Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Siddik.#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Siddik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Siddik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Siddik drives through with a takedown into Syrup's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ROC#Syrup is rocked!
Siddik gets to his feet and stands over Syrup, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Syrup felt that one! Siddik unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Syrup from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
After the fight, Ebubekir Siddik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Leonov lands with a kick to the temple. Syrup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Syrup shoots and misses
and Leonov counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Syrup is rocked!
Syrup drops his hands momentarily. Leonov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Syrup staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Syrup doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Car works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Car cracks a nice hook into Syrup's ribs.
Car seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Car lands a big uppercut and Syrup crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Syrup looks OK. Car waves Syrup back to his feet!#ROC#Syrup is rocked!
Car closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Syrup out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Car!
A relieved looking New Car 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Moore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Syrup to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Syrup connects with a couple of short punches.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Syrup stands and steps away. Moore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Syrup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Syrup instigates a clinch.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Syrup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syrup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syrup's elbow.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore tries to stall but Syrup uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Syrup. #TD#
Syrup pulls guard effortlessly.
Syrup controlling Moore's posture.
Syrup'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.#T2##SUB#
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rad's Flying Circus. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syrup works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Syrup isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moore stacks Syrup on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moore!
Moore working the ground and pound but Syrup is defending the strikes. #T3#
Syrup tries to improve position but can't.
Moore connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Syrup some visible discomfort.
Syrup parries the strikes from Moore easily there. Moore is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Syrup to escape.
Syrup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Syrup gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syrup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moore.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Syrup is working away.
Syrup regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Syrup is pulling down on Moore's head to control his posture.
Syrup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syrup pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup misses with a head kick.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mapple Syrup 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##TD#
Syrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Syrup manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syrup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Moore working a defensive guard here.
Moore tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Moore tries to strike from the bottom.
Syrup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Syrup is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Syrup in side control lands a decent elbow.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Syrup grinds an elbow into Moore's temple.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Syrup lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Moore tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Syrup easily slips into full mount!
Mapple Syrup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syrup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Syrup punishing his opponent with strikes.
Syrup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Syrup avoids the attempt from Moore to control.
Syrup controlling from mount.
Moore is trying to stand but he's just given Syrup his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Syrup working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Moore is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Syrup has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Moore taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mapple Syrup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Syrup. Those never looked like landing.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Syrup is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moore's half guard.
Moore punching from the bottom.
Moore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Syrup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Syrup passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Syrup is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to hold on to Syrup's head to control him but Syrup postures up. #T1#
Syrup wants to stand but Moore has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syrup controlling the pace.
Moore wants to control the action here but instead Syrup manages to pass to full mount!
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syrup working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Syrup controlling the pace for now.
Syrup raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Syrup controlling the position easily from mount.
Syrup's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Syrup working Moore over with strikes here.
Syrup controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Syrup lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moore hang on?
Moore is desperately trying to improve his position but Syrup has a good base and remains in mount.
Syrup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Syrup.
Syrup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Syrup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Syrup fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Syrup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moore wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Syrup has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Syrup has the hooks in. Moore is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Syrup is riding his opponent, not letting Moore buck him off.
It looks like Syrup 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.#SUB2#
Syrup looking for the choke from the back.
Syrup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore tries to break free.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mapple Syrup dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Syrup has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch. #BC#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Syrup catches Moore right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Syrup tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Syrup clinches up with Moore and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Syrup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Syrup, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Syrup feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Syrup changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Moore has his foot on Syrup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Syrup works his way back into a safe position though.
Syrup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moore wants to sweep here but Syrup controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Syrup wants to stand but Moore is controlling his posture from full guard.
Syrup is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Syrup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moore enables Syrup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Moore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Syrup has passed into side control.
Syrup just content to control the position.
Syrup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syrup tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Syrup content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Syrup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Syrup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Syrup keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Syrup working for a guillotine from mount but Moore is in no mood to give up.
Syrup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore tries to hold on but Syrup postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mapple Syrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Syrup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moore was covering up waiting for the punch and Syrup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Syrup content to stall in guard here.
Syrup passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Syrup controlling the action here.
Syrup has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Syrup wants to stand but Moore is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Moore can't escape the position.
Syrup scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Syrup controlling from mount. #T2#
Moore tries to hold on but Syrup postures up.
