Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Sydal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krooks counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Sydal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Krooks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krooks throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Krooks misses.
Sydal misses with a series of wild punches.
Sydal dives in and grabs Krooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krooks pushes down on Sydal's head and hops out.
Sydal thows a leg kick but Krooks checks it
enabling Krooks to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krooks wants to clinch up but Sydal keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Krooks cracks Sydal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Krooks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sydal to stand back up!
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!
Krooks lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sydal off his feet! Sydal tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

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

Event: LAFC Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Aurelius forces Sydal back against the cage and clinches.
Aurelius lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sydal looks winded!#BC#
Aurelius breaks the clinch.
A cross from Aurelius lands.
Aurelius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sydal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sydal with a poor takedown
and Aurelius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aurelius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aurelius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aurelius scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aurelius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sydal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aurelius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD#
Aurelius cracks Sydal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aurelius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sydal to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.#T1##CL#
Aurelius has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aurelius.
A short left from Aurelius.
Aurelius dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body.
Aurelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
A short right from Aurelius on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Aurelius.
Nice body punch from Aurelius - that landed with a thud.
Aurelius gets through Sydal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aurelius lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!#BC#
Aurelius breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Aurelius. #T2#
Sydal on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Aurelius clinches up with Sydal and pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aurelius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aurelius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aurelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius pushes Sydal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aurelius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aurelius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Aurelius cracks Sydal with a nice body shot.
Aurelius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Aurelius presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Aurelius pushes Sydal up against the cage in a clinch.
Aurelius cracks Sydal with a nice body shot.#BC#
Aurelius manages to break the clinch.
Aurelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aurelius lands a slapping body shot.
Aurelius dips to his left and cracks Sydal with an uppercut!#KD#
Aurelius lands a big uppercut and Sydal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sydal looks OK. Aurelius waves Sydal back to his feet!#ROC#Sydal is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Sydal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aurelius.
Sydal misses with a wild combination.
Aurelius throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Aurelius's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sydal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aurelius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sydal.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aurelius.#CL#
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Aurelius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aurelius.
A nice left hand lands by Aurelius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucius Aurelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Sydal's cut.
That's time! Aurelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aurelius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aurelius is looking to wear down Sydal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aurelius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sydal on the side of the head.#CL#
Aurelius clinches up with Sydal and pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Aurelius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sydal is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelius finish him?
Aurelius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sydal seems to have recovered his senses.
Aurelius lands with a light punch inside.
Aurelius lands a left hand.
Lucius Aurelius has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
Aurelius drops Sydal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sydal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sydal is breathing heavily.
Aurelius jabs Sydal to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Aurelius moves into the clinch.
Aurelius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aurelius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sydals head. #T1#
Aurelius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aurelius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius is working Sydal over against the cage.
Aurelius cracks Sydal with a nice body shot.
Aurelius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aurelius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sydal or not. #BC#
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sydal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sydal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aurelius measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sydal! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lucius Aurelius!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Sydal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sydal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sydal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sydal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sydal avoids them all with ease.
Sydal gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sydal tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Alvarez is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sydal buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sydal!! Sydal is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Alvarez throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Alvarez!
A relieved looking Francisco Alvarez 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: LAFC Fight Night 2
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Robeksson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sydal. Sydal gets slowly back to his feet.
Sydal with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Robeksson to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sydal. Robeksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sydal drops his hands momentarily and Robeksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robeksson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sydal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robeksson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Robeksson lands a big shot that drops Sydal! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Sydal is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sydal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robeksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robeksson forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Robeksson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Robeksson moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robeksson tries for a kimura but Sydal is defending well. #SUB2#
Robeksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee asks Robeksson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robeksson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Robeksson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Robeksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sydal is defending well. #T2#
Robeksson trying to control the position but Sydal is working away.
Robeksson controlling the position.
Sydal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robeksson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robeksson is looking to take a break and control but Sydal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sydal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robeksson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Robeksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sydal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Robeksson is looking to work his way around to Sydal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robeksson avoids the attempt from Sydal to control.
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Robeksson working for a guillotine from mount but Sydal is in no mood to give up.
Robeksson content just to control the position here.
Robeksson works his way to his opponent's back.
Sydal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sydal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robeksson on the ground.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Robeksson trying to control.#T4##SUB2#
Robeksson tightening his grip on Sydal, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Robeksson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sydal is defending well but eventually Robeksson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sydal has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robek Robeksson!
Robek Robeksson 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: LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sydal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sydal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Sydal takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Sydal dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.

Jackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Sydal shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Sydal's head.
Sydal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sydal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson cracks Sydal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##CL2#
Sydal closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Sydal's head.
Sydal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sydal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sydal looks winded!
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson has Sydal pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson. #T2#
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Sydal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sydal shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sydal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a combination. Sydal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Jackson catches Sydal right on the button with a cross.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson batters Sydal with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sydal is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Jackson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sydal to the mat with a gruesome thud! Jackson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashad Jackson!
Our winner, Rashad Jackson, 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: LAFC 31
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Sydal looks to throw a body kick
and Aurelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Aurelius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sydal is trying to force a seperation but Aurelius has the dominant position.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aurelius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aurelius cracks Sydal with a nice body shot.
Aurelius cracks Sydal with a nice body shot.
Aurelius presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sydal looks winded!#BC#
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sydal walks into a left hand.
Aurelius lands an overhand right.
Aurelius lands a jab to Sydal's midsection.
Nice cross by Aurelius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sydal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aurelius finds it's way round the side to connect with Sydal's head. #CL#
Aurelius pushes Sydal up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aurelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aurelius darts in and clinches Sydal up against the cage.#T1#
Aurelius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Aurelius.
Aurelius 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.
Still in the clinch, Aurelius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aurelius presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Aurelius - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Aurelius.
Aurelius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aurelius lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius cracks Sydal with a nice body shot.
Aurelius presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sydal letting Aurelius take a breather here.
Aurelius lands a shot to the body.
Aurelius lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Aurelius breaks the clinch.
Aurelius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sydal eats them both and turns towards Aurelius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sydal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aurelius connects with the punch.
Aurelius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sydal.
Aurelius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sydal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Aurelius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aurelius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aurelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Come on Aurelius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aurelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Aurelius lands a right hand.
Aurelius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Sydal can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Aurelius. #BC#
Aurelius breaks from the clinch.
Aurelius lands with a straight right. Sydal didn't see that one coming.
Sydal tries for a takedown but Aurelius circles away easily
and Aurelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aurelius dips to his left and cracks Sydal with an uppercut!
Aurelius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aurelius works the jab nicely.
Sydal walks into a straight right hand from Aurelius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius works over Sydal's head and body with a nice combination.
Sydal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Sydal is rocked!
Aurelius lands a jab to the nose.
Sydal is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelius finish him?#T4#
Aurelius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aurelius walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sydal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Aurelius swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sydal's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucius Aurelius!

