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Event:
Madness Fright Night 36
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Sydney fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Styles misses.
Styles takes a swing at Sydney's ribcage but misses.
Sydney tries to counter with a clinch but Styles shakes him off and moves away.
Styles misses with a wild combination.
Sydney walks into a stiff left hand from Styles.
Styles connects with a looping right hand.
Sydney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sydney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Styles scores with a sloppy right hand. Sydney should have avoided that one.
Styles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sydney circles away quickly and effectively.
And Sydney tries to counter it with a takedown but Styles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Styles looks to throw the jab but Sydney is out of range. #CL#
Styles darts in and clinches Sydney up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Styles.
#TD2#
Sydney jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sydney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Styles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Sydney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Styles's head.
Sydney trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sydney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sydney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Styles's guard.
Styles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sydney on the ground.
Sydney wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sydney thows a huge punch but Styles dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Sydney trying to control from half guard but Styles is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydney works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sydney lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Styles hang on?
Styles taking shots to the head.
Sydney raining down hammerfists from mount.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Sydney working Styles over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Styles is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sydney scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Styles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Styles takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sydney's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Sydney!
Syd Sydney tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volkov 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.
Volkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sydney has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sydney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sydney wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sydney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sydney advances position into side control!
Volkov's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydney working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Volkov gets back to half guard.
Sydney trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Volkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Sydney connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sydney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Volkov 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.
Sydney stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Sydney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov lands an upkick as Sydney stands over him.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney stands up over Volkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sydney manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sydney has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sydney striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Sydney wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sydney is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Volkov 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.
Volkov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Sydney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sydney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sydney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sydney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sydney stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Volkov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sydney is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sydney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Volkov 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sydney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Volkov won't allow Sydney to sweep him here.
Sydney is still trying to improve position.
Volkov works over Sydney with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Sydney's brow.
Volkov is in close to Sydney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sydney wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Sydney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov stands and throws Sydney's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sydney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Sydney is rocked!
Check out the look on Volkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sydney is still in real trouble! Can Volkov finish him?
Sydney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sydney is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydney manages to get back to half guard.
Sydney tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sydney! More strikes land and this one is all over! Volkov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Volkov!
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Event:
HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Sydney fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Vader drops Sydney with a beautiful combination! Sydney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vader is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Syd Sydney has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Vader. Those never looked like landing.
Vader throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Sydney stumbling backwards into the cage! Sydney bounces back off the cage towards Vader, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Vader lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Vader celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Vader!
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Schultz
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Eye.
Eye plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Sydney to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Sydney just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pupp Eye!
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Event:
SMASH: Tragedy vs Tanner
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Mecker avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sydney keeps Mecker at a distance using the push kick.
Sydney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mecker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sydney somewhat.
Mecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sydney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mecker moves in looking to clinch but Sydney pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sydney feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Mecker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mecker tries to clinch but Sydney moves away #TD2#
and Sydney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mecker won't be happy with that. #ES#
Mecker throws Sydney to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sydney tries to score a body lock takedown but Mecker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mecker breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Sydney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mecker sprawls well initially but Sydney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mecker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Sydney trying to pass the guard but Mecker defending well.
Sydney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mecker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sydney.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sydney lands a nice short elbow.
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. Sydney connects with a nice short shot to Mecker's temple.
Sydney winds up and cracks Mecker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sydney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sydney winds up and cracks Mecker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mecker has hold of Sydney's hands but Sydney slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Nice strikes from Sydney there.
Mecker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mecker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mecker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sydney on the ground.
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. Sydney connects with a nice short shot to Mecker's temple.
Sydney winds up and cracks Mecker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sydney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sydney lands strikes from half guard.
Sydney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sydney working over Mecker with some ground and pound. Mecker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydney lands strikes from half guard.
Sydney winds up and cracks Mecker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sydney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mecker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mecker is breathing heavily.
Sydney working Mecker over with strikes.
Sydney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sydney working over Mecker with some ground and pound. Mecker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Mecker is rocked!
