clinch.
Seran blocks a body shot from Vaiduoklis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Seran pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Vaiduoklis defends easily.
Vaiduoklis advances to half guard. #T3#
Seran missing with punches from the bottom.
Seran is looking to get back to full guard here but Vaiduoklis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vaiduoklis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
Seran tries to buck Vaiduoklis off but Vaiduoklis is having none of it.
Seran is not content to let Vaiduoklis control the position.
Seran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vaiduoklis prevents Seran from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vaiduoklis content to control rather than advance.
Seran punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.
Vaiduoklis slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaiduoklis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis 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##CL2#
Seran drives through and clinches with Vaiduoklis against the cage.
Vaiduoklis has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Vaiduoklis working aggressively here.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Seran pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vaiduoklis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis content to stall in guard here.
Seran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaiduoklis is one step ahead there. #T1#
Seran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaiduoklis controls the pace.
Vaiduoklis'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.
Seran 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##SUB2#
Seran is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis trying to control but Seran postures up.
Vaiduoklis is looking for a sweep. Seran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seran is nestled in close to Vaiduoklis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vaiduoklis wants to improve his position but Seran is controlling well.
Seran wants to pass to mount but Vaiduoklis is defending the position. #T3#
Seran throws a strike but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Seran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vaiduoklis holds on and takes a little breather.
Vaiduoklis keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Vaiduoklis controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vaiduoklis thuds a left hand into Seran's body.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
Vaiduoklis looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Seran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seran tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis won't allow it.
Seran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaiduoklis smiles and moves away.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Seran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Seran misses.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vaiduoklis blocks a head kick by Seran.
Vaiduoklis tests Seran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Vaiduoklis misses
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Seran wants to clinch but Vaiduoklis slips to the side
and Vaiduoklis counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seran checks it well.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran motions for Vaiduoklis to come forward. Seran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Seran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vaiduoklis is looking to wear down Seran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Seran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seran tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut.
Seran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seran throws a combination that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick.
Seran takes one on the button.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab.
Vaiduoklis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seran misses with an uppercut. Vaiduoklis saw that one coming.
Crunch! Vaiduoklis slams his shin into Seran's torso.
Seran moves out of range of the body kick.
Vaiduoklis tries a low kick but Seran avoids it.#T3#
Seran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a big shot that misses.
Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a body kick but Seran moved away.
Seran misses with a left hand
and Vaiduoklis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
A punch lands to the side of Seran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vaiduoklis!
Vaiduoklis scores with a head kick. Seran tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran moves forwards but Vaiduoklis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seran counters with a left and a right that stings Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaiduoklis, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!

Juodasis Vaiduoklis retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Juodasis Vaiduoklis 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: HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Seran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Seran.
Seran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Seran scores with a shot to the body.
Seran throws a low kick but Hansson moves out of range easily.
Hansson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seran with a body shot.#CL#
Seran rushes Hansson and presses him up against the cage.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hansson.
Hansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Hansson controls the action.
Seran tries a body shot but Hansson blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Hansson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seran is trying to pull guard but Hansson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hansson tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Hansson back against the cage.
Hansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Hansson. #BC2#
Hansson breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hansson thuds his right hand into Seran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Seran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hansson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hansson scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Seran does no damage.
A nice side step and Hansson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Seran has managed to clinch.
Seran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hansson smiles and moves away.
Seran tries to clinch up but Hansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Seran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Hansson.
Hansson misses with a hook.
Seran lands a nice shot that snaps Hansson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seran feints and then cracks Hansson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hansson down.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Hansson avoids the body shot from Seran.
Seran backing away here, and Hansson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Seran lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Seran scores with a decent looking hook.
Seran scores with a leg kick.
Hansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Seran misses. #T3#
Seran with a nice calf kick.
Hansson checks a low kick from Seran.
Hansson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seran finds it's way round the side to connect with Hansson's head.
Seran motions for Hansson to come forward. Seran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hansson misses with a body shot.
Seran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seran scores with a punch to the head.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Hansson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Seran blocks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seran, as that shot connected.
Seran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Hansson slips a straight right by Seran.
Seran lands with a good body shot.
Hansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Seran.
Seran with the inside 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!
Good leg kick by Seran.
Seran sizes up Hansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seran wants to land a leg kick but Hansson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seran throws a solid leg kick but Hansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seran.
Hansson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seran to score with a decent uppercut.
Hansson misses with a hook. Seran ducked under it nicely.
Seran throws a leg kick but Hansson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seran.
Hansson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice jab there from Seran.
Seran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hansson connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Seran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olyn Seran is winning the standup battle so far.
Seran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansson's head backwards.
Seran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hansson throws out the jab.
Seran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansson's head backwards.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Seran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansson can do to turn this around?
Seran thows a leg kick but Hansson checks it
and Hansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran tries to clinch up
and Hansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Seran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Seran moves into the clinch successfully.
Seran prevents Hansson from breaking the clinch.
Seran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hansson smiles and moves 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!
Seran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Seran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Seran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Seran. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seran cracks Hansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Seran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansson missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Seran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seran.
Seran lands with a cross.
Seran misses with a low kick. #T4#
Seran wants to slow Hansson down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Hansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran moves out of range of the body kick.
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Hansson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Hansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Seran with a nice cross.
Seran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hansson blocks an uppercut.
Hansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran'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#
Jab, jab by Hansson - just one landing.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran lands with a straight right. Hansson didn't see that one coming.
Seran throws out a leg kick but Hansson moves out of range and Seran only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hansson checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Hansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seran.
Seran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seran fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hansson! But no joy.#T1#
Seran throws a looping overhand right but Hansson ducks down to avoid it.
Hansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Seran finds it's target.
Hansson throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily.
Seran tries to score with a low kick but Hansson moves his leg out of the way.
Seran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seran blocks a head kick by Hansson.
A shot to the liver by Seran. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Seran has managed to clinch.
Hansson lands an uppercut.
Hansson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Hansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Hansson.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hansson scores with a hook.
Hansson misses with a body shot.
Seran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Olyn Seran's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansson checks a leg kick.
Seran wants to clinch up but Hansson keeps it at a distance.
Seran tries a low kick but Hansson avoids it.
It seemed like Hansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansson.
Seran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hansson sprawls and moves away.
Seran throws a lazy right hand but Hansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anders Hansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Seran throws a leg kick which misses Hansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hansson tries to avoid it.
Seran tests Hansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seran throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansson.
Seran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hansson under the eye.
Seran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seran.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses.
Seran misses with a leg kick.
Seran scores with a leg kick.
Hansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran lands a jab.
Seran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hansson misses with a head kick.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Seran misses
and Hansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Seran.
Hansson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seran throws a hook but Hansson avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seran, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

After winning the bout, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC 108 - McGuire vs Krylov     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021
#R1#
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Moxley moves in looking to clinch but Seran pushes him off.
Seran throws a fast counter high kick but Moxley manages to duck under it in time.
Seran thumps Moxley with a low kick.
Moxley misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moxley swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moxley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Moxley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Seran instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Seran breaks the clinch.
Moxley scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seran throws out the jab.
Moxley attempts a counter takedown but Seran avoids it well and moves away.
Seran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seran throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Seran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Seran. Beautiful body shot.
Seran throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Seran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moxley back to the cage. Seran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Seran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Seran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olyn Seran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seran throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.#TD#
Moxley shoots in and bounces Seran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Moxley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moxley has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.
Moxley trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #T3#
Moxley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moxley is fighting to break Seran's control of his arms but Seran is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Seran 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.
Seran has his hands on Moxley's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moxley distracts Seran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moxley wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Seran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moxley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moxley trying to keep a closed guard but Seran is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Seran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moxley works Seran's body with a nice hook.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran avoids the head kick by Moxley.
A little jabbing left from Seran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran scores with a one two! Moxley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moxley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seran tests Moxley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Moxley lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Seran rushes Moxley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moxley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moxley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran tries to work over Moxley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Seran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seran tries to clinch but Moxley moves away
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Seran throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Moxley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley throwing strikes from guard but Seran blocks nicely.
Moxley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moxley looking to sit in guard and control but Seran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Seran sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Moxley working a defensive guard but Seran manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moxley is not content to let Seran control the position.
Moxley sneaks back into half guard.
Seran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moxley wants to control but Seran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moxley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Moxley wants to get back to full guard.
Seran stalling away here and it's allowed Moxley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran wants to stand but Moxley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olyn Seran 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#
Moxley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seran can pounce on him.
Seran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but Seran manages to avoid it.
Moxley avoids the body shot from Seran.
Moxley feinted with a counter takedown.
Moxley scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moxley throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Seran moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley lands with a right to the head.
Seran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moxley working aggressively here.
Seran lands a body punch.
Seran is trying to push Moxley away but Moxley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Seran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seran lands with a cross.
Seran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley connects with a body shot.
Seran looks to land a left hand but Moxley moved out of range nicely.
Moxley is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Seran gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxley.
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Georges Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Moxley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seran scores with a jab to the head.
Seran throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Moxley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moxley with a poor takedown
enabling Seran to counter with a crisp jab.
Moxley throws a right hand that Seran ducks under and follows up with a left that Seran also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Seran misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Moxley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Seran manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Moxley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moxley trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moxley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Seran stays in close to Moxley's body and controls the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moxley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Moxley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Moxley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Moxley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seran has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seran 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