Event: LAFC 27
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams. #BC#
Sydal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Williams rushes Sydal and presses him up against the cage.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Sydal breaks from the clinch.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams tries to clinch but Sydal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
Sydal managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal. #T1##BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Sydal tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sydal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sydal's brow.
Sydal looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Sydal to work.
Sydal tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
Sydal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams lands a right hand. #BC#
Sydal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Sydal blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Sydal struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams digs a right hand underneath Sydal's ribcage. Sydal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sydal is defending well for now.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Sydal jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Williams tries to stand but Sydal is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams is sitting in close to Sydal's body. Sydal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Williams is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Williams is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sydal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dylan Sydal!

Event: LAFC 22
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1##TD#
Sydal scores with a takedown into Old Bastard's guard.

Old Bastard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sydal presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Sydal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Old Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sydal's head backwards.
Old Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Old Bastard lands with a straight right. Sydal didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Old Bastard connects with a body shot.
Sydal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Old Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sydal is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Old Bastard lands a big shot that drops Sydal! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Sydal is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Old Bastard content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Sydal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Old Bastard passes into half guard.
Old Bastard controlling the action here.
Sydal is looking for a sweep. Old Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sydal pushes Old Bastard off looking to stand but Old Bastard dives back in and keeps control.
Sydal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sydal tries to get out of the position.
Sydal tries to roll over but Old Bastard keeps him under control.
Sydal is holding on to half guard well.
Sydal trying to hold on to Old Bastard's head to control him but Old Bastard postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Old Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD2#
Old Bastard lands a big shot that drops Sydal! Can he finish him? #T3#
Old Bastard passes Sydal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Old Bastard trying to pass the guard but Sydal defending well.
Old Bastard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sydal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sydal wants to control but Old Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Old Bastard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal is trying to escape back to his feet but Old Bastard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Old Bastard working away.#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.
Old Bastard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sydal struggling a bit here.
Old Bastard controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirty Old Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Sydal'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#
Old Bastard scores with a sloppy right hand. Sydal should have avoided that one.
Sydal is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Old Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sydal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Old Bastard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sydal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Old Bastard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Old Bastard's coach down at Fenrir MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Old Bastard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sydal takes one to the side of the head.
Old Bastard scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal throws a head kick but Old Bastard moves out of range.
Sydal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Old Bastard counters with a beautiful punch that sends Sydal to the canvas!
Oh Sydal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sydal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sydal seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Sydal looking for a guillotine here but Old Bastard defends easily. #T1#
Sydal is looking to sweep but instead, Old Bastard has passed into half guard.
Old Bastard content to control rather than advance.
Dirty Old Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydal won't allow Old Bastard to pass to mount. #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.
Old Bastard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sydal is trying to control but can't.
Old Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Old Bastard lands with a cross. #T3#
Sydal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Old Bastard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sydal somewhat.
Old Bastard connects with a crisp jab.
Dirty Old Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sydal tries to clinch up but Old Bastard circles away and keeps his distance.
Old Bastard lands with an overhand left.
Old Bastard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sydal fails to land with a series of punches.
Old Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
Old Bastard stuffs the takedown attempt from Sydal. Sydal gets slowly back to his feet.
Old Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Sydal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Old Bastard instigates a clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Old Bastard.
Old Bastard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sydal wants to take the fight to the mat but Old Bastard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Old Bastard is looking to break free of the clinch but Sydal has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sydal throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Old Bastard on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Old Bastard throws an elbow but it misses.
Sydal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Old Bastard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sydal keeps control of Old Bastard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Old Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
Old Bastard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Old Bastard on the inside.
Sydal avoiding damage as Old Bastard throws knees to the body.
Sydal tries to pull guard but Old Bastard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirty Old Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dylan Sydal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sydal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Old Bastard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sydal is in Old Bastard's guard.
Old Bastard seems keen to control Sydal's posture.
Sydal wants to get up but he can't break Old Bastard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Bastard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Old Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sydal wants to control from the top but Old Bastard keeps moving.
Sydal is looking to stand up but Old Bastard won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Old Bastard stuns Sydal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Old Bastard lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sydal sprawling to the canvas. Old Bastard follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sydal hang on?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Old Bastard prevents Sydal from improving his position.
Old Bastard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Old Bastard stalling.
Old Bastard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sydal trying to hold on to Old Bastard's head to control him but Old Bastard postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirty Old Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Old Bastard 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.#T3#
Old Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
Dirty Old Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sydal shoots in and drives through. Old Bastard sprawls well.
Old Bastard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sydal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Old Bastard lands a head shot.
Sydal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Old Bastard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sydal fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sydal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Old Bastard's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Old Bastard is pulling down on Sydal's head to control his posture.
Old Bastard is continuing to stall.
Old Bastard has a closed guard, preventing Sydal from standing up.
Old Bastard has Sydal pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirty Old Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Old Bastard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Sydal gets a clinch.
Dewis letting Sydal take a breather here.#TD#
Dewis wants the takedown. Sydal is fighting it off but Dewis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sydal's guard against the cage.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
Sydal lands some strikes from the bottom.
Dewis 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.
Dewis wants to pass the guard but Sydal is keeping the position.
Dewis is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal keeping moving, preventing Dewis from controlling successfully.
Sydal working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Dewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet but Dewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dewis enables Sydal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dewis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dewis is trying to keep Sydal in close.
Sydal wanted to stand there but Dewis had control of the position.
Dewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sydal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Dewis keeps moving.
Sydal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewis is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Dewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dewis looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Dewis looking to control but Sydal passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sydal is looking for a kimura here.
Dewis wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dewis is trying to maintain the position but Sydal is very close to passing his half guard.
Dewis tries to roll over but Sydal keeps him under control.
Sydal is looking to take a break and control but Dewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sydal pulls his head out easily.
Dewis trying to hold on to Sydal's head to control him but Sydal postures up.
Sydal prevents Dewis from improving his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dewis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sydal manages to pass to mount!
Dewis tries to lock up and control but Sydal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sydal landing punches. #SUB2#
Sydal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dewis is surviving well by controlling Sydal's body position as best he can.
Dewis is looking to get to half guard.
Sydal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewis wants to hold on but Sydal pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sydal 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##TD2#
Sydal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass.
Sydal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sydal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sydal wants to stand but Dewis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sydal stays in close to Dewis's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sydal is looking to stand up but Dewis won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Dewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sydal is aware though and is defending well.
Sydal postures up. #SUB#
Dewis looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sydal moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dewis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sydal gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Dewis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sydal is trying to control Dewis's posture but Dewis avoids it.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sydal keeps working.
Sydal gets back to half guard.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet.
Sydal scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dewis manages to mount him!
Dylan Sydal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydal is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dewis dominating with strikes here.
Sydal is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Sydal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dewis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sydal wants to control but Dewis is having none of it.
Sydal 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.#T4#
Sydal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sydal stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.#SUB#
Dewis working for submissions but it's allowed Sydal to get to half guard.
Dewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sydal content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dylan Sydal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sydal drives through with a takedown into Dewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dewis wants to sweep here but Sydal controlling him for the moment.
Sydal trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass.
Sydal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully.
Sydal stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Sydal has Dewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Dewis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sydal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sydal prevents it.
Dewis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sydal after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lerrick Dewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sydal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dewis regains guard immediately. #T2##SUB#
Dewis looking for subs off his back but Sydal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dewis looking for submissions off his back.
Dewis is looking to control Sydal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dewis avoid being mounted?
Dewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sydal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dewis keeping hold of Sydal's head, controlling as best he can.
Dewis trying to control here. #T3#
Sydal wants to control but Dewis is keeping him busy.
Sydal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dewis tries to roll over but Sydal keeps him under control.
Dewis is positioning himself well to prevent Sydal advancing to mount.
Dewis wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sydal wants to stand but Dewis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sydal trying to control the action but Dewis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sydal gets a takedown into half guard.
Dewis has his hands clasped together around Sydal's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sydal 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sydal!