Ground and pound from Sydney.
Oh Mecker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sydney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Sydney.
Mecker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sydney winds up and cracks Mecker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sydney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sydney is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mecker is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sydney fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mecker from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sydney! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Sydney!
Syd Sydney bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SMASH: Alexander vs Tragedy
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Sydney shoots in for a double leg but Mygueel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mygueel stuffs the takedown.
Sydney shoots in looking for a takedown but Mygueel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sydney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney tries for a takedown but Mygueel circles away easily
and Mygueel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sydney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mygueel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sydney somewhat.#TD#
Mygueel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney is pulling down on Mygueel's head. It's preventing any offense from Mygueel, at least for the moment.
Sydney has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mygueel has passed into side control.
Sydney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sydney is looking to improve his position.
Sydney manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydney can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mygueel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mygueel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mygueel wants to pass the guard but Sydney is keeping the position.
Sydney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mygueel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sydney is keeping the position for now.
Sydney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sydney, not yet. #SUB#
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mygueel won't allow Sydney to sweep him here.
Sydney seems keen to control Mygueel's posture.
Sydney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sydney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mygueel's guard. #REVB#
Mygueel is trying to keep Sydney in close.
Sydney forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sydney there.
Sydney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mygueel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mygueel is pressing down on Sydney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mygueel's head.
Mygueel wants to sweep but no luck.
Mygueel controls Sydney momentarily but Sydney frees himself.
Sydney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mygueel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sydney keeps trying to improve his position.
Sydney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mygueel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Mygueel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mygueel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Sydney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sydney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mygueel is one step ahead there.
Sydney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sydney 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#
Sydney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydney drops an elbow to the side of Mygueel's head.
Mygueel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sydney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sydney's back!#SUB#
Mygueel looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney trying to control the position but Mygueel manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sydney or perhaps it was just good defense by Mygueel, which made it look bad.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mygueel defends well and Sydney ends up having to push Mygueel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.#TD2#
Sydney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Mygueel sneaks out the side door and pushes Sydney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown but Mygueel shows good takedown defense.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown but Mygueel shows good takedown defense.
Mygueel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mygueel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sydney can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mygueel but Mygueel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mygueel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sydney just manages to avoid it.
Sydney is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sydney fails to land the takedown.
Mygueel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Sydney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mygueel!
Sydney lands some shots froms side control.
Mygueel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sydney trying to mount his opponent but Mygueel defends it.
Mygueel is looking to improve his position.
Mygueel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sydney.
Mygueel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mygueel.#T2#
Sydney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mygueel is keeping the position for now.
Sydney is in close to Mygueel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sydney lands a couple of elbows.
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mygueel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sydney working a defensive guard here.
Sydney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mygueel is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
Our spies down at at Kos's Academy inform us that Sydney has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mygueel postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
Sydney 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydney pulls Mygueel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mygueel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mygueel pushes down on Sydney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sydney wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mygueel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mygueel is trying to work for a kimura but Sydney is defending well.
#T4#
Sydney keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Mygueel 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#
Mygueel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sydney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mygueel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydney keeping hold of Mygueel's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sydney shoots for a takedown but Mygueel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sydney shoots in but no luck this time.
Mygueel throws a big counter combination but Sydney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sydney shoots in looking for a takedown. Mygueel tries to sprawl out of it but Sydney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mygueel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sydney shoots in and drives through. Mygueel sprawls well.
Mygueel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sydney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mygueel sprawls well. Mygueel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sydney gets slowly back to his feet.
Mygueel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sydney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sydney defends it nicely.#T1#
Sydney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mygueel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sydney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mygueel counters with a left and a right that stings Sydney.
Mygueel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mygueel is looking to counter the offense by Sydney and move into the clinch.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Mygueel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sydney tries for a takedown but Mygueel circles away easily#CL#
and Mygueel counters by clinching up. #TD#
Mygueel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sydney can't fight it off and eventually Mygueel manages to take the fight to the floor. Sydney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sydney is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney stopping the sweep attempt from Mygueel.#T2#
Sydney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sydney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mygueel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sydney's guard. #REVR#
Sydney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sydney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sydney stands and throws Mygueel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sydney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mygueel wants to control but Sydney postures up.