Syrup in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Syrup prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Syrup controlling his opponent. #T3#
Syrup is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Syrup is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moore can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Syrup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Syrup looking to finish Moore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moore!
Moore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Syrup controlling the position easily from mount.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Syrup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Syrup controlling from mount.
Jaz Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syrup cracks Moore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Syrup lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mapple Syrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Syrup 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 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mapple Syrup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Lester lands.#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syrup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lester lands a jab to Syrup's midsection.
Syrup looks winded!
Lester batters Syrup with a massive right followed by a huge left! Syrup is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lester lands a final crushing right hand to drop Syrup to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lester is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
A relieved looking Moe Lester 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Syrup as Jackson shoots in.
Syrup looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Syrup dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Syrup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syrup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syrup 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.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson , not yet. #T1#
Syrup wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson , not yet.
Syrup distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson is trying to keep Syrup in close.
Syrup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Syrup defends it easily.
Syrup not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Syrup stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson .#SUB#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to control. #T3#
Syrup working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syrup looking to pass the guard.
Syrup trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Syrup is working from the bottom.
Syrup tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position. #T4#
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Syrup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syrup looks winded!
Syrup makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Syrup.
Jackson trying to control but Syrup is working from the bottom.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking to stall here but Syrup recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mapple Syrup will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson tries to clinch up but Syrup circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jackson rushes Syrup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syrup after a bit of a struggle.
Syrup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syrup tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syrup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Syrup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Syrup tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Syrup manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup misses with a wild combination.
Syrup is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Syrup circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Syrup counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Syrup is very close to passing his half guard.
Syrup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Syrup has control of the leg.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Syrup is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Syrup missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Syrup is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Syrup circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Syrup clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Syrup successfully pulls guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Syrup keeps moving. #SUB2#
Syrup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Syrup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Syrup wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Syrup has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Syrup can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #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.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Syrup is working away.
Mapple Syrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Syrup is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mapple Syrup 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#
Syrup fails with the takedown.
Jackson dives in and grabs Syrup's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syrup pushes down on Jackson 's head and hops out.
Syrup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Syrup has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Syrup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Syrup's waist but Syrup gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
A nice side step and Syrup releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Syrup tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Syrup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Syrup sprawls well.
Jackson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Syrup counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Syrup from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Syrup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Syrup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Syrup to stand up.
Syrup shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Syrup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Syrup takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syrup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Syrup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Syrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Syrup's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syrup pushes down on Jackson 's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syrup sprawls well. Syrup wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syrup is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Syrup circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Syrup is out of range. #T4#
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Syrup tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Syrup to the ground. Syrup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Syrup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Syrup has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries to circle away but Syrup has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Syrup pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Syrup keeps moving.
Syrup pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson tries to stand but Syrup is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mapple Syrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Syrup 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mapple Syrup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1#
Boco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Syrup.
Syrup dives in for a single leg takedown but Boco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Syrup closes the distance and clinches.
Boco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Syrup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syrup blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Syrup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syrup slips under a jab.
Syrup shoots in and drives through. Boco sprawls well.
Crazy Boco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mapple Syrup.
Syrup lunges at Boco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boco's hand. #T1##CL2#
Syrup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Syrup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syrup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boco throws a big counter combination but Syrup scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Syrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Syrup looks winded!
Boco is looking to clinch.
Boco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boco tries to clinch there but Syrup circles away.
Syrup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boco counters with a big head kick but Syrup shrugs it off.
Syrup throws a combination that misses
and Boco counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Syrup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Syrup's best efforts.
Syrup slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Boco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boco punching from the bottom. #T3#
Syrup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boco tries to roll over but Syrup keeps him under control.
Boco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Syrup on the ground.
Syrup content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Syrup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
It looks like Syrup 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boco trying to control but Syrup postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Syrup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boco was covering up waiting for the punch and Syrup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Syrup stays in close to Boco's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boco keeping full guard, as Syrup tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mapple Syrup will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Syrup gets a clinch. #TD2#
Boco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Syrup is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boco to the mat. Boco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Syrup landing some decent shots from guard.
Boco is trying to keep Syrup in close.
Syrup is looking to stand up but Boco won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Syrup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Syrup wanted to stand there but Boco had control of the position. #T1#
Syrup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Syrup chips away with some ground and pound.