Olyn Seran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 102 - Tai Kung vs Izmaylov     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Vaiduoklis misses the jab.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Seran with the counter takedown but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Seran avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaiduoklis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vaiduoklis's hands.
Vaiduoklis looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seran.
Vaiduoklis thumps Seran with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seran circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Vaiduoklis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seran is out of range and Vaiduoklis settles back down.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Vaiduoklis jabs Seran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Seran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Seran throws a combination that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaiduoklis throws the kick towards the body but Seran avoids it.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Vaiduoklis's head coaches at Arcalimon Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Seran is looking to clinch.
Seran checks a leg kick.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Vaiduoklis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Seran as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Seran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis lands an overhand right.
Seran moves out of range as Vaiduoklis throws a body kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to the head.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Seran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seran down.
Seran throws a leg kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis is looking for a counter combo.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaiduoklis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaiduoklis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Seran wants to counter the offense by Vaiduoklis and move into the clinch position.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Seran moved away.
Seran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vaiduoklis on the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a combination but Seran avoids it well.
Vaiduoklis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab from Seran.
Seran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Seran needs to keep his hands up - Vaiduoklis had a free shot at his head there.
Seran lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran lands a really nice looking cross but Vaiduoklis seems unphased.
Seran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vaiduoklis at a distance.
Seran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seran checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Seran misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Seran ducked under it nicely.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaiduoklis.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Vaiduoklis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seran staying out of range there.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vaiduoklis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaiduoklis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab from Seran.
Seran tries a low kick but Vaiduoklis avoids it.
Vaiduoklis motions for Seran to come forward. Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis sets himself, and Seran steps forward looking for the clinch! Vaiduoklis avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Seran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Seran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Seran closes the distance and pushes Vaiduoklis back into the cage.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Vaiduoklis's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis misses with the head strike.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Seran has Vaiduoklis pressed against the cage, preventing Vaiduoklis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Vaiduoklis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran is trying to pull guard but Vaiduoklis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis pushes Seran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaiduoklis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Vaiduoklis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Vaiduoklis controls the action.
Seran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a head punch that misses.
Vaiduoklis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow. #T2#
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Vaiduoklis controls the action.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vaiduoklis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vaiduoklis struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Seran.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Seran lands a body shot.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Seran pushes Vaiduoklis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Vaiduoklis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis checks it.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
A leg kick checked by Seran.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaiduoklis.
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Vaiduoklis misses its target.
Seran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Vaiduoklis throws a chopping leg kick but Seran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vaiduoklis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran moves out of range as Vaiduoklis strikes.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight left.
Seran ducks right into an uppercut from Vaiduoklis. #T4#
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a push kick but Seran slaps the foot to one side.
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
As Seran backs away, Vaiduoklis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seran feints and then cracks Vaiduoklis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vaiduoklis down.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vaiduoklis. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the leg kick from Seran.
Vaiduoklis lands a slapping body shot.
Vaiduoklis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vaiduoklis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
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 Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick aimed at Seran's knee but Seran avoids it well.
Seran lands a head shot.
Seran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaiduoklis's sensitive parts.
Seran throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab.
A jab from Seran misses.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.#CL2#
Seran clinches up against the cage.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Vaiduoklis's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaiduoklis.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaiduoklis smiles and moves away.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis sets himself, and Seran steps forward looking for the clinch! Vaiduoklis avoids it this time.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Vaiduoklis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran connects with a body shot.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seran 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 Vaiduoklis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vaiduoklis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Seran stuns Vaiduoklis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a body kick but Seran moved away.
Vaiduoklis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seran misses with a double jab.
Vaiduoklis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Seran with the counter takedown but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Seran blocks a jab.
Seran tries to counter with a clinch but Vaiduoklis shakes him off and moves away.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seran.
Seran moves out of range of the leg kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seran lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
Seran thumps Vaiduoklis with a low kick.
Seran throws the left hand but Vaiduoklis avoids the punch easily.
Vaiduoklis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick that knocks Seran off balance momentarily.
Vaiduoklis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis staying out of range there.
Seran with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis 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.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Seran throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis checks it.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
A leg kick checked by Seran.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Seran checks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaiduoklis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards.
Vaiduoklis throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaiduoklis.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Vaiduoklis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaiduoklis staying out of range there.
Vaiduoklis throws a wild body kick that Seran sees coming a mile off.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran blocks the body kick.
Seran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran is looking to score with low kicks.
Seran blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Seran.
Vaiduoklis misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vaiduoklis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Seran digs a right hand underneath Vaiduoklis's ribcage. Vaiduoklis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seran jumps guard but Vaiduoklis stands there with Seran around his waist. Seran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis working aggressively here.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Seran tries to work over Vaiduoklis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaiduoklis working aggressively here.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Seran jumps guard and drags Vaiduoklis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vaiduoklis looking to pass the guard.
Seran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaiduoklis is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Seran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vaiduoklis has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Seran looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vaiduoklis passes into side control!
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but Vaiduoklis keeps moving and retains side control.
Vaiduoklis wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy. #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.
Seran tries to improve position but can't.
Seran keeps trying to improve his position.
Vaiduoklis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaiduoklis controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Seran tries to buck Vaiduoklis off but Vaiduoklis is having none of it.
Seran is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vaiduoklis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Seran tries to hold on but Vaiduoklis postures up.
Seran is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Vaiduoklis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Seran can't escape the position.
Vaiduoklis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Seran to take his back!
Vaiduoklis keeps control of the position as Seran tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Seran right now.
Seran is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis had his way with Olyn Seran in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seran.
Vaiduoklis tries to work over Seran's front leg with a kick but Seran checks it.
Seran tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vaiduoklis needs to keep his hands up - Seran had a free shot at his head there.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Seran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vaiduoklis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Seran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seran down.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vaiduoklis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Seran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis holds him up against the cage and eventually Seran drops back down to his feet.
Seran lands a left hand.
Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaiduokliss head.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis gets through Seran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis is trying to break the clinch but Seran is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaiduoklis.
Seran working aggressively here.
Vaiduoklis tries to circle away but Seran has him pinned against the cage.
Vaiduoklis has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Seran working aggressively here.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards.
Seran tries to work over Vaiduoklis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Vaiduoklis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran feints the counter takedown.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seran takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Seran.
Seran throws a leg kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis moves forwards but Seran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook.
Seran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaiduoklis.
Seran throws an overhand right that lands on Vaiduoklis's shoulder, as Vaiduoklis tries to avoid the shot.
Vaiduoklis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaiduoklis looks for the body kick but Seran saw that one coming.
Vaiduoklis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seran misses with a body shot. #T4#
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Vaiduoklis wants to slow Seran down by chopping away at his legs.
Seran with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaiduoklis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seran misses the jab.
Seran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Vaiduoklis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vaiduoklis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight on the outside.
Vaiduoklis tried to counter with a leg kick but Seran avoided it.
Vaiduoklis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vaiduoklis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seran moves out of range as Vaiduoklis throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vaiduoklis 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!

