Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 371
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Cheese avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Sykora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cheese on the side of the head.
Sykora avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Cheese clobbers Sykora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sykora slips a jab from Cheese.#KD#
Cheese lands a big uppercut and Sykora crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sykora looks OK. Cheese waves Sykora back to his feet!#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him?
Sykora throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sykora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Cheese lands a leg kick that knocks Sykora off balance momentarily.
Sykora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it.
Cheese appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykora tries a low kick but Cheese avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
Cheese looks to land a body kick but Sykora moved away.
It seemed like Sykora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykora.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora.
Sykora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Cheese misses with a leg kick
and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Sykora misses its intended target.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Sykora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sykora lands with an uppercut that bounces Cheese off the cage and back into range.
Sykora misses with a looping left.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Sykora lands a really nice looking cross but Cheese seems unphased.
Sykora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cheese scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese scores with a nice head shot.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheese is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
BOOM! Cheese lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sykora. Sykora tries to recover but Cheese is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sykora lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parmesan Cheese!
After winning the bout, Parmesan Cheese thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Sykora misses with the combination.
Sykora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Sykora's head but Sykora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Sykora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov cracks Sykora with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.#ROC2#Sykora is rocked!
Akhtankhanov darts in looking for a takedown but Sykora gets double underhooks and turns Akhtankhanov into the cage.
That kick from Sykora tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Akhtankhanov lands a big right hand that sends Sykora crashing to the mat! Akhtankhanov stays standing though and waves Sykora back to his feet!
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora ducks into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
A relieved looking Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1099 Sampson vs Rozhkav II
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Sykora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Sykora is quick to defend against it.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sykora works the jab nicely.
Sykora scores with a head kick.
Sykora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Sykora throws the kick towards the body but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown. Sykora fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it. #ES2#
Sykora has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dixon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Sykora working aggressively here.
A short left from Sykora.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Stalling in the clinch from Sykora.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora working aggressively here.
Sykora pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon. #T2#
Sykora prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Sykora misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Dixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sykora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykora.
Sykora trying to control the position but instead, Dixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sykora into the cage.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Dixon avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon jumps guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A short right from Sykora.
Dixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sykora landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykora. #TD#
Dixon pulls guard successfully.
Sykora tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykora is aware though and is defending well.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykora trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dixon's guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Sykora stands up from Dixon's guard - Sykora perhaps looking for a knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sykora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykora sprawls and moves away.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Sykora.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sykora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sykora misses the shot to the body.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Sykora catches Dixon right on the button with a cross.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sykora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykora sprawls and moves away.
Sykora misses with a wild combination.
Sykora scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Sykora.
Sykora jabs at Dixon's body.
Sykora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykora.
Sykora throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Sykora.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sykora.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sykora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Sykora.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Sykora throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dixon advances to half guard. #ES2#
Sykora has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dixon is on him like a limpet, forcing Sykora back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykora fails to land.
Dixon blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Good body shot from Sykora.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dixon tries to pull guard but Sykora holds him up against the cage and eventually Dixon drops back down to his feet.
Sykora prevents the takedown attempt.
Sykora has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sykora can turn it around.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Dixon blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon is trying to pull guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sykora effectively controlling the action here.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.#TD#
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Sykora up, before dumping him to the ground. Sykora manages to land in guard.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Sykora is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sykora!
Sykora squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Dixon goes for an armbar but Sykora turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sykora.
Willie Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Sykora stands up from Dixon's guard - Sykora perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Dixon counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Sykora to work.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Sykora lands a nice uppercut.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Michal Sykora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
A knee to the head by Sykora. #TD#
Dixon jumps guard and drags Sykora to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sykora wants to get up but he can't break Dixon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykora defends it easily.
Sykora wanted to stand there but Dixon had control of the position. #SUB#
Dixon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sykora doesn't defend quickly enough and Dixon has managed to lock this one up! Can Sykora escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dixon on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willie Dixon!
Willie Dixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1095 Harris vs Dodgers
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Sykora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykora lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sykora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farman throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Sykora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Sykora there.
Sykora misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman slips under a jab from Sykora.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Sykora scores with a sloppy right hand. Farman should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman misses with a straight right. #KD#
Farman sends Sykora crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farman is motioning to the referee to let Sykora up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sykora is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Michal Sykora has been cut.
Farman is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sykora flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sykora is out cold! Farman holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1087 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sykora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Sykora misses.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sykora connects with a right hand. Jimenez shakes it off.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykora lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jimenez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jimenez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Jimenez.
Sykora avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora misses with a low kick.
Jimenez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sykora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
A big left from Sykora misses.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykora scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Sykora slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Sykora saw that one coming.