Event: LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sydal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dewis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sydal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sydal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sydal prevents Dewis from improving his position.
Dewis is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis moves into full guard.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Dewis looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Dewis keeps moving.
Dewis is controlling Sydal's posture.
Sydal preventing the sweep.
Sydal passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dewis actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sydal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sydal's back!#SUB2#
Sydal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dewis missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Dewis manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Dewis working for a choke but Sydal reverses nicely into Dewis 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal pushing down on Dewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Dewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sydal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sydal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sydal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sydal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet but Dewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sydal trying to keep a closed guard but Dewis is proving a slippery customer.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lerrick Dewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sydal clinches. #TD#
Sydal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Sydal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dewis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sydal's guard. Nice work there by Dewis.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dewis trying to control but Sydal is working from the bottom.
Sydal looking to control.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving. #T1#
Sydal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dewis.
Dewis won't allow Sydal to sweep him here.
Dewis advances position into side control!
Sydal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sydal won't allow Dewis to pass to mount.
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sydal manages to get to full guard.
Dewis pushing down on Sydal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Sydal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewis slows the pace down in half guard.
Dewis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Sydal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sydal is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Dewis trying to control from half guard but Sydal is working away.
Dewis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Dewis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dewis is thwarting Sydal's attempts to control the position.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sydal keeps working.
Dewis working Sydal over with strikes.
Dewis trying to control the action but Sydal is working from the bottom.
Sydal trying to hold on to Dewis's head to control him but Dewis postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sydal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sydal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Dewis there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sydal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lerrick Dewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sydal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dewis wants a takedown. #TD2#
Sydal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dewis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sydal to the mat. Sydal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dewis stays in close to Sydal's body and controls the position.
Dewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sydal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is stalling in the full guard.
Sydal keeping full guard, as Dewis tries to pass.
Lerrick Dewis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Sydal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dewis.
Sydal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sydal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dewis!#T2#
Dewis is trying to improve his position.
Dewis keeps trying to improve his position.
Dewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sydal taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sydal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sydal wants to stand but Dewis has his arm trapped.
Sydal lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Sydal is working Dewis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sydal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dewis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sydal is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sydal landing punches.
Dewis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sydal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dewis.
Sydal is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dewis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sydal tries to get the hooks in deep but Dewis pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Sydal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sydal lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dewis tries to escape but Sydal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Dewis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sydal!
Dewis tries to escape but Sydal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dewis is keeping busy.
Dewis tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dylan Sydal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lerrick Dewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dewis is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dewis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: LAFC 9
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Sydal shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Sydal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson tries to kick Sydal off in order to stand up. Sydal Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Sydal decides to stand back up.
Sydal avoids the head kick by Jackson. #CL2#
Sydal closes the distance and clinches.
Sydal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Sydal counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is letting Sydal control him for a moment. #T1##SU2#
Sydal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Sydal closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sydal wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Sydal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Sydal.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Sydal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sydal somewhat.#T2#
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sydal.
Jackson works over Sydal's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sydal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sydal is defended easily by Jackson.#T3#
Sydal takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Sydal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson tries to circle away but Sydal has him pinned against the cage.
Sydal takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sydal tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sydal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Sydal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sydal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Jackson is looking to escape.
Sydal is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sydal trying to control the pace. #ES#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sydal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sydal off to one side. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sydal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson lands a head kick. Sydal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sydal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Sydal walks into a left hand.
Jackson stuns Sydal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Sydal with an uppercut!#TD2#
Sydal gets a takedown into half guard.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Jackson stalks Sydal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sydal's face. Sydal staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sydal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sydal dives into side control.
Sydal working the ground and pound from side control.#SU2#
Sydal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Sydal. #TD2#
Sydal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sydal manages to move to mount! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sydal landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Sydal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Sydal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dylan Sydal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Sydal controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Sydal trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Sydal landing punches.
Sydal dominating with strikes here.
Sydal controlling his opponent. #T4#
Jackson is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Sydal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sydal is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod.
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#
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson 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.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Sydal scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Sydal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Sydal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sydal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sydal wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sydal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Sydal looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sydal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SU2#
Sydal stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Sydal is looking to clinch.
Jackson cracks Sydal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sydal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sydal is defended easily by Jackson.#T2#
Sydal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Sydal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sydal can do to turn this around?
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sydal in his tracks.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sydal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sydal is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Sydal.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sydal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
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!
Sydal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away. #T3#
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sydal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sydal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sydal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Sydal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson with a hook.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Jackson has Sydal up against the cage in a clinch.
Sydal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Sydal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Jackson jabs Sydal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Sydal on that attempt.
Sydal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Rashad Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sydal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sydal.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Rashad Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sydal, pushing him back against the cage.
Dylan Sydal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sydal tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: LAFC 6 Jackson vs Aurelius
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Tellurite tries to keep at a distance but Sydal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tellurite wants to take the fight to the mat but Sydal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sydal prevents a body shot from Tellurite.
Tellurite looking for a takedown.
Tellurite is trying to drag Sydal to the mat but Sydal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dylan Sydal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Tellurite.#TD#
Sydal successfully pulls guard.
Tellurite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tellurite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tellurite accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Sydal scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Sydal to work. #T1##BC#
Sydal breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sydal.
Tellurite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sydal defends it well.#TD#
Sydal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Tellurite looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tellurite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tellurite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tellurite looks winded!#T2#
Sydal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tellurite controls his leg.
Tellurite is looking for a sweep. Sydal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tellurite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tellurite looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sydal pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tellurite can't escape the position.
Sydal tries to control but Tellurite wriggling away. #T3#
Sydal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tellurite hang on?
Tellurite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sydal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sydal lands with some strikes.
Sydal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tellurite tries to improve his position but instead Sydal has taken his back!
Sydal struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sydal lands strikes to the head.
Tellurite tries to escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Tellurite won't enjoy being in this position. Sydal looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tellurite is tapping - it's over boys! Sydal picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Sydal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Sydal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sydal misses with a takedown
and Jung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jung lands with a cross.
Sydal misses with a jab to the body
and Jung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Sydal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jung is refusing to be controlled, as Sydal sits in half guard.
Sydal thows a huge punch but Jung dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Jung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sydal wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Jung manages to get to full guard.
Sydal being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
Jung throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jung cracks Sydal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sydal misses with a takedown attempt - Jung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sydal tries for a takedown but Jung circles away easily
and Jung counters with a straight right hand.
Bang Lim Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Sydal.#KD#
Jung lands a left and a right that send Sydal crashing to the mat, dazed. Jung thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Sydal moves to clinch but Jung breaks away
and Jung counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Sydal is rocked!#T3#
Sydal drops his hands momentarily. Jung doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sydal staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sydal doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bang Lim Jung!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1#
KillsInWater moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
KillsInWater lands a slapping body shot.
Sydal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from KillsInWater.
Sydal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sydal dives in and grabs KillsInWater's left leg, looking for a takedown. KillsInWater pushes down on Sydal's head and hops out.
Sydal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sydal is breathing heavily.
KillsInWater scores with a hook.
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 good leg kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sydal will feel that in the morning.
KillsInWater connects with a right hand. Sydal shakes it off.
KillsInWater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
KillsInWater lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sydal - he's out on his feet here! KillsInWater follows up with another monster hook that separates Sydal from consciousness! Sydal falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! KillsInWater stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tor KillsInWater!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
KillsInWater cracks Sydal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sydal walks forward, straight into a front kick from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater feints and then cracks Sydal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sydal down.
KillsInWater thuds a left hand into Sydal's body.
Sydal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KillsInWater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Sydal gets tackled into the cage by KillsInWater. KillsInWater maintains the clinch.
Sydal is trying to pull guard but KillsInWater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sydal jumps guard but KillsInWater stands there with Sydal around his waist. Sydal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Sydal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sydal taking a breather.
A short uppercut from KillsInWater.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater lands a nice elbow.
KillsInWater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
KillsInWater lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sydal is breathing heavily.#BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
KillsInWater chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sydal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Sydal against the cage.
Sydal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
KillsInWater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
KillsInWater cracks Sydal with a nice body shot.
KillsInWater lands with a light punch inside.
KillsInWater pushes Sydal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, KillsInWater scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by KillsInWater.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater slows down the pace here.
Sydal takes a knee to the side of the body.
KillsInWater is struggling to control the position.
Sydal being controlled against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
KillsInWater working Sydal over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
A hook to the body from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
A short body shot lands from KillsInWater as the two fighters clinch.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike.
KillsInWater lands a body shot in the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a knee to the body.
KillsInWater presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.
Sydal letting KillsInWater take a breather here.
KillsInWater lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by KillsInWater.
A short left from KillsInWater.
A nice left hand lands by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a left hand.
KillsInWater lands a right hand.
Good body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater scores with a shoulder strike.
KillsInWater digs a right hand into Sydal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sydal's gas tank.
KillsInWater stalling against the cage.
KillsInWater lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
KillsInWater scores with a hook to the body.
KillsInWater lands with a light punch inside.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sydal or not.
Nice elbow from KillsInWater. #T4#
KillsInWater lands a right hand.
A short left from KillsInWater.
A nice right hand lands inside from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
KillsInWater scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Sydal is rocked!
KillsInWater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sydal or not.
A body shot lands from KillsInWater. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
KillsInWater clinches up with Sydal and pushes him back against the cage.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch.
KillsInWater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from KillsInWater.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from KillsInWater.
A body shot lands from KillsInWater.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater 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#
Sydal on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
KillsInWater drops Sydal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sydal looks back up at him and smiles so KillsInWater waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sydal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sydal doesn't seem bothered though.
Sydal throws a lazy head kick
and KillsInWater counters with a nice body shot.
Sydal seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KillsInWater digs a good hook to Sydal's body.
KillsInWater lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from KillsInWater.
Sydal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before KillsInWater can pounce on him.
KillsInWater lands a right hook to the body.
Sydal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
KillsInWater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sydal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
KillsInWater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sydal on the side of the head.#KD2#
KillsInWater sends Sydal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! KillsInWater is motioning to the referee to let Sydal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
and KillsInWater counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sydal! He's just covering up as KillsInWater starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor KillsInWater!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Sydal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Odorion defends well and Sydal ends up having to push Odorion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sydal is working for takedown but Odorion is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Sydal breaks the clinch.
Odorion looks to score with a jab to the body but Sydal is just out of range.
Odorion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sydal as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sydal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sydal is pressing down on Odorion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Odorion is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odorion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Odorion.
Sydal looking to pass the guard.
Sydal is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Sydal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sydal stays in close to Odorion's body and controls the position.
Odorion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Odorion keeps moving. #SUB2#
Odorion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sydal defends well.
Odorion has a closed guard, preventing Sydal from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Odorion shoots in for a double leg but Sydal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sydal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odorion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Sydal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydal shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sydal.
Odorion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Odorion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sydal's guard.
Odorion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sydal's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal keeping moving, preventing Odorion from controlling successfully. #T3#
Odorion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sydal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Odorion is controlling him.
Odorion throwing strikes but missing.
Odorion won't allow Sydal to sweep him here.
Sydal is pulling down on Odorion's head. It's preventing any offense from Odorion, at least for the moment.
Sydal wants to stand and escape but Odorion is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD#
Sydal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Odorion is looking to regain half guard here but Sydal keeps moving and retains side control.
Sydal throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Sydal tries for a kimura but Odorion is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Odorion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaac Odorion will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Sydal closes the distance and clinches.
Odorion tries to pull guard but Sydal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sydal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Sydal.
Stalling in the clinch from Sydal.
Odorion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sydal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sydal breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sydal forces Odorion back against the cage and clinches.
Sydal can't get the takedown.
Odorion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sydal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dylan Sydal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Odorion.#T1#
Odorion throws a nice looking combination but Sydal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sydal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sydal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Odorion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sydal manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Sydal trying to control the action but Odorion is working from the bottom.
Odorion wants to improve his position but Sydal is controlling well.
Sydal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dylan Sydal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Sydal seems to be looking for submissions.
Sydal working the head and body with strikes.
Sydal wants to stand up but Odorion has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sydal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sydal tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Odorion.
Sydal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odorion's head. #T3#
Sydal trying to pass the guard but Odorion defending well.
Sydal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sydal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Odorion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sydal lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal not doing much here.
Sydal wants to stand up but Odorion has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sydal throwing shots but Odorion is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sydal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Odorion wants to counter the offense by Sydal and move into the clinch position.
Odorion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sydal as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sydal or perhaps it was just good defense by Odorion, which made it look bad.
Odorion misses with a takedown #CL#
and Sydal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sydal dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Odorion darts in looking for a takedown but Sydal gets double underhooks and turns Odorion into the cage.
Odorion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sydal instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Sydal. #TD#
Sydal pulls guard.
Sydal pulls Odorion in to control the position.
Odorion stopping the sweep attempt from Sydal.
Odorion wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal keeping full guard, as Odorion tries to pass.
Sydal seems keen to control Odorion's posture.#T1#
Sydal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sydal looking for a guillotine here but Odorion defends easily. #SUB2#
Odorion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sydal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sydal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sydal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odorion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Sydal content to stall in guard here.
Sydal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sydal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Odorion is wriggling around but Sydal manages to pass to half guard. #T3#
Sydal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Sydal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sydal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Sydal decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #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.
Odorion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Sydal has managed to clinch.
Sydal goes for a takedown attempt but Odorion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Sydal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Odorion to the mat! Odorion manages to get full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sydal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Odorion can do to turn this around?
Sydal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Odorion pulls Sydal in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sydal 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sydal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Xavier throws a head kick that misses
and Sydal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xavier. That's going to slow Sydal down.
Sydal throws a wild body kick that Xavier sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Xavier clinches.
Xavier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sydal's face. #CUT2#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Sydal managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
Xavier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sydal is breathing heavily.
Xavier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xavier.
Xavier crunches a lovely knee into Sydal's ribcage.
Sydal takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier lands a good knee to the midsection. Sydal won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Xavier.
Xavier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Xavier forces Sydal back against the cage and clinches.
Xavier lands a good knee to the midsection. Sydal won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
A knee to the head by Xavier.
Xavier scores a nice knee to the body.
Xavier lands a knee to the head.
Xavier scores a nice knee to the body.
Xavier scores a nice knee to the body.
Xavier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xavier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xavier lands an elbow inside that Sydal shrugs off.
Xavier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier lands an elbow that stopped Sydal in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Xavier.
Xavier lands an elbow just above Sydal 's eye.
Xavier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Xavier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xavier working Sydal over with knees to the body.#T2##KD2#
Xavier drops Sydal with a big knee straight up the middle! Sydal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Xavier clinches. #BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xavier has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quireem Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Xavier clinches up with Sydal and pushes him back against the cage.
Sydal trying to control the position but instead, Xavier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sydal into the cage.
Knees to the body from Xavier.
A knee to the head by Xavier.
A knee to the head by Xavier. #KD2#
Xavier drops Sydal with a big knee straight up the middle! Sydal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Sydal is rocked!#CL2#
Xavier clinches up with Sydal and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Sydal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier lands a big knee! That's hurt Sydal! Oh, he's all over the place! Xavier lands another knee that sends Sydal to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quireem Xavier!
Quireem Xavier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2021