Juodasis Vaiduoklis retains his lightweight title!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021
#R1#
Seran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Hansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Seran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Hansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Hansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Seran.
Hansson throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson counters with a body kick.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Seran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansson counters with a left and a right that stings Seran. #CL#
Hansson tries to keep at a distance but Seran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hansson walks away with a smile on his face. Seran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson throws a big counter head kick but Seran avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansson. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran punishes Hansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Seran connects with a jab.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hansson counters with a body kick.
Hansson throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hansson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Seran takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Hansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seran slips under a jab.#T2#
Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seran throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran looks to land a right hand but Hansson moved out of range.
Hansson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Seran blocks it well.
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!
Hansson throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
Seran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seran digs a good hook to Hansson's body.
Seran is looking to wear down Hansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seran lands a jab to Hansson's midsection.
Hansson defending well as Seran loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Seran throws a chopping leg kick but Hansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hansson. Hansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Hansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran connects with a solid leg kick.
Hansson throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
Seran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansson's sensitive parts.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seran fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hansson lands a body shot.
Hansson wants to break free but Seran has control.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hansson to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Seran pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Hansson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seran, up you get!
Seran loads up on a big right hand but Hansson slips the punch.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hansson throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Seran cracks Hansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hansson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's time! Seran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Seran misses.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansson.
Hansson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hansson.
Hansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
A swing and a miss from Seran.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran is looking to counter the offense by Hansson and move into the clinch.
Hansson checks a low kick from Seran.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran moves away from the strike by Hansson.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Seran connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Seran has managed to clinch. #T1#
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hansson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Seran takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Seran takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Seran is looking to chop away at Hansson's legs.
Hansson throws a big shot that misses.
Olyn Seran is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson misses with a straight left.
Seran stuns Hansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Hansson ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran looks to throw the jab but Hansson is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seran.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Seran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hansson doesn't seem phased though.
Seran scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran cracks Hansson with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Seran.
Hansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seran connects with a crisp jab.
Seran throws the left hand but Hansson avoids the punch easily.
Hansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.#T3#
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Seran blocks a head kick by Hansson.
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seran throws a chopping leg kick but Hansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Seran is predictable there
enabling Hansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Seran scores with a hook to the body. Hansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hansson pushes Seran away with a front kick.
Seran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seran looks to throw the jab but Hansson is out of range.
Seran 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.
Seran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hansson throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Seran is looking to clinch but Hansson is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hansson.
Seran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Hansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Seran throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range.
Seran throws a low kick but Hansson avoids it.
Hansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
A clash of legs there as Hansson blocks the low kick.
Seran throws a right hand that misses
and Hansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Seran misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hansson! But no joy.
Seran throws a solid leg kick but Hansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seran.
Good standup being displayed there by Seran as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hansson misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Seran misses
and Hansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hansson with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran connects with a right hand. Hansson shakes it off.
Seran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansson moves forwards but Seran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Hansson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.#T2#
Seran slips under a jab from Hansson.
Seran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Seran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seran throws a nice looking combination but Hansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seran connects with a leg kick.
Hansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seran lunges at Hansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hansson's hand. #CL#
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Anders Hansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hansson tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Hansson back against the cage.
Hansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Hansson tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Hansson back against the cage. #BC2#
Hansson manages to break the clinch.
Hansson swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Seran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seran prevents a body shot from Hansson. #BC2#
Hansson breaks the clinch.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Hansson throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Hansson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Seran there.
Hansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Seran missing with a left hand there. Hansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran misses with a right hand
and Hansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seran is looking to clinch.
Hansson throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Seran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hansson! But no joy.
Seran wants to clinch
letting Hansson counter with a right hand.
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 circling a little - Hansson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seran.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Seran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hansson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hansson scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seran 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 87 - Todd vs Kirk     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Merel avoids the body shot from Seran.
A nice side step and Merel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Merel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seran. Seran obviously looking to wear him down.
Seran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Merel. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Seran.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel working aggressively here. #T1#
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Merel scores with a shoulder strike.
Seran working aggressively here. #TD#
Seran drags the fight down to the ground.
Merel is looking to work some ground and pound but Seran has wrist control.
Merel throwing strikes from guard but Seran blocks nicely. #SUB#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel chips away with some ground and pound.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merel scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Seran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merel controls the pace.#SUB#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel postures up and lands a big shot to Seran's brow. #SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merel is aware though and is defending well.
Merel wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily. #SUB#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel won't allow Seran to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Merel pushes down on Seran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Merel is trying to control. Seran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
Seran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Seran.
A jab from Seran finds it's way through Merel's defenses.
Merel defending well as Seran loads up on a big left hand.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Seran fails to land with a series of punches.
Merel throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Merel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Seran.#T1#
A big right from Merel misses.
Seran moves in looking to clinch but Merel pushes him off.
Seran throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Merel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merel can do to turn this around?
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Seran rushes Merel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head.
Merel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seran misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Merel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Merel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Seran looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Seran swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel keeps the fight on the outside.
Merel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merel.
A countering left hand to the body from Merel misses.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Seran does it's job there.
Merel scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seran darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Seran wants to clinch.
Merel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seran scores with a sloppy right hand. Merel should have avoided that one.
Seran fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Merel takes one to the side of the head.
Merel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seran.
An inside leg kick lands from Seran.
Merel scores with a jab to the body.
Seran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Merel's hands.
Seran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Merel on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Merel.
Merel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Seran throws a right hand that misses
and Merel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Seran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merel in his tracks.
Seran tries to clinch up but Merel circles away and keeps his distance.
Seran misses with a looping right.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Merel scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Olyn Seran is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
An inside leg kick lands from Seran. #T1#
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Seran misses with a left hand
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Seran misses with the combination.
Anthony Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Merel momentarily.
Merel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seran.
Some wild striking there from Seran.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Merel checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Seran swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Seran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seran misses with a leg kick.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel keeps the fight on the outside.
Seran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Merel tries to move into range but Seran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Merel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merel manages to circle out of the way.
It looks like Seran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Seran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Merel is out of range.
A nice side step and Merel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.
Merel blocks a jab.
Seran throws out a leg kick but Merel moves out of range and Seran only half commits.
Merel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony Merel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Seran settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran tries to clinch there but Merel circles away.
Merel throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Seran lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seran, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 80 - Pisswater vs Seran     
Date:   Jun 25, 2021
#R1#
Pisswater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seran throws a hook to the side of Pisswater's head but Pisswater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Seran rushes Pisswater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Pisswater.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pisswater backwards.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
Pisswater is trying to break the clinch but Seran has him pressed against the cage.
Seran fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Pisswater.
Pisswater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pisswater taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pisswater working aggressively here.
Pisswater throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Seran.
Pisswater is trying to force a seperation but Seran has the dominant position.
Pisswater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pisswater lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seran lands a left hand. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Pisswater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pisswater blocks a low kick nicely.
Seran throws a front kick aimed at Pisswater's knee but Pisswater avoids it well.
Seran throws a leg kick but Pisswater checks it.
A leg kick checked by Pisswater.
A low kick lands for Pisswater.
Pisswater lands a jab to the nose.
Pisswater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pisswater has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pisswater tries to move into range but Seran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seran lands a jab.
A jab from Pisswater misses.
Pisswater misses with a body shot. #CL#
Pisswater has closed the distance and engaged Seran in a clinch.
Pisswater cracks Seran with a nice body shot.
Pisswater throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pisswater.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pisswater. #BC#
Pisswater breaks the clinch.
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pisswater is just out of range.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pisswater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pisswater.
Seran slips a straight right by Pisswater.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Pisswater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Seran has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Seran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Pisswater gets to his feet - Seran follows without any prompting. #T3#
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pisswater throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran wants to counter with a clinch but Pisswater pushes him away.
Pisswater on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seran lands with a good body shot.
Seran thuds his right hand into Pisswater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pisswater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Seran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pisswater.
Seran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pisswater throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pisswater throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Pisswater avoids the body shot from Seran. #CL#
Pisswater has Seran up against the cage in a clinch.
Pisswater lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pisswater blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Seran gets control of Pisswater's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pisswater preventing the sweep. #SU#
Pisswater stands up and waves to Seran to follow him.
Seran moves out of range as Pisswater strikes.#CL#
Pisswater moves into the clinch.
Pisswater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pisswater.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater is working Seran over against the cage.
Pisswater scores with a hook to the body.
Seran blocks a body shot from Pisswater.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pisswater to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Pisswater manages to break the clinch.
Pisswater misses with a low kick.
Seran throws a solid leg kick but Pisswater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seran.
Pisswater throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seran.
Seran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Nati Pisswater 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#
Seran sizes up Pisswater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pisswater moves away from the strike by Seran.
Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Pisswater moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Seran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Pisswater darts in and clinches Seran up against the cage.
Pisswater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow. #TD2#
Seran jumps guard.
Seran wants to sweep here but Pisswater controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Pisswater gets to his feet. Seran looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Seran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Pisswater wants to land a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Seran feints and then cracks Pisswater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pisswater down.
Pisswater scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seran throws a poor cross that misses
and Pisswater counters with a leg kick.
Pisswater throws out a loose jab but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Pisswater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pisswater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pisswater scores with a hook.
Seran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pisswater throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Pisswater forces Seran back against the cage and clinches.
Pisswater has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
Seran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran jumps guard but Pisswater stands there with Seran around his waist. Seran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pisswater tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Pisswater back against the cage. #T2#
Pisswater cracks Seran with a nice body shot.
Seran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pisswater backwards.
Pisswater misses with a punch to the body.
Pisswater slowing the pace effectively.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Pisswater tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pisswater to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Seran pulls guard effortlessly.
Seran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Seran has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Seran is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Pisswater has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Seran is proving hard to escape from.
Seran is trying to keep Pisswater in close.
Seran keeping full guard, as Pisswater tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pisswater wants to stand but Seran is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seran thows a leg kick but Pisswater checks it
and Pisswater counters with a nice low kick that buckles Seran's knee momentarily.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pisswater.
A big left from Seran misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pisswater connects with an inside leg kick.
Pisswater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Pisswater.
Pisswater thuds a left hand into Seran's body.
Pisswater misses with a low kick.
Pisswater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pisswater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seran.
Pisswater slips a jab from Seran.
Pisswater throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Pisswater misses with an uppercut.
Pisswater throws a leg kick but Seran moved away.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran 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. #CL#
Pisswater clinches with his opponent.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pisswater to keep the fight standing.
Nati Pisswater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Seran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pisswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pisswater to keep the fight standing.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nati Pisswater dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Good work by Seran as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Pisswater clinches.
Seran tries to pull guard but Pisswater holds him up against the cage and eventually Seran drops back down to his feet.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Seran blocking some punches.
Pisswater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Seran has Pisswater pressed against the cage, preventing Pisswater from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
Seran tries to pull guard but Pisswater holds him up against the cage and eventually Seran drops back down to his feet.
Pisswater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
Pisswater lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran. #BC#
Pisswater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pisswater misses with a low kick as Seran jumps back.
Seran wants to counter with a clinch but Pisswater pushes him away.#CL#
Pisswater clinches. #T1#
Pisswater working aggressively here. #BC#
Pisswater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
Seran misses with a low kick.
Seran tries a low kick but Pisswater avoids it.
Nati Pisswater is winning the standup battle so far.
Seran tried to score with a low kick but Pisswater checks it.
Seran throws a leg kick
enabling Pisswater to counter with a crisp jab.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seran. That's going to slow Pisswater down.
Nice straight punches there by Pisswater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pisswater.
Seran misses with an uppercut. Pisswater saw that one coming.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pisswater.
Pisswater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pisswater dodges the punch combination from Seran.
Pisswater tries to land a front kick but Seran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seran with the inside leg kick.
Seran is looking to clinch.
Pisswater misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Pisswater checks a low kick from Seran.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pisswater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Seran lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pisswater has Seran up against the cage in a clinch.
Nati Pisswater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pisswater.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pisswater.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
Pisswater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nati Pisswater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
Pisswater looking to stall.
Pisswater lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pisswater gets through Seran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pisswater.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pisswater.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
Nati Pisswater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pisswater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pisswater blocking some punches.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pisswater to keep the fight standing.
Seran working aggressively here.
A short right from Seran.
Pisswater lands with a right to the head.
Pisswater blocks an uppercut.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Pisswater backwards.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Pisswater.
Seran fails to pull guard. #T4#
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Pisswater.
Pisswater blocking some punches.
Pisswater lands with a short shot to the head.
Seran prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Pisswater softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pisswater.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Pisswater looking to slow down the pace here.
Seran jumps guard but Pisswater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nati Pisswater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pisswater, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nati Pisswater!