Syrup pushes down on Boco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Boco looking for a kimura from the bottom but Syrup passes into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boco seems a little lost for a moment, as Syrup dominates the positioning.
Syrup cracks Boco with a big right hand but Boco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Syrup has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boco!
Syrup manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boco to take his back!
Syrup loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Boco hold on?
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Syrup has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Syrup controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Boco fending off the submission attempt from Syrup.
You can see the frustration on Boco's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB2#
Boco showing good submission defense here.
Syrup has the hooks in. Boco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Syrup is not going to allow Boco to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Boco is trying to remain composed but Syrup is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Syrup really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boco.#SUB2#
Boco is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Syrup has locked on a rear naked choke here! Boco is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mapple Syrup!

Event: Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Syrup gets tackled into the cage by Schrute. Schrute maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Schrute gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Syrup pulls Schrute in close to prevent any damage.
Schrute tries to free his leg and advance position but Syrup is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Syrup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Syrup on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Syrup tries to get out of the position.
Schrute trying to control but Syrup is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute tries to free his leg and advance position but Syrup is retaining full guard.
Schrute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schrute has control of an arm but Syrup manages to advance to Schrute's back!#T1#
Syrup controls the action.#SUB#
Syrup is persistently looking for the submission but Schrute is defending it well.
Syrup has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schrute's body.
Schrute tries to roll but Syrup sticks to his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schrute is still trying to improve position.
Syrup knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schrute on the ground.
Schrute rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Syrup is thwarting Schrute's attempts to control the position.
Syrup slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schrute is doing well to control the position and prevent Syrup from advancing to side control.#T3#
Syrup throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schrute to regain full guard.
Syrup content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Syrup lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schrute trying to keep a closed guard but Syrup is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Schrute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syrup defends it easily.
Syrup looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Syrup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schrute has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syrup has managed to get both his arms back between Schrute's legs - danger averted.
Syrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Syrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrup controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup wants to stand but Schrute is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Schrute connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.#TD#
Syrup feints and as Schrute raises his hands in defense, Syrup changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Syrup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Schrute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Syrup is aware though and is defending well.
Syrup preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schrute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schrute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Syrup is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Syrup looking for subs off his back but Schrute has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Schrute seems to be working for a kimura but Syrup defends the submission attempt.
Mapple Syrup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schrute is just content to waste time from the top position. Syrup takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrute stopping the sweep attempt from Syrup.
Syrup has momentary wrist control but Schrute slips an elbow through the middle.
Syrup keeping moving, preventing Schrute from controlling successfully.
Syrup wants to control the position but Schrute says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Schrute has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Schrute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Syrup trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Schrute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schrute is thwarting Syrup's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Schrute is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Schrute is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schrute is keen to just control but Syrup is a slippery customer.
Syrup preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup trying to control but Schrute postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mapple Syrup's cut.
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##TD#
Syrup is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schrute's half guard.
Schrute won't allow Syrup to pass to mount.
Syrup trying to control from half guard but Schrute is working away.
Schrute wants to improve his position but Syrup is controlling well.
Syrup wants to stand but Schrute has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup is thwarting Schrute's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Syrup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schrute wants to control but Syrup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schrute wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schrute decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Syrup wants to improve his position but Schrute is controlling well.
Schrute wants to pass to mount but Syrup is defending the position.
Schrute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syrup keeps working. #T2#
Syrup is looking for a sweep. Schrute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Syrup trying to control here.
Syrup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schrute. #SUB#
Schrute moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Syrup.#SUB2#
Schrute tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Syrup keeps Schrute under control for a moment.
Dwight Schrute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Schrute wants to control but Syrup is keeping him busy.
Syrup seems a little lost for a moment, as Schrute dominates the positioning.
Syrup tries to control but Schrute manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Schrute is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Syrup is defending well though. Schrute let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Syrup is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Syrup fending off the submission attempt from Schrute. #SUB2#
Schrute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Syrup knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Syrup for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Schrute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schrute 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!
A victorious Dwight Schrute thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Syrup shoots for a double leg takedown but San sprawls well. He's pushed Syrup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Syrup on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
San connects with the punch.#ROC#Syrup is rocked!
Syrup misses with a takedown attempt
and San counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Syrup is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
San fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Syrup square on the jaw! Damn, Syrup is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Meredith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meredith scores with a body shot.