#R1#
Chong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sydal manages to avoid it.#TD#
Sydal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chong regains half guard.
Chong is pressing down on Sydal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chong is pulling down on Sydal's head to control his posture.
Sydal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sydal trying to control from half guard but Chong is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chong is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chong is holding on to half guard well.
Chong wants to improve his position but Sydal is controlling well.
Sydal tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chong desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chong is trying to get back to full guard.
Chong gets back to full guard.
Chong has Sydal pulled in close to control his posture.
Sydal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chong's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sydal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sydal being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sydal is trying to keep Chong in close.
Chong passes Sydal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Sydal is defending well.
Sydal is trying to get back to full guard.
Chong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Chong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sydal wants to improve his position but Chong is controlling well.
Sydal is working hard here to advance position.
Chong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal won't allow Chong to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ching Chong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Chong shoots in and bounces Sydal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sydal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sydal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sydal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sydal's guard.
Sydal is trying to control but can't.
Chong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sydal is trying to maintain the position but Chong is very close to passing his half guard.
Chong is looking to advance position but Sydal won't allow it.
Chong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sydal has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sydal has a couple of punches blocked by Chong.
Chong leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Chong has Sydal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sydal tumbling to the mat - Chong dives into Sydal's guard.
Sydal wants to stand and escape but Chong is having none of it.
Chong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Chong passes into half guard.
Sydal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sydal tries to get out of the position.
Chong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Chong tries to pass to full mount but Sydal defends it.
Sydal is trying to stand.
Sydal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chong.
Sydal wants to control but Chong is keeping busy.
Chong controlling the pace.
Sydal tries to roll over but Chong keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Chong darts in and clinches Sydal up against the cage.
Chong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sydal up against the cage.
Chong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sydal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chong is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong throws a punch but it's blocked by Sydal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chong 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sydal's half guard.
Chong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong wants to free his trapped foot but Sydal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Chong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chong prevents Sydal from improving his position.
Chong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ching Chong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Chong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chong is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chong.
Chong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Chong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sydal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Chong taking a breather here.
Sydal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chong off and has taken his back!
Chong turns into Sydal and is now in his guard.
Chong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ching Chong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chong throwing strikes from guard but Sydal blocks nicely. #T4#
Chong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Sydal is keeping the position.
Sydal being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ching Chong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chong 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chong!