Nati Pisswater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Tarantino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seran 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.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Tarantino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Tarantino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seran was covering up waiting for the punch and Tarantino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tarantino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seran's guard.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
Tarantino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarantino trying to control from half guard but Seran is working away.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Seran is defending well.
Seran moves into full guard.
Tarantino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #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.
Tarantino is fighting to break Seran's control of his arms but Seran is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarantino is looking to pass into half guard but Seran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Seran is in guard.#REVR#
Tarantino has a closed guard, preventing Seran from standing up.
Tarantino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seran preventing the sweep.
Seran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tarantino is pressing down on Seran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Tarantino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seran is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tarantino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seran is aware though and is defending well.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarantino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seran manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarantino trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Tarantino is working Seran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seran pulls Tarantino in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Tarantino postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Seran is keeping the position.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Tarantino works over Seran with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarantino trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tarantino fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Seran misses its target.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarantino misses with a left hand
letting Seran counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Tarantino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Seran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarantino off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Seran is persistently looking for the submission but Tarantino is defending it well. #T1#
Tarantino wants to control his opponent's hands but Seran gets his hands free.
Quintet Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Seran looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tarantino is controlling Seran 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #SUB#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarantino defends it easily.
Tarantino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seran's guard. #SUB2#
Tarantino is working for a kimura but Seran is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarantino pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Seran is concentrating on defense, preventing Tarantino from advancing position.
Tarantino is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.
Seran trying to control from the bottom.
Seran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Seran is looking for a sweep. Tarantino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seran is pressing down on Tarantino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarantino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Seran has his foot on Tarantino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarantino works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarantino is looking to work some ground and pound but Seran has wrist control.
Tarantino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seran has control of Tarantino's left arm, preventing Tarantino from doing any damage.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarantino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quintet Tarantino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tarantino throws a poor cross that misses
and Seran counters with a left to the body.
Tarantino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Tarantino misses.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Seran counters with a crisp one two that drops Tarantino! Seran thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tarantino to his feet! Tarantino is in big trouble!#ROC#Tarantino is rocked!
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut
and Seran counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Tarantino has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
A relieved looking Olyn Seran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Chai defending well as Seran loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Seran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai has had enough of the clinch but Seran keeps him there for the moment.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
I was talking to Chai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Seran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with some punches.
A short left from Seran.
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!#TD2#
Seran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seran controlling Chai's posture.
Seran 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Chai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Seran clinches up against the cage.
Seran jumps guard but Chai stands there with Seran around his waist. Seran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Seran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chai uses from the top position.
Chai won't allow Seran to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Seran working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T3##SU#
Chai gets to his feet. Seran looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai cracks Seran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chai.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai throws a hook but Seran blocks it.
Chai throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Seran counters by clinching up.
Seran working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Seran blocks a body shot from Chai. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
Seran lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai lands an uppercut.#BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Seran moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seran.
Seran throws a front kick aimed at Chai's knee but Chai avoids it well.
Seran takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Seran misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Seran counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Chai throws a series of punches but Seran moves out of range.
Chai sets himself, and Seran steps forward looking for the clinch! Chai avoids it this time.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran misses the jab.
Seran throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Seran wants to clinch.
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 Pinero Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Seran avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai slips under a jab.
Seran throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran swinging wildly here.
Seran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Seran looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Seran loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seran misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back.#T1#
Seran missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
Seran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chai.
Seran misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Chai.#CL2#
Seran has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Seran pulls guard.
Seran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Seran keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily. #T2#
Seran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinero Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Seran looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chai is defending well. Seran quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chai has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Seran celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyn Seran!
A very excited looking Olyn Seran 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 Pinero Chai had this to say: 'Shit happens ...'.

 

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Miller misses with a looping left.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seran 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.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Seran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller 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 shot lands for Miller.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Josephus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.
Seran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller lands a head shot.
Miller digs a good hook to Seran's body.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Seran's ribs.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Josephus Miller has been cut.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Miller lands a jab to Seran's midsection.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Seran's belly button to the back.#T2#
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Seran counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Seran to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seran is working Miller over against the cage.
Seran blocking some punches.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seran.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seran.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Seran prevents a body shot from Miller.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Seran pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Seran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josephus Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josephus Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Miller clinches up with Seran and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
A short uppercut from Miller. #CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seran.#BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller digs a good hook to Seran's body. #T1#
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Seran is looking to counter punch.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Seran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Miller punishes Seran's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Miller digs a right hand into Seran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seran's gas tank.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Seran pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Seran drags the fight down to the ground.
Seran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller controls the position.
Seran tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seran will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seran is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josephus Miller 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Miller has Seran up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Seran blocks a jab.
Seran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
Seran slips under a jab from Miller.
Seran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller lunges at Seran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seran's hand. #T1#
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran is looking to counter punch.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran tried to counter with a leg kick but Miller avoided it.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well,Seran is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
Seran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Seran.
Miller lands a head shot.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller scores with a body shot. #T3#
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seran doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Seran.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Seran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller cracks Seran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Seran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seran.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.#T4#
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Miller. #TD#
Seran gets control of Miller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Seran is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Seran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Seran up and slammed him! Seran can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!
Seran throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josephus Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Josephus Miller!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Josephus Miller!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Josephus Miller!