Sydney advances nicely into full mount.
Sydney lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Sydney lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sydney cracks Mygueel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sydney with good strikes from the mount here!
Sydney putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mygueel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
The referee warns Mygueel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sydney breaks from Mygueel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sydney punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sydney lands a big elbow.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
Syd Sydney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydney is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there. #T4#
Sydney lands a big elbow.
Mygueel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sydney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mygueel looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sydney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mygueel 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.
Ground and pound from Sydney.
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. Sydney connects with a nice short shot to Mygueel's temple.
Sydney working the head and body with strikes.
Sydney slips a nice elbow through Mygueel's hands, connecting with Mygueel's forehead.
Syd Sydney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Sydney.
Marcello Mygueel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mygueel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Syd Sydney.
I think Mygueel 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Mygueel!
A very excited looking Marcello Mygueel 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.
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Event:
GCF 3: Brown vs Euler
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Rodriguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sydney doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sydney should have avoided that one.
Sydney throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sydney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sydney throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Sydney avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sydney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sydney should have avoided that one. #T1#
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sydney on the side of the head.
Rodriguez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sydney.
Rodriguez connects with a single shot there.
Sydney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Sydney's head.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
Rodriguez catches Sydney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Rodriguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Sydney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodriguez jabs Sydney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sydney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sydney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sydney doesn't seem phased though.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Sydney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sydney was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Sydney half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Sydney.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses.
Sydney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Sydney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodriguez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sydney walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Sydney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Sydney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sydney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sydney misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sydney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Sydney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Sydney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rodriguez 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#
Jab by Rodriguez.
Sydney motions for Rodriguez to come forward. Sydney throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Sydney's head back.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Sydney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sydney's head.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Sydney's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Sydney with an uppercut!
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Sydney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Rodriguez. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sydney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodriguez tests Sydney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sydney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Sydney attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Sydney tries to clinch up.
Michael Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sydney on the side of the head.
Sydney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Sydney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Michael Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sydney attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodriguez lands a head shot.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodriguez stuns Sydney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez punishes Sydney's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez scores with a hook.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sydney.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sydney at a distance.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Sydney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sydney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sydney might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sydney takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Rodriguez finds it's target.
Rodriguez works Sydney's body with a nice hook.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sydney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodriguez jabs Sydney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sydney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away
and Sydney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sydney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Rodriguez as he checks the leg kick.
Sydney throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Sydney decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sydney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sydney wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Sydney postures up.
Rodriguez is positioning himself well to prevent Sydney advancing to mount.
Sydney passes to full mount! #T2#
Rodriguez is in a horrible position here. Sydney smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sydney lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sydney working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Rodriguez has been cut.
Sydney landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sydney! Rodriguez is hurt baaadly! Sydney is firing away with more strikes - Rodriguez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Sydney!
Syd Sydney 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.
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Event:
GCF Inauguration
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz closes the distance but Sydney moves to the side #TD#
and Sydney counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
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.
Sydney stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sydney cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sydney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Sydney slips an elbow through the middle.
Sydney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sydney lands a couple of digs.
Sydney is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sydney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sydney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sydney working some strikes from top position.
Diaz looks winded!#T1#
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Sydney slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sydney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sydney distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sydney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sydney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Sydney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sydney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sydney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Sydney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sydney cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sydney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sydney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sydney cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#T2#
Sydney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sydney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Sydney finish him?
Sydney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sydney stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sydney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sydney arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Diaz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Syd Sydney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sydney gets a takedown into half guard.
Wong wants to control but Sydney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sydney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sydney is nestled in close to Wong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sydney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Sydney connects with a nice short shot to Wong's temple.
Sydney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
Sydney is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wong is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sydney fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wong from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sydney! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Sydney!
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