Event: Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1#
Turn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sydal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sydal wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Turn gets a clinch. #BC#
Sydal breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sydal clinches.
Sydal is trying to drag Turn to the mat but Turn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
Turn is looking to take this one to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turn 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.#TD#
Sydal gets control of Turn 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sydal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sydal keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Turn won't allow Sydal to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Turn works over Sydal with some ground and pound from guard.
Sydal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turn 's guard. #REVR#
Turn keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass.
Turn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sydal wants to stand and escape but instead Turn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Turn wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
Sydal 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#
Sydal keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Turn advances position into side control!
Sydal tries to bench press Turn off him but Turn keeps the position.
Turn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sydal keeps working.
Sydal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sydal tries to get to full guard but Turn has control of the leg.
Sydal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Turn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sydal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turn is working away from the top position though.
Turn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sydal's head.
Turn is keen to just control but Sydal is a slippery customer.
Sydal is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sydal looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sydal shoots in but Turn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sydal throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Turn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sydal's guard.#T4#
Turn trying to control but Sydal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal wants to hit a sweep here but Turn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sydal there!
Sydal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turn on the ground.
Turn tries to control but Sydal wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turn .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but King Turn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sydal throws a series of punches but Turn moves out of range.
Sydal shoots in and drives through. Turn sprawls well.
Turn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turn avoids the head kick by Sydal.
Sydal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turn shoots in for a takedown but Sydal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sydal keeps the fight on the outside.
Turn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sydal circles away.
Sydal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sydal pushes Turn up against the cage in a clinch.
Sydal has Turn pushed against the cage.
Sydal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Sydal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##TD2#
Turn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sydal!