Josephus Miller wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: HFC 60 - David vs Goliath     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Seran throws a right hand that misses
and Kona counters with a stiff right hand.
Seran is looking to clinch but Kona is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seran.
Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran 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 big right from Seran misses.
A quick step to the side and Kona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Kona
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a hook to the side of Kona's head but Kona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seran! But no joy.
Kai Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kona counters with a good low kick that Seran was not able to check. #CL#
Seran gets tackled into the cage by Kona. Kona maintains the clinch. #T1#
Kona tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
I was talking to Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kona on the inside. #BC#
Kona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kona clinches.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kona.
Kona blocks a body shot from Seran.
Kona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kona scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Seran clinches up against the cage.
Seran prevents Kona from breaking the clinch.
Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Kona misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran scores with a shoulder strike.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kona is trying to break free.
Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran jumps guard but Kona stands there with Seran around his waist. Seran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Kona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kona feints and then cracks Seran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seran down.
Seran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kona.
Kona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kona swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran misses with a straight left.
Kona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kona paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kona scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Seran blocks the low kick.
Seran wants to counter with a clinch but Kona pushes him away.
Kona misses with a hook to the body
and Seran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kona thinking.
Kona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seran! But no joy.
Kona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seran scrambles back to his feet.
Kona throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran wants to clinch but Kona slips to the side
letting Kona counter with a right hand.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kona is looking to wear down Seran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Seran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kona misses with an uppercut.
Seran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kona.
Seran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran misses with an uppercut. Kona saw that one coming.
Kona slips under a jab.
Kona throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kona moves away.
Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seran checks a low kick from Kona.
Kona 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.

Kai Kona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seran to score with a decent uppercut.
Kona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kona jabs Seran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seran can do to turn this around?
Kona connects with a nice looking jab.
Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seran throws a nice looking combination but Kona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona throws a wild body kick that Seran sees coming a mile off.
Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Seran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kona missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Seran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Kona.
Kona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seran throws a body punch but Kona moves out of range.
Kona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kona closes the distance and pushes Seran back into the cage.#BC#
Kona breaks from the clinch.
Kona throws a sloppy body shot
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran checks a low kick from Kona.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Kona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Good shot there by Seran.
Seran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kona.
Kai Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
Seran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seran swings for the body but Kona moves out of range.
Seran takes a swing at Kona's ribcage but misses.
Kona misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kona has closed the distance and engaged Seran in a clinch.
Seran prevents Kona from breaking the clinch.
Kona cracks Seran with a nice body shot.#T3#
Seran is trying to pull guard but Kona turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Seran.
Nice body punch from Kona.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kona.
Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Kona prevents a body shot from Seran. #BC#
Kona manages to break the clinch.
Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Kona misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut.
Seran lands a slapping body shot.
Kona connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kona.
Seran wants to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch position.
Seran swings for the body but Kona moves out of range.
Kona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran blocks a leg kick.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kona misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a right hand to the body.
Kona throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Seran clinches with his opponent.
Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seran tries to pull guard but Kona won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Kona.
A body shot lands from Seran.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Seran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kona rushes Seran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Kona misses with some punches.
Kona wants to break free but Seran has control.
Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran keeps control of Kona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seran working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Kona.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kona breaks the clinch.
Kona swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Seran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seran.
Kai Kona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seran tries to work over Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kona working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kona. #BC#
Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kona's hands.
Kona lands with an uppercut that bounces Seran off the cage and back into range.
Kona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kona finds it's way round the side to connect with Seran's head.
Seran misses with a looping right.
Kona misses the shot to the body.
Kona stuns Seran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kona.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Kona throws a wild body kick that Seran sees coming a mile off.
Seran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kona scores with a jab. Seran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Seran tries to keep at a distance but Kona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seran blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Seran.
Seran pushes Kona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kona tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Seran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kona controls his hands.
Seran lands a nice shot to the body.
Seran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran is working Kona over against the cage.#BC#
Kona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seran throws out a counter right but Kona avoids it with no problem.
Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Kona
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran moves out of range of the leg kick from Kona.#T4#
Seran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kona misses with a hook to the body
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Kona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran misses with a right hand
and Kona counters with a left to the body.
Seran throws a looping overhand right but Kona ducks down to avoid it.
Kona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kona throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Seran moves into the clinch.
Kona prevents a body shot from Seran.
Kona tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Kona back against the cage.
Seran tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.

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 Kai Kona.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kona, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kona!

An out of breath Kai Kona thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Seran throws a shot from downtown. Moxley moves away and avoids it.
Moxley scores with a sloppy right hand. Seran should have avoided that one.
Moxley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Moxley manages to avoid it.
Moxley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seran misses with a few strikes there.
Seran 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Seran misses its target.
Seran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Moxley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley.
Moxley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moxley with a jab.
Moxley throws a shot to the body.
Seran avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Seran cracks Moxley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Seran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley misses with a body shot
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Moxley is rocked!
Moxley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seran in his tracks.
Moxley is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seran scores with a counter punch that sends Moxley to the canvas! Seran smells blood - he's punishing Moxley with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Moxley has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC Speed Brawls IV     
Date:   Nov 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seran. Seran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Seran moved out of range nicely.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seran wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seran needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Seran seems unphased.
Chai digs a good hook to Seran's body. #T1#
Seran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
It looked like Seran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Seran.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seran eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seran blocks a leg kick.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
As Chai tries to get set, Seran tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
Seran swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai jabs at Seran's body.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Seran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai wants to break free but Seran has control.
Chai lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Chai misses with some punches. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seran slips under a jab from Chai.#T3#
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chai blocks a jab.#CL#
Seran moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Seran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Seran moves into the clinch.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai lands a left hand.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Seran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily. #SUB#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Seran off the cage and back into range.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Seran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Seran rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Seran manages to pull guard.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Seran is looking to pass into half guard but Chai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chai is in guard.#REVB#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Seran's guard.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily. #SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.
Pinero Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seran wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Chai tries to stand but Seran is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Chai stands up and waves to Seran to follow him.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Seran blocks a jab.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.
Chai works Seran's body with a nice hook.
Seran blocks a jab.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Seran's ribs.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chai misses with a left hand
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seran.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai'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#
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seran at a distance.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai avoids the body shot from Seran.
Chai 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.
Seran slips under a jab from Chai.
Seran swinging wildly here. #T1#
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Seran with an uppercut!
Seran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seran's head.
Seran with a hook.
Seran misses with a hook
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai connects with a jab.
Good work by Seran as he checks the leg kick.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Seran misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seran walks into a left hand.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Nice cross by Chai.
Chai avoids the body shot from Seran.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seran!
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Seran staying out of range there.
Seran tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai scores with a body shot. #T3#
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Seran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Seran off the cage and back into range.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Seran tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Seran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai cracks Seran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Seran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai lands with a straight right. Seran didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seran walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
A big left from Seran misses.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Chai.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seran moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chai 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!