Syrup walks into a jab.
Meredith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Syrup ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meredith moves away.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meredith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syrup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meredith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Meredith connects with a solid leg kick.
Meredith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meredith throws a right hand that Syrup ducks under and follows up with a left that Syrup also avoids with ease.
Syrup throws a right and a left that Meredith avoids nicely.
Meredith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Meredith. Those never looked like landing.
Meredith blocks a head kick by Syrup. #CL2#
Syrup moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Syrup ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Syrup no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Meredith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Syrup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meredith defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Syrup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Syrup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Syrup seems to be looking for submissions.
Syrup looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Meredith is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Meredith wants to improve his position but Syrup is controlling well.
Meredith wants to control but Syrup is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Syrup is looking for a kimura but Meredith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Syrup to get the leverage.
Syrup looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Meredith tries to roll over but Syrup keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Syrup is looking for a kimura here.
Meredith is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Syrup working over Meredith with some ground and pound. Meredith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Meredith is looking to improve his position.
Syrup is trying to control the action in half guard but Meredith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meredith is concentrating on defense, preventing Syrup from advancing position.
Meredith wants to improve his position but Syrup is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Meredith misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Syrup takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meredith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meredith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syrup changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meredith lands a two punch combo.
Syrup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meredith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meredith misses the shot to the body.
Meredith cracks Syrup with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meredith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Syrup with a poor takedown
letting Meredith counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Meredith.
Ted Meredith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meredith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Syrup's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syrup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meredith looks to land a right hand but Syrup moved out of range.
Syrup feints a counter leg kick.
Meredith misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Meredith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Syrup closes the distance and clinches.
Meredith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meredith lands a right hand. #ROC#Syrup is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Meredith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meredith controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Meredith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meredith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ted Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Meredith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meredith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Syrup in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meredith missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Meredith manages to break the clinch.
Syrup is breathing heavily.
Meredith tests Syrup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meredith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Syrup is still on wobbly legs! Can Meredith finish him?#T1#
Syrup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Syrup closes the distance and pushes Meredith back into the cage.
Meredith lands a big right hand that drops Syrup! The killer instinct kicks in and Meredith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Meredith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Meredith!
Ted Meredith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2021

#R1#
Syrup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
Syrup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fist counters with a left to the body.
Syrup looks winded!
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Syrup's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Syrup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Iron Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist punishes Syrup's body with a nice straight punch.
Syrup takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Syrup is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Fist just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Syrup has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Fist!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Bastiat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastiat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syrup tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bastiat manages to circle out of the way.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastiat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syrup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mapple Syrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrup shoots in looking for a takedown but Bastiat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Syrup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Syrup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bastiat.#CUT2#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Bastiat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Syrup is rocked!
Bastiat lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Syrup falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frederic Bastiat!
In his post fight interview, Frederic Bastiat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Syrup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meredith stuffs the takedown.
Syrup misses with a takedown
and Meredith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syrup looks winded!
Meredith throws a leg kick but Syrup moved away.
A jab lands there for Meredith.#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Meredith lands with a shot to the body.
Meredith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syrup on the side of the head.
Meredith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meredith lands a nice shot to the body.
Meredith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Meredith.
Meredith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ted Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meredith lands with an overhand left.
Meredith drops Syrup with a naaaaasty hook - Syrup is in real trouble here! Meredith dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Meredith!
A very excited looking Ted Meredith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Meredith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syrup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Meredith misses.
Syrup seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Meredith lands a nice looking body shot.
Meredith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meredith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syrup.
A counter left hand to the body from Syrup misses its target.
Meredith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Syrup counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Meredith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Syrup is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syrup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Syrup prevents Meredith from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Syrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Meredith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meredith is looking to stand back up but Syrup counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Meredith. #T1#
Meredith pushes Syrup off looking to stand but Syrup dives back in and keeps control.
Meredith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Syrup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Meredith is trying to escape back to his feet but Syrup uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Meredith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Syrup tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Meredith wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Syrup slows the pace down.
Syrup is looking to take a break and control but Meredith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Syrup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Syrup takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Syrup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Syrup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Meredith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syrup was well out of range. Poor timing from Meredith.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meredith throws a lazy right hand but Syrup sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Meredith gets caught napping as Syrup dives in and scores a takedown. Meredith manages to retain guard.