Sydal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Turn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Turn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turn .
Dylan Sydal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .
Sydal throws a sloppy head kick and Turn moves out of range easily.
King Turn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sydal ducks under a wild hook from Turn .
Turn moves to clinch but Sydal breaks away #TD#
and Sydal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sydal. #T2#
Sydal advances position into side control!#SUB#
Sydal is trying to get an arm triangle but Turn is defending well.
Turn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sydal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sydal tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Turn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turn lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Turn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sydal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turn is keen to just control but Sydal is a slippery customer.#T3#
Sydal wants to get back to his feet.
Sydal is trying to maintain the position but Turn is very close to passing his half guard.
Turn prevents Sydal from standing back up.
Turn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sydal is looking to improve his position.
Turn thows a huge punch but Sydal dodges it nicely. #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.
Turn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King Turn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turn is looking to advance position but Sydal won't allow it.
Turn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Turn 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.
Turn is trying to control the action in half guard but Sydal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sydal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Dylan Sydal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sydal gets tackled into the cage by Turn . Turn maintains the clinch.
Sydal taking a breather.
Sydal is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Sydal manages to break the clinch.
Turn shoots in and drives through. Sydal sprawls well.
Sydal feinted with a counter takedown.
Dylan Sydal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turn shoots for a takedown but Sydal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dylan Sydal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .#TD#
Sydal scores with a takedown into Turn 's guard.
Sydal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sydal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sydal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turn is looking to sweep but instead, Sydal has passed into half guard.
Turn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Turn actively working from the bottom here.
Sydal is taking a breather. Turn 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.
Sydal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sydal is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Turn is trying to stand back up but Sydal is controlling him
Turn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sydal stops Turn from standing up.
Sydal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turn is keeping the position for now.
Turn being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turn is looking to clinch.
Turn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sydal.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sydal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sydal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sydal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sydal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turn . Turn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Sydal gets a takedown into half guard.
Sydal trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sydal 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sydal!