During a confident post fight interview, Pinero Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Imanari.
Imanari throws a leg kick
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Imanari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Imanari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Imanari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imanari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Imanari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imanari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Imanari throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Imanari 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 Seran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Imanari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Imanari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imanari throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Imanari misses with a hook
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imanari. Imanari obviously looking to wear him down.
Seran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imanari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Imanari throws a shot to the body.
Imanari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seran throws an overhand right that lands on Imanari's shoulder, as Imanari tries to avoid the shot.
Seran checks a low kick from Imanari.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seran slips under a jab from Imanari.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Imanari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Imanari.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Imanari throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Imanari throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Imanari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imanari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Seran pushes Imanari up against the cage in a clinch.
Imanari misses with some punches.
A short left from Seran.
Seran tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran lands an uppercut.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Imanari misses with some punches.
Seran tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Imanari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran digs a right hand into Imanari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Imanari's gas tank.
Imanari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Nice body punch from Seran.
Imanari misses with a punch on the inside.
Imanari swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imanari misses with a punch on the inside.
Imanari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Imanari working aggressively here.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imanari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imanari.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imanari.
Seran digs a right hand into Imanari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Imanari's gas tank.
Imanari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imanari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Imanari blocking some punches.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imanari swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Imanari on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Seran.
Imanari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imanari tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Imanari back against the cage.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Imanari controls the action.
Imanari misses with the head strike.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran lands a body shot.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Imanari misses with a left hand
and Imanari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imanari thows a body kick. Seran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Seran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Imanari at a distance.
Imanari misses with a left hand
and Seran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Imanari thinking.
Seran misses with a straight right.
Imanari swings widly with a right hand
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Imanari misses with a leg kick
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imanari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imanari misses with a body punch
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imanari throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Imanari looks to move away, Seran throws a big counter combo but Imanari just gets out of the way.
Imanari throws a sloppy body shot
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imanari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seran. Seran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Imanari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seran throws out the jab.
Imanari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seran connects with a right hand. Imanari shakes it off.
Imanari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Imanari scores with a sloppy right hand. Seran should have avoided that one.
Imanari thumps Seran with a low kick.
Seran is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Imanari lands with a good body shot.
Imanari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seran to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Seran finds it's way through Imanari's defenses.
Seran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Imanari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Imanari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A big left from Imanari misses.
Imanari needs to keep his hands up - Seran had a free shot at his head 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!
Imanari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imanari with a hook.
Imanari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seran counters with a three punch combo that has Imanari backing up. Imanari nods at Seran to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Imanari is rocked!
A big left from Imanari misses.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Seran scores with a decent looking hook.
Imanari is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Imanari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seran. Seran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Imanari seems to have recovered his senses.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imanari can do to turn this around?
Imanari looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
Seran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imanari throws out a leg kick but Seran moves out of range and Imanari only half commits.
Imanari throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Seran cracks Imanari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Imanari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Imanari misses with a leg kick
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Imanari tries a low kick but Seran avoids it.
Seran is looking for a counter combo.
Imanari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Seran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imanari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imanari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Imanari finds it's target.
Imanari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Imanari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran misses with a hook.
Olyn Seran is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Imanari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Imanari shoots in and drives through. Seran sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
Imanari throws a front kick aimed at Seran's knee but Seran avoids it well.
Imanari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Imanari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Imanari misses.
Seran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Imanari misses.
Seran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nobuki Imanari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imanari.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imanari looks to land a right hand but Seran moved out of range.
A slow jab from Imanari misses its intended target.
Imanari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imanari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Imanari tries to land a body kick
and Imanari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Imanari.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Imanari.
Seran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imanari.
A big right from Seran misses.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imanari.
Seran slips a jab from Imanari.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imanari slips under a jab from Seran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran scores with a sloppy right hand. Imanari should have avoided that one.
Seran is looking to clinch but Imanari is avoiding it.
Imanari thumps Seran with a low kick.
Imanari throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Imanari throws a body shot but no joy.
Imanari throws out a powerful jab.
Imanari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Imanari scores with a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Imanari or not.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Seran lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seran.
Seran tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Seran.
Imanari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Nobuki Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran blocks a body shot from Imanari.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imanari's elbow.
Imanari stalling the fight.
Imanari misses with a punch on the inside.
Imanari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Imanari fails to land.
Imanari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imanari lands a body shot.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Imanari's head.
Seran blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Seran.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imanari misses with some punches.
Seran tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imanari lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
Imanari can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Imanari prevents a body shot from Seran.
Imanari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Seran tries a body shot but Imanari blocks it.
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran takes a shot to the head.
Imanari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Imanari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Imanari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A short left from Seran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran tries to pull guard but Imanari holds him up against the cage and eventually Seran drops back down to his feet.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran prevents a body shot from Imanari.
Imanari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
Seran pushes Imanari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imanari lands an uppercut.
Imanari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imanari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imanari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imanari swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seran, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 39 - Patriot vs Goncalves     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seran swings for the body but Imanari moves out of range. #CL2#
Seran rushes Imanari and presses him up against the cage.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Seran on the inside.
Imanari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imanari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imanari can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Imanari scores with a shoulder strike.
Seran blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Imanari has hold of one of Seran's legs. Seran is fighting the takedown attempt but Imanari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imanari 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.
Imanari is pushing down on Seran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Seran is fighting to maintain full guard but Imanari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seran is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.
Imanari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Seran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imanari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imanari's back!#T2#
Seran is trying to stick to Imanari's back but Imanari is turning into Seran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Seran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Imanari.
Imanari trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Seran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Imanari working for a triangle but Seran defends it easily.
Imanari is trying to keep Seran in close. #T3##SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Seran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Imanari is retaining full guard.
Seran pushes down on Imanari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Imanari wants to control but Seran is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Imanari defends it well. #SUB2#
Seran wants to work for an arm triangle but Imanari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imanari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Imanari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seran defends it easily.
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 Nobuki Imanari will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Imanari misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seran, as that shot connected.
Imanari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran scores with a decent looking hook.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Imanari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Imanari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seran on the side of the head.
Seran scores with a hook.
Imanari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Imanari throws a good cross that connects.
Imanari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imanari misses with a low kick.
Seran blocks the body kick.
Seran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Imanari.
Seran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imanari clobbers Seran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Imanari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seran lands with a cross.
Imanari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.#T1#
Seran throws a series of punches but Imanari moves out of range.
Imanari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seran throws a series of punches but Imanari moves out of range. #CL#
Imanari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seran, pushing him back against the cage.
Imanari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imanari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imanari lands with a short shot to the head.
Seran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Seran lands a body shot.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran works on Imanari's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Seran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Imanari looking to pass the guard.
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Seran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seran passes Imanari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Imanari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Seran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imanari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Seran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imanari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seran.
Imanari trying to hold on to Seran's head to control him but Seran postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanari is controlling Seran's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Imanari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seran pulls his head out easily.
Imanari trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Imanari is defending against the submission attempts here by Seran.
Imanari is looking to control Seran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imanari avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Seran throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Imanari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Imanari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran misses with a two punch combination.
Seran throws a series of punches but Imanari moves out of range.
Imanari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imanari scores with a jab. Seran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seran connects with a single shot there.
Nobuki Imanari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imanari.
Olyn Seran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imanari. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imanari slips a jab from Seran.
Imanari connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Seran.
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!
Imanari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Seran as he connects with a hook.
Seran blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Imanari looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range. #CL2#
Seran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Imanari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran prevents a body shot from Imanari.
Imanari has a couple of punches blocked by Seran. #TD2#
Seran jumps guard and drags Imanari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Seran throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Imanari escapes and throws Seran's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Imanari trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom. #T2#
Imanari taking a breather here.
Imanari gets to mount! Seran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Seran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Imanari with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Seran is squirming around, avoiding Imanari's attempts to control the action.
Seran sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seran is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Seran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Imanari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Imanari!
Seran is trying to work for a sweep but Imanari has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olyn Seran.
Well Seran 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: HFC 34 - Krylov vs Ferreria     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patriot throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Seran misses.
Patriot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seran checks it well.
Patriot wants to clinch.
Seran throws a hook to the side of Patriot's head but Patriot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patriot misses with some punches.
Patriot lands a shoulder strike.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Patriot avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage. #TD2#
Seran jumps guard.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Seran has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patriot defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Patriot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patriot has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.
Patriot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Patriot defends easily.
Seran is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Patriot defends easily.
Seran keeping full guard, as Patriot tries to pass. #SUB2#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patriot defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Patriot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patriot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seran is trying to keep Patriot in close. #SUB2#
Seran looking for subs off his back but Patriot has passed one foot through into half guard.
Patriot controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seran wants to control but Patriot is keeping busy.
Patriot controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Patriot clinches up with Seran and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olyn Seran 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seran prevents a body shot from Patriot.
Patriot throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran. #TD2#
Seran successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patriot passes into side control.
Seran tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Seran trying to control but Patriot postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Seran actively working from the bottom here.
Seran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patriot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patriot's back!
Seran not allowing Patriot to control his hands. #SUB2#
Seran is looking for the choke from the back position but Patriot is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Patriot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Seran's arms. #SUB2#
Patriot showing good submission defense here. #T2##SUB2#
Seran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Patriot staying busy and making it hard for Seran to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Patriot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Seran is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Patriot is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Patriot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Seran.
Patriot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Seran controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patriot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seran tries to control but Patriot wriggling away.
Seran controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Seran working for a guillotine from mount but Patriot is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Patriot tries to land a leg kick but Seran saw it coming and moves away.
Patriot doesn't manage to clinch there - Seran circles away.
Patriot tries to work over Seran's front leg with a kick but Seran checks it.
Seran tries to counter with a clinch but Patriot shakes him off and moves away.
Seran misses the shot to the body.
As Seran tries to get set, Patriot tries to push him back and clinch up but Seran manages to avoid the attempt.
Patriot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Patriot with a body shot.
Seran lands a body shot.
Patriot scores with a leg kick.
Seran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Patriot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seran, pushing him back against the cage.
Patriot blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Patriot's head.
Patriot misses with a body punch.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patriot lands with a right to the head.
Seran lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Seran blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Patriot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seran.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Patriot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patriot misses with a punch on the inside.
Patriot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran blocks a body shot from Patriot.
Seran blocks a body shot from Patriot.
Seran tries a body shot but Patriot blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
Seran tries to pull guard but Patriot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patriot blocks a body shot from Seran.
Patriot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Seran.
A shot in the inside from Patriot.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran jumps guard but Patriot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Patriot misses with a body punch.
Patriot is leaning against Seran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patriot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patriot lands with a right to the head.
Seran jumps guard but Patriot stands there with Seran around his waist. Seran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gorgon Patriot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Patriot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patriot just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Seran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seran being controlled here, momentarily.
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seran looking to control. #T3#
Patriot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patriot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Seran has his foot on Patriot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patriot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Seran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patriot has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Seran actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patriot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Seran has a hand on Patriot's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Patriot takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Patriot clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Patriot tries to clinch up
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Gorgon Patriot has been cut.#CL#
Patriot darts in and clinches Seran up against the cage.
Patriot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patriot misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
Patriot misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Patriot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Seran lands a left hand.
Patriot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran takes a shot to the head.
Seran working aggressively here. #TD2#
Seran successfully pulls guard.
Patriot preventing the sweep.
Seran trying to keep a closed guard but Patriot is proving a slippery customer.
Patriot stopping the sweep attempt from Seran.#SUB2#
Seran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patriot has passed into half guard!
Seran wants to control but Patriot is keeping busy. #T2#
Patriot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seran has a hand on Patriot's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Patriot takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Seran tries to hold on but Patriot postures up.
Seran can't escape the position. #T3#
Seran wants to control but Patriot is having none of it.
Seran is looking to improve his position but Patriot isn't that keen on the idea.
Patriot controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seran tries to lock up and control but Patriot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seran is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran tries to lock up and control but Patriot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Patriot had his way with Olyn Seran in that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Patriot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##CL#
Patriot moves into the clinch.
Patriot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head.
Seran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot.
Patriot tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Patriot lands a nice uppercut.
Patriot doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Seran manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Seran working for a triangle but Patriot defends it easily.
Patriot looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran is trying to keep Patriot in close.
Patriot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patriot defends it easily.
Seran controls Patriot momentarily but Patriot frees himself. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patriot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Seran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patriot has passed into half guard!
Patriot slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Seran looking for subs from the bottom but Patriot mounts him!
Seran is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Seran tries to hold on but Patriot pushes him away.
Patriot prevents Seran from getting the reversal.
Seran wants to control but Patriot is having none of it.
Seran can't escape the position.
Patriot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Patriot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
Seran wants to hold on but Patriot pushes him away.
Patriot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Seran is trying desperately to improve position.
Seran tries to lock up and control but Patriot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran is looking to improve his position but Patriot isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Patriot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patriot 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Patriot!