Syrup wants to stand but Meredith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Meredith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Syrup presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Syrup avoids the elbow strike from Meredith, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meredith.
Syrup is breathing heavily.#TD#
Syrup gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Meredith pushes Syrup off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Meredith.
Meredith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ted Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meredith, as that shot connected.
Syrup shoots in and drives through. Meredith sprawls well.
Good exchange - Meredith coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Meredith. #T4#
A jab lands there for Meredith.
Meredith dips to his left and cracks Syrup with an uppercut!
Syrup looks to land a left hand but Meredith moved out of range nicely.
Meredith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meredith 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.
Meredith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syrup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meredith.
Meredith lands a head shot.
Meredith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Syrup takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meredith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meredith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meredith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Syrup stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Syrup takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meredith tries to clinch but Syrup moves out of range.
Syrup tries to counter with a takedown but Meredith is quick to defend against it.
A nice combination there by Meredith. #ROC2#Syrup is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Meredith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Meredith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meredith lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Meredith.
Oh Syrup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meredith connects with a crisp jab.
Meredith steps in with a hook that catches Syrup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Meredith follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Syrup looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Meredith!
Our winner, Ted Meredith, 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: IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syrup on the side of the head.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Syrup has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Syrup's head.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Syrup is rocked!
Leonov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Syrup - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Leonov!

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

Event: IXF XXXV
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Soyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syrup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Syrup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soyan with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Syrup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Syrup has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Syrup breaks from the clinch.
Soyan throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Syrup moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Syrup jumps guard and drags Soyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Syrup controlling the position.
Soyan wants to control from the top but Syrup keeps moving.
Soyan looking to sit in guard and control but Syrup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Syrup thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Syrup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soyan is keeping the position for now.
Syrup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Syrup seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soyan for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Syrup looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soyan trying to keep a closed guard but Syrup is proving a slippery customer.
Soyan working a defensive guard but Syrup passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soyan is looking to control Syrup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soyan avoid being mounted?
Syrup perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soyan trying to hold on to Syrup's head to control him but Syrup postures up. #T3#
Syrup passes to full mount!
Soyan tries to hold on but Syrup postures up.#SU#
Syrup is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Syrup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Syrup's head.
Syrup moves out of range as Soyan throws a body kick. #T4#
Soyan connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Syrup gets the takedown into side control.
Soyan can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Syrup politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Syrup prefers to stall for the moment though.
Soyan tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Syrup tries for a kimura but Soyan is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Syrup decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mapple Syrup dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Syrup closes the distance and pushes Soyan back into the cage.
Syrup tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soyan avoids it.
Syrup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soyan can do to turn this around?#TD#
Syrup manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrup pulls Soyan in to control the position.
Syrup looking for a sweep. Not yet Syrup, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Syrup holds on and takes a little breather.
Soyan trying to control but Syrup is working from the bottom. #T1#
Soyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Syrup has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soyan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Syrup.
Syrup holding on.
Soyan working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soyan is looking to take a break and control but Syrup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soyan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Syrup has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soyan but great work by Syrup.
Soyan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Syrup easily slips into full mount!
Mapple Syrup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soyan tries to hold on but Syrup postures up.
Syrup controlling from the full mount.
Soyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Syrup has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Syrup controlling the pace for now.
Soyan wants to hold on but Syrup pushes him away.
Soyan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Syrup haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Syrup controlling from mount.
Syrup lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Syrup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soyan tries to lock up and control but Syrup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Syrup connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Syrup has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Syrup moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Soyan has worked his arm free - good work by Soyan!
Syrup lands an elbow.
Soyan struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Syrup tries for a kimura but Soyan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mapple Syrup dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Soyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Syrup.
Soyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Syrup is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soyan. #CL#
Soyan gets tackled into the cage by Syrup. Syrup maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syrup.
Syrup tries to pull guard but Soyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapple Syrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Syrup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soyan.
Syrup takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mapple Syrup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soyan.
Soyan leaves Syrup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soyan thows a body kick. Syrup tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Soyan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Syrup throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Syrup is in Soyan's guard.
Syrup postures up.
Syrup throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Soyan is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soyan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Syrup throws a big elbow that misses.
Soyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Soyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Syrup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Syrup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Syrup continues to stall.