Event: Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Sydal dives in for a single leg takedown but Cozad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sydal misses with the combination.
Cozad lands a right hook to the body.
Sydal dives in and grabs Cozad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cozad pushes down on Sydal's head and hops out.
And Cozad counters with a quick kick to the body but Sydal blocks it.
Sydal tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it. #TD2#
Sydal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sydal controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Cozad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sydal. #T1#
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Sydal trying to control the action but Cozad is working from the bottom.
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. Sydal connects with a nice short shot to Cozad's temple. #SUB2#
Sydal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cozad sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
Cozad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sydal manages to mount him! #T2##SUB2#
Sydal has hold of Cozad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cozad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cozad is trying to stand but he's just given Sydal his back.
Cozad is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Sydal is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cozad has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sydal has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cozad taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sydal doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Sydal!

Event: Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sydal dives in and scores a takedown into Sudarta Lee's guard.
Sudarta Lee is looking to stand back up but Sydal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sudarta Lee.
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.
Sudarta Lee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB##SUB#
Sydal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sudarta Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Sydal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudarta Lee has hold of Sydal's hands but Sydal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#It looks like Nyoman Sudarta Lee has been cut.#T1#
Sydal wants to pass the guard but Sudarta Lee is defending well.
Sydal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Sudarta Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Sydal. #SUB#
Sydal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sudarta Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sydal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sudarta Lee is just riding it out for now. Sydal eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sydal is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Sydal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sudarta Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Nyoman Sudarta Lee's cut even more.#T3#
Still in half guard, Sydal seems content to control.#SU#
Sydal decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Sydal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sudarta Lee's guard.
Sydal pushing down on Sudarta Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sydal is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sydal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sudarta Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sydal.
Sydal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Sydal scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Sydal is working for a kimura but Sudarta Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sydal lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sydal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nyoman Sudarta Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Sydal lands a huge takedown. Sudarta Lee is out but the ref is slow to react and Sydal lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Sudarta Lee lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Sydal!

Event: Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Sydal tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson lands a jab to Sydal's midsection.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sydal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sydal tries to land a body kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sydal or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Sydal avoids a kick to the body.
Sydal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sydal checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Sydal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Sydal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sydal controlling from side mount.
Sydal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Sydal throwing strikes but Jackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sydal is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Sydal 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.#T2#
Sydal is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Sydal tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson prevents Sydal from getting the reversal.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sydal tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Sydal tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sydal tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sydal is looking to escape.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sydal tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sydal is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Frank Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sydal wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Sydal gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sydals head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wayne Frank Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson gets through Sydal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sydal.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson has Sydal pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sydal is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Frank Jackson 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sydal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sydal scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Sydal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sydal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Sydal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sydal takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is pushing Sydal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sydal or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sydal takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.#T3#
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson. #ROC2#Sydal is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Sydal's ribcage. Sydal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sydal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Sydal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson is working Sydal over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson digs a right hand into Sydal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sydal's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sydal seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dylan Sydal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Frank Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Frank Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Frank Jackson!

Event: Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Sydal slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Sydal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sydal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sydal lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power trying to control but Sydal postures up.
Sydal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sydal prevents Power from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Sydal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sydal.
Sydal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sydal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power trying to hold on to Sydal's head to control him but Sydal postures up. #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.
Sydal wants to stand but Power has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sydal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Sydal is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Power looking for submissions off his back.
Sydal controlling the action here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sydal but Sydal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sydal slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sydal tries to counter with a clinch but Power shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sydal drives through with a takedown into Power's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sydal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Power wants to sweep here but Sydal controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sydal stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sydal controlling from the top position.
It looks like Sydal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sydal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Sydal sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Sydal has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch. #TD2#
Sydal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sydal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sydal controlling the position.
Power won't allow Sydal to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Power throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sydal uses it to pass to side control.
Sydal controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Sydal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Sydal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sydal avoids it really well and circles away.
Sydal thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sydal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sydal.
A punch combination from Sydal misses.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sydal as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power shoots for a takedown but Sydal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sydal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sydal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Sydal can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sydal swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.#TD2#
Sydal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
Power wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sydal manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Sydal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sydal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sydal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sydal stalling.
Power wants to control but Sydal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sydal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sydal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sydal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power can't get the takedown.
Sydal is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks. #BC#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sydal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sydal working Power over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal trying to pass the guard but Power defending well. #SUB#
Power actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Sydal controlling the action here.
Sydal working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Sydal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Sydal is working for a submission of some sort.
Sydal passes to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sydal's best efforts.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Sydal is controlling the pace.
Dylan Sydal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power is looking to improve his position. #T3##SU2#
Sydal decides to return to a standing position.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sydal as he jumps to the side.
Power throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Sydal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sydal sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Sydal stands up from Power's guard - Sydal perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Sydal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Power tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sydal is in Power's guard.#T4#
Sydal is looking to stand up but Power won't let him. #SUB#
Power looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Power is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal is working Power over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sydal 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sydal!

Event: Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021

#R1#
Sydal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sydal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Sydal is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Sydal's guard.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sydal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sydal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Sydal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson stops Sydal from standing up.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson 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.#SUB2#
Sydal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sydal keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Sydal working a defensive guard here.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson 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.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson stands up over Sydal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thompson is working Sydal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sydal's head.
Thompson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson stands up over Sydal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sydal is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson cracks Sydal with a solid left hand.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson distracts Sydal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Sydal looks winded!
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Sydal is rocked!
Sydal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson pushes down on Sydal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Sydal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sydal is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sydal seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson winds up and cracks Sydal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sydal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sydal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sydal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sydal tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it. #TD#
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sydal has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson stands up over Sydal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Sydal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson distracts Sydal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson is working Sydal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Thompson works over Sydal with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson is in close to Sydal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ricky Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sydal is breathing heavily.
Thompson distracts Sydal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson won't allow Sydal to sweep him here.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sydal keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson advances to half guard. #T2#
Sydal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Sydal is rocked!
Thompson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sydal! More strikes land and this one is all over! Thompson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!