Gorgon Patriot retains his lightweight title!
Gorgon Patriot decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: HFC 26 - Independence Day     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seran but Seran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bleak scores with a nice head shot.
Seran throws a lazy right hand but Bleak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Seran avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Seran.
Seran throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Bleak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Seran misses #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control.
Seran taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bleak tries to score with some ground and pound. Seran controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bleak cracks Seran with a big elbow.
Bleak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bleak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Seran avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bleak.
Bleak cracks Seran with a big right hand but Seran just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Seran manages to get back to half guard.
Bleak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bleak working over Seran with some ground and pound. Seran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Legendary MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB2#
Bleak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seran is just riding it out for now. Bleak eventually gives up the hold.
Bleak prevents Seran from standing back up.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran wants to stand up but Bleak is controlling him.
Seran 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.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak cracks Seran with a solid left hand.
Bleak throws a strike but Seran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Bleak is trying to keep Seran in close.
Bleak pulls Seran in close to his closed guard and prevents Seran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Seran stays in close to Bleak's body and controls the position.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Bleak is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak keeps trying to improve his position.
Bleak looking to control.
Bleak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Seran trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Seran is fighting to break Bleak's control of his arms but Bleak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
Seran misses with a looping left.
Bleak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bleak thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran misses with a straight right.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seran as he jumps to the side.
Seran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bleak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Seran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bleak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bleak's back!#T1#
Bleak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bleak wants to hold on but Seran pushes him away.
Bleak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seran avoids the attempt from Bleak to control.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seran looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak wants to hold on but Seran pushes him away.
Bleak is desperately trying to improve his position but Seran has a good base and remains in mount.
Bleak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seran is thwarting Bleak's attempts to control the position.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bleak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bleak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wulfgang Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seran looking to pass the guard.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seran is looking to stand up but Bleak won't let him.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bleak trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Seran swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Seran lands a jab to the nose.
Seran looks to throw the jab but Bleak is out of range.
Bleak darts in looking for a takedown but Seran gets double underhooks and turns Bleak into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bleak slips a straight right by Seran.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Bleak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seran is fending him off so far but Bleak persists. Nope, Seran circles away and we're back to standing.
Seran is looking for a counter combo.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
Seran misses with a double jab.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Seran avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bleak goes for a double leg but Seran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seran continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seran wants it to stay on the feet.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Seran's corner calls for a 1-2. Seran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bleak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olyn Seran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Seran drops Bleak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bleak looks back up at him and smiles so Seran waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Bleak is rocked!
Seran misses with a straight right.
Bleak is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Bleak looks up at the clock. Bad move! Seran lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bleak. Seran pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Wulfgang Bleak was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.

 

Event: HFC 22 - Jack vs Carter     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvaleho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvaleho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Seran swings for the body but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Seran scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
Jose Carvaleho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran throws a jab when Carvaleho was well out of range.#TD#
Carvaleho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seran is wriggling around but Carvaleho manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Carvaleho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seran is just riding it out for now. Carvaleho eventually gives up the hold.
Seran is refusing to be controlled, as Carvaleho sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Carvaleho seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Carvaleho is working for an americana but Seran has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Carvaleho was thinking about the submission.
Carvaleho trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #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.
Seran wants to stand but Carvaleho is controlling the position.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Carvaleho from controlling successfully.
Seran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvaleho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Seran is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvaleho. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura here.
Seran wants to improve his position but Carvaleho is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Seran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carvaleho trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carvaleho passes into half guard.
Carvaleho is just content to waste time from the top position. Seran takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carvaleho won't allow Seran to get back to his feet.
Carvaleho passes Seran's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Carvaleho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seran has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carvaleho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvaleho tries to pass to full mount but Seran defends it.
Seran is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvaleho trying to mount his opponent but Seran defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carvaleho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seran has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Jose Carvaleho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seran counters with a left to the body.
Seran lands a nice looking body shot.
Seran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Seran throws the left hand but Carvaleho avoids the punch easily.
Carvaleho tries to counter with a takedown but Seran is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Seran misses the jab.
Carvaleho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Seran sprawls and moves away.
Seran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carvaleho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carvaleho ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Carvaleho missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carvaleho throws out the jab.
Carvaleho throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
Seran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvaleho throws a poor cross that misses
letting Seran counter with a right hand. #T2#
Carvaleho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvaleho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvaleho.
Seran defending well as Carvaleho loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Carvaleho clinches with his opponent.
Carvaleho lands an uppercut.
Carvaleho is trying to drag Seran to the mat but Seran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Carvaleho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Carvaleho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Seran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seran is not content to let Carvaleho control the position. #SUB#
Carvaleho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Seran is not content to let Carvaleho control the position. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carvaleho laying and praying for a moment but Seran takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvaleho stalling away here and it's allowed Seran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Seran throws out a loose jab but Carvaleho uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Carvaleho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seran on his heels. He'll look to pass Seran's guard now, I'm sure.
Carvaleho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seran is refusing to be controlled, as Carvaleho sits in half guard. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvaleho.
Carvaleho trying to control from Seran's half guard. Seran has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran keeping full guard, as Carvaleho tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Seran 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! Carvaleho rolls with it to try and escape but Seran cranks on the arm and Carvaleho is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyn Seran!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Madness 46 MAMF Championship     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Seran moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seran slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Seran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Seran.#T1#
Seran slips a straight right by Chai.#CL#
Seran takes the fight into the clinch.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action. #TD#
Seran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chai uses from the top position.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Seran.
Seran trying to control the position. #SUB#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Seran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Seran has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai postures up.
Chai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seran seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Seran.#T3#
Chai postures up. #SUB#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seran throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Seran swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a head kick. That will keep Seran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai catches Seran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Seran is looking to clinch.
Seran throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seran tries to clinch
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seran counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai misses with a hook
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.#T2#
Seran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Seran's head.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai misses with a hook.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Seran. Seran maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.#T3##BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seran walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai digs a good hook to Seran's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chai.
Chai scores with the left hand. Seran knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Olyn Seran's cut is getting worse.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Chai misses. #T4#
Chai throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
It looked like Seran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Seran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Seran catches Chai right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Seran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Seran misses its target.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seran darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Seran moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Seran fails to pull guard.
Chai presses Seran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Seran jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Seran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai is controlling Seran's posture.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Seran drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seran has Chai in his guard.#REVB#
Seran working a defensive guard here.
Chai won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Seran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Seran working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Seran working a defensive guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seran wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pinero Chai.
I've got Chai 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!