Soyan working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soyan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A lazy body kick from Soyan #TD#
and Syrup counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soyan won't be happy with that.
Syrup working away.#SUB#
Syrup tries for a kimura but Soyan is defending well. #T4#
Soyan is trying to control Syrup's posture but Syrup avoids it.
Soyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Soyan struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soyan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kunle Soyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mapple Syrup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Syrup is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soyan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kunle Soyan.
I think Syrup 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mapple Syrup!

Event: IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Syrup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
Syrup misses with a takedown attempt
and Clark counters with a big right hand! Oh Syrup is in trouble here! Clark follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Auston Clark!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Conradipakur rushes Syrup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Syrup is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conradipakur is defending well for now.
Conradipakur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syrup is defending well for now.
Syrup avoids a wild elbow strike from Conradipakur.
Conradipakur looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Syrup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Syrup blocks an elbow strike.
Conradipakur throws an elbow but it misses.
Syrup avoiding damage as Conradipakur throws knees to the body.
Conradipakur lands an elbow that stopped Syrup in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.#TD#
Syrup drags the fight down to the ground.
Conradipakur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conradipakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conradipakur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Syrup manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conradipakur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Syrup is stalling in the full guard.
Conradipakur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Syrup sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Conradipakur wants to control the position but Syrup says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Conradipakur is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Syrup has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Conradipakur is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mapple Syrup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
Stellar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syrup throws out the jab.
Stellar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stellar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Syrup 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.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Stellar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Syrup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stellar leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stellar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stellar gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stellar lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Syrup jumps into guard, dragging Stellar to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stellar being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Stellar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stellar trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Syrup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Syrup controlling Stellar's posture.
Stellar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#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.
Syrup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Syrup is looking to stand up but Stellar isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Stellar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Syrup, pushing him back against the cage.
Stellar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syrup fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Syrup gets a double leg takedown into Stellar's guard.
Syrup controlling from the top position.
Stellar is trying to keep Syrup in close. #T3##SUB#
Syrup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stellar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syrup has managed to get both his arms back between Stellar's legs - danger averted.
Stellar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Syrup controls the pace.
Syrup trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stellar's guard.
Stellar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #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.
Syrup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Stellar trying to keep a closed guard but Syrup is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stellar wants to clinch up but Syrup keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Syrup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Syrup passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stellar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syrup tries to control but Stellar wriggling away.
Stellar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mapple Syrup will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stellar lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.#CL2#
Stellar tries to keep at a distance but Syrup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stellar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syrup to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Syrup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stellar shoots in but no luck this time.
Stellar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syrup as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Stellar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Syrup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stellar to the mat! Stellar manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stellar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Syrup stays in close to Stellar's body and controls the position.
Syrup postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Syrup working some strikes from top position.
Syrup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Syrup not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Syrup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Syrup is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stellar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stellar is trying to control Syrup's posture but Syrup avoids it.
Stellar is trying to escape the position but Syrup is controlling the position. #T2#
Syrup cracks Stellar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syrup content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stellar is trying to improve his position.
Mapple Syrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stellar is not content to let Syrup control the position.
Stellar tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Syrup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Syrup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stellar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stellar trying to remain calm as Syrup controls from the top position.
Syrup wants to stand but Stellar is controlling his arm.
Syrup staying calm.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Syrup shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Syrup has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stellar is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stellar is trying to keep Syrup in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup advances position into side control!
Stellar tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mapple Syrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mapple Syrup's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stellar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Syrup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Syrup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stellar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syrup sprawls well. Syrup wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stellar gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Syrup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stellar sprawls well initially but Syrup persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Syrup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Syrup 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.
Stellar is looking to get back to full guard here but Syrup has managed to pass to side control instead.
Syrup has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stellar tries to hold on but Syrup pushes him away.
Syrup connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Syrup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Syrup cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stellar wants to control but Syrup is having none of it.
Stellar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syrup scoring with strikes but Stellar is staying in there.
Syrup avoids the attempt from Stellar to control.
Syrup prevents Stellar from getting the reversal.#T3#
Syrup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Syrup lands with some strikes.
Syrup content just to control the position here.
Stellar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syrup with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Syrup controlling from mount.
Syrup lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Syrup controlling his opponent.
Syrup unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syrup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mapple Syrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Syrup winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mapple Syrup!

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