Event: Highland 12
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Hickock stuns Sydal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Sydal clinches with his opponent.
Hickock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sydal walks away with a smile on his face. Hickock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hickock jabs Sydal right on the nose. Sydal blinks but takes it well.
Hickock lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Sydal looking to score a takedown here. Hickock is defending well but Sydal drives through and ends up in Hickock's guard.#SUB2#
Hickock is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sydal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hickock's body to avoid the submission. Hickock has instead reached around Sydal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hickock arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Hickock!

Event: Highland 5
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Sydal just misses with a punch to the body.
Sydal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sydal under the eye.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith scores with the left hand. Sydal knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Sydal looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Sydal drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith working a defensive guard but Sydal passes into half guard.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Sydal drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sydal on the ground.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sydal wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Sydal is controlling well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sydal is very close to passing his half guard.
Sydal is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sydal not doing much here.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Sydal is controlling him
Sydal prevents Smith from improving his position.
Sydal is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Sydal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sydal has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sydal pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Smith is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sydal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Sydal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2021

#R1#
Goat misses with the combination.
Goat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sydal on the side of the head.
Goat lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Goat.
Sydal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shadow Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sydal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goat. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goat enables Sydal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sydal pushing down on Goat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat is trying to stand.
Sydal trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it.
Sydal lands strikes from half guard.#T1##SU#
Sydal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Goat misses with a combination #CL#
and Sydal counters by clinching up.
Sydal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goat up against the cage.
Goat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Sydal pulls guard effortlessly.
Goat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sydal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goat wants to stand and escape but instead Sydal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Goat being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Sydal slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Sydal.
Goat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sydal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sydal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goat has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Goat is trying to escape back to his feet but Sydal uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Goat is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Sydal decides to stand back up.
Goat punishes Sydal's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Sydal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sydal happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Goat tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sydal loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Goat hold on?
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 Dylan Sydal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sydal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goat sprawls well initially but Sydal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sydal is taking a breather. Goat 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.
Sydal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goat for as long as he can get away with.
Goat wants to control but Sydal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal stalling.
Sydal'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.
Dylan Sydal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nice strikes from Sydal there. #SUB#
Sydal is looking for a kimura here.
Sydal stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sydal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sydal is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sydal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal prevents Goat from standing back up. #SU#
Sydal stands up out of the half guard.
Goat misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Sydal forces Goat back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sydal pulls guard.
Sydal throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3##SUB#
Sydal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goat wants to stand but Sydal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet but Goat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sydal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sydal tries to get out of the position.
Sydal throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sydal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sydal rushes Goat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sydal is trying to pull guard but Goat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goat is trying to push Sydal away but Sydal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Goat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Goat.
As Goat backs away, Sydal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sydal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Goat throws a series of punches but Sydal moves out of range.
Goat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sydal eats them both and turns towards Goat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Goat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Sydal has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Sydal decides to pull guard.
Goat tries to stand but Sydal is controlling from the bottom.
Sydal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sydal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goat stopping the sweep attempt from Sydal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat won't allow Sydal to get back to his feet.
Sydal has a closed guard, preventing Goat from standing up. #SUB#
Sydal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goat defends it easily.#T1#
Sydal wants to stand but Goat is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goat cracks Sydal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Sydal forces Goat back against the cage and clinches.
Sydal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sydal.
Sydal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2##BC#
Sydal manages to break the clinch.
Sydal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goat.
Goat throws a one two combo.
Goat throws a nice looking combination but Sydal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dylan Sydal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Goat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sydal circles away quickly and effectively.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sydal slips a jab and a cross from Goat. #CL#
Sydal has closed the distance and engaged Goat in a clinch.
Sydal just leaning against Goat, taking a breather.
Goat is pressed up against the cage. Sydal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goat down to the mat. Goat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Goat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Sydal counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Sydal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goat throws a series of punches but Sydal avoids them all with ease.
Shadow Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sydal throws a head kick but Goat moves out of range.
Goat looks to land a combination but Sydal avoids it well. #CL#
Sydal has closed the distance and engaged Goat in a clinch. #TD#
Sydal lands a takedown into guard.
Sydal chips away with some ground and pound.
Sydal wants to pass the guard but Goat is keeping the position.#SU#
Sydal stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##TD#
Sydal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goat's half guard.
Goat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sydal manages to mount him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sydal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sydal raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shadow Goat.
I think Sydal 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dylan Sydal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sydal striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
Sydal keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Sydal.#SUB2#
Sydal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydal can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sydal keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sydal seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sydal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sydal has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
Sydal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Sydal preventing the sweep.
Johnson is striking off his back. Sydal thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sydal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sydal working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sydal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Sydal content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Johnson has hold of Sydal's hands but Sydal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sydal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sydal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sydal slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Sydal is controlling the pace.
Sydal passes to side control. #T4#
Sydal just content to control the position.
Sydal working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sydal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Sydal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sydal 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#
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sydal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson dives in and grabs Sydal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sydal pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Sydal drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Sydal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sydal misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Sydal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sydal manages to end up in side control.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Sydal is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.
Sydal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sydal looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sydal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1##SUB2#
Sydal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Sydal let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sydal on the ground.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Johnson trying to control the action but Sydal just sinks the hooks in. #T2##SUB2#
Sydal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sydal gets his way! #SUB2#
Sydal looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sydal controlling from the back.#T3#
Sydal throwing damaging strikes from the back! Johnson could be in trouble here! #SUB2#
Sydal working for the choke.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sydal biding his time, controlling Johnson.
Sydal scores with punches from the back.
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Sydal are getting through and doing damage. #T4#
Sydal controls the action.
Sydal is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Sydal looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Johnson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Sydal!

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