A relieved looking Pinero Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Madness 41 Seran vs Yun     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Yun looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Yun misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yun digs a good body shot into Seran's ribs.
Seran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yun with a jab.
Yun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seran walks into a straight right hand from Yun.
Seran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yun throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Yun manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Yun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seran throwing a counter right hand but Yun manages to avoid it.
Yun throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seran at a distance. #T1#
Yun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Seran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yun.
Seran wants to clinch up but Yun keeps it at a distance.
Yun throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Yun lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Yun throws a lazy uppercut
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Zou Yun has been cut.
Seran throws a shot from downtown. Yun moves away and avoids it.
Seran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seran takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Seran takes one to the chin there.
Yun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seran doesn't manage to clinch there - Yun circles away.
Zou Yun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yun.
Yun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Yun throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seran takes a swing at Yun's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Seran throws the left hand but Yun avoids the punch easily.
Yun 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.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yun.
A swing and a miss from Yun.
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Yun is just out of range.
Yun throws a combination. Seran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yun lands a nice looking body shot.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yun misses with a looping right.
Yun digs a good body shot into Seran's ribs.
Yun scores with a jab to the body.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Yun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran. #T4#
Yun punishes Seran's body with a nice straight punch.
Yun is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seran had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yun misses with a left hand
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Yun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yun.
Seran staying out of range there.
Yun works the jab nicely.
Yun misses the shot to the body.
Yun jabs Seran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yun misses with a jab to the body
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yun catches Seran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yun throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Yun throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zou Yun dominated that round.
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!
#R2#
Yun looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Yun lands a jab to Seran's midsection.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran is looking to counter punch.
Yun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zou Yun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran walks into a jab.
Yun connects with a jab.
Yun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yun misses with a wild body shot.
Seran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yun misses with a hook
and Yun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Yun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yun misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Yun throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Seran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yun throws a poor cross that misses
and Yun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Seran drives through and clinches with Yun against the cage. #BC2#
Yun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seran at a distance.
Seran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Seran moves in looking to clinch but Yun pushes him off.
Seran is looking to clinch but Yun is avoiding it.
Yun misses with a wild body shot.
Yun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yun counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Yun misses with a left hand
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Yun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Yun.
Yun throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Yun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yun was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Yun misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Yun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Yun misses with a left hand
enabling Seran to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Zou Yun's cut even more.
Yun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seran's hands.
Seran pounces like a tiger and cracks Yun with a vicious hook! Yun is down but not out! Seran follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olyn Seran!
Our winner, Olyn Seran, 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: Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Rodriguez 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Seran seems unphased.
Seran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Seran misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Seran misses.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seran. Seran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seran throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodriguez. #T1#
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seran throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big right from Seran misses.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. Seran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seran lands a slapping body shot.
Seran punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Seran.
Seran swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Seran crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rodriguez - the referee stops the clock and Seran gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rodriguez. Seran manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rodriguez lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Rodriguez scores with a one two! Seran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seran had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez thuds his shin into the meat of Seran's side.
Seran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Seran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Seran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran misses with a right hand
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Seran.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good, hard body kick but Seran shrugs it off. #CL#
Seran has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Seran has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seran looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Rodriguez.#CUT2#
Olyn Seran's cut is getting worse.#T4##KD#
Seran cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Seran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rodriguez to stand back up!#ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran misses with a hook.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Seran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. Seran shakes it off.
Seran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez unleashes a big counter combination but Seran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Seran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick that knocks Seran off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Seran tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Seran is rocked!
Seran 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.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Seran avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Rodriguez scores with a spinning back kick!
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Seran throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Seran back to the cage. Rodriguez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Seran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez scores with a counter punch that sends Seran to the canvas! Rodriguez smells blood - he's punishing Seran with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Seran has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez is the new lightweight champion!
Ryan Rodriguez 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.

 

Event: Madness 29 Chai Vs Seran     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
Seran misses with a right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Seran throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range. #CL2#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Seran. Seran maintains the clinch.
Seran tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with some punches.
A short right from Seran.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Seran pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Seran has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Seran has tightened it up now! Chai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Madness 24 Wanker vs Fukk     
Date:   Dec 01, 2019
#R1#
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Seran misses.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seran finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk slips a straight right by Seran.#KD2#
Seran drops Hawk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hawk looks back up at him and smiles so Seran waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Seran engages and cracks Hawk with a massive lead left hook - Hawk tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Seran is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olyn Seran!
A victorious Olyn Seran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Madness 20 Rising Stars     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Seran ducks under and follows up with a left that Seran also avoids with ease.
Seran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily.
Seran throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seran doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Rodriguez slams his shin into Seran's torso.
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Seran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body. #T1##CL#
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Seran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Seran pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Seran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodriguez.
Seran misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Seran.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seran at a distance.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seran swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seran.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez looks for the body kick but Seran saw that one coming. #T3#
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Seran defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily.
As Rodriguez tries to get set, Seran tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodriguez manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seran rather than just go for the knockout.#KD#
Seran lands a big right hand that sends Rodriguez crashing to the mat! Seran stays standing though and waves Rodriguez back to his feet!#ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Seran comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rodriguez falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rodriguez was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness 16 Ribbit vs Number     
Date:   Oct 06, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Measles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran sets himself, and Measles steps forward looking for the clinch! Seran avoids it this time.
Seran throws a lazy right hand but Measles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Measles tries to counter with a clinch but Seran shakes him off and moves away.
Measles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Measles tries to counter by closing the distance.
Measles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seran.
Seran sets himself, and Measles steps forward looking for the clinch! Seran avoids it this time.
Measles staying out of range there.
Measles moves out of range of the strikes.
Measles wants to counter the offense by Seran and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran misses with a hook. Measles ducked under it nicely.
Measles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Seran lands.#CUT#
It looks like Wyatt Measles has been cut.#T1#
Seran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Measles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seran misses the shot to the body.
Measles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seran.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Measles tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Measles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seran.
Seran throws an overhand right that lands on Measles's shoulder, as Measles tries to avoid the shot.
Measles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seran.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Measles was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Measles wants to counter with a clinch but Seran pushes him away.
Seran throws an overhand right that lands on Measles's shoulder, as Measles tries to avoid the shot.
Measles tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Measles.
Seran sets himself, and Measles steps forward looking for the clinch! Seran avoids it this time.#T2#
Measles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seran throws out the jab.
Seran sets himself, and Measles steps forward looking for the clinch! Seran avoids it this time.
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran sets himself, and Measles steps forward looking for the clinch! Seran avoids it this time.
Measles blocks a jab.
Measles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seran.
Seran misses with an uppercut. Measles saw that one coming.
Seran misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Measles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Measles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seran up against the cage.
Seran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Measles. #T3#
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Measles controls his hands.
Measles stalls.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Seran is trying to pull guard but Measles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Measles misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Seran pulls Measles into guard. #SUB#
Seran has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Measles doesn't defend quickly enough and Seran has managed to lock this one up! Can Measles escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Seran on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 3     
Date:   Sep 06, 2019
#R1#
Graham slips under a jab from Seran.
Jacob Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Seran instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
A right handed body shot lands from Seran.
Graham looks winded!
Seran lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Seran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graham uses from the top position. #SUB#
Seran is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Graham has his hands clasped together but Seran extends and breaks Graham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Seran.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyn Seran!
After winning the bout, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness 8: Orndorff vs Foot     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Par moves away.
A little jabbing left from Par on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Par counter with a right hand.
Par scores with a decent looking hook.
Seran moves out of range as Par strikes.
Seran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seran throws a jab but it's blocked by Par.
Par takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Seran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Par - just one landing.
Jab from Seran.
Par throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seran on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Par moves away.
Par swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seran with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Seran. #T1#
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Par lands.
Par takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Par looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Par scores with a sloppy right hand. Seran should have avoided that one.
A combination from Seran does no damage.
Par throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Par is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seran had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Par steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
Seran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Par.
Seran throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Par counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Par connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Par has knocked Seran down with a huge combo! Par steps away and waves a wobbly Seran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Seran is rocked!
Seran looks to land a left hand but Par moved out of range nicely.
Par looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Seran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Par steps in with a hook that catches Seran right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Par follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Seran looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cung Wo Par!

 

 
 
 
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