Sykora misses with a wild combination.
Sykora slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Jimenez takes one to the side of the head.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Jimenez swings for the body but Sykora moves out of range.
Jimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Sykora walks into a left hand.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Sykora moves out of range of the body kick from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
Sykora walks into a left hand.
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykora lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jimenez will feel that in the morning.
Sykora throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Sykora connects with a crisp jab.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Jimenez.
Sykora throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well.
Sykora misses with a looping left.
Sykora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jimenez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez misses with a body punch
and Sykora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Sykora misses.
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand
and Jimenez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Sykora.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Sykora.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sykora slips a jab from Jimenez.
Sykora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Sykora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sykora walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez swings for the body but Sykora moves out of range.
Jimenez stuns Sykora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Sykora's belly button to the back.
Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez darts in looking for a takedown but Sykora gets double underhooks and turns Jimenez into the cage.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez 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#
Sykora staying out of range there.
Sykora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Sykora scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimenez in his tracks.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Sykora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jimenez defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sykora defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Jimenez lands a nice shot that snaps Sykora's head back.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez with a hook.#T1#
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimenez misses with a kick to the body.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Sykora digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sykora might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sykora defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez lands a jab.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
Sykora blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Sykora throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Sykora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice cross by Sykora.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Sykora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykora tries to work over Jimenez's front leg with a kick but Jimenez checks it.
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Jimenez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykora misses with a body kick. #T3#
Sykora looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykora connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Sykora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jimenez swings for the body but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykora slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Sykora throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Sykora is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sykora jabs at Jimenez's body.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykora jabs Jimenez right on the nose. Jimenez blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Sykora on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Sykora. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jimenez duly obliges.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sykora.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Jimenez slips a jab from Sykora.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykora.
A punch lands to the side of Sykora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Sykora is out of range.
Sykora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez just manages to avoid it.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Sykora settles back down.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykora was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Sykora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
Sykora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykora throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Sykora.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand
and Jimenez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sykora lands with an overhand left.
Sykora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykora throws a good cross that connects.
Sykora throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Sykora.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Sykora is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Sykora blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.#T1#
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Sykora's corner calls for a 1-2. Sykora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sykora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Sykora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sykora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykora was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Sykora is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sykora throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.#T2#
Jimenez punishes Sykora's body with a nice straight punch.
Sykora moves out of range of the leg kick from Jimenez.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykora misses the jab.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora.
Sykora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Sykora as he connects with a hook.
Sykora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jimenez can pounce on him. #TD2#
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sykora tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Sykora is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Jimenez manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Jimenez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 1080 Kamara vs McCarthy V
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
McBean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBean.
McBean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McBean's head backwards.
McBean lands a slapping body shot.
Sykora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McBean shoots in and drives through. Sykora sprawls well.#TD#
McBean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sykora napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
McBean is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykora is defending well.
Sykora is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sykora pushes McBean away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McBean gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but McBean is dominant here and he's now got Sykora's back!#SUB#
McBean sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Sykora taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean gave a mention to Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SYN 1074 Anton vs Balin
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Sykora connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
Sykora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Sykora.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker moves away from the strike by Sykora.
McVicker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McVicker misses.
Sykora lets loose with a powerful body kick. McVicker will feel that in the morning.
McVicker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
McVicker fails to land the takedown.
McVicker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from McVicker misses.
Sykora scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sykora but Sykora pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Sykora scores with the left hand. McVicker knows he should have avoided that one.
Sykora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykora momentarily.
Sykora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
McVicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince McVicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Sykora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McVicker.
McVicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by McVicker there.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sykora but Sykora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sykora is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker tried to score with a low kick but Sykora checks it.
McVicker misses with a hook.
Sykora 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.
McVicker drops his hands momentarily and Sykora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sykora but Sykora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense.
Sykora thuds his right hand into McVicker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sykora - that will leave a mark!
Sykora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykora keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
Sykora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McVicker finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykora's head.
McVicker scores with a nice right hand.
Sykora clobbers McVicker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykora.
Sykora has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#TD#
McVicker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McVicker tries to move to mount but Sykora blocks the move with his legs.
McVicker lands a few punches from side control.#ES2#
Sykora throws McVicker to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVicker stuns Sykora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
McVicker connects with the punch.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. McVicker saw that one coming.
Sykora lands a glancing blow to the side of McVicker's head.
Sykora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McVicker throws a hook but Sykora avoids it easily.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
McVicker misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
McVicker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykora's half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora pushes McVicker off but McVicker dives into side control. #SUB#
McVicker is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykora is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora 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#
McVicker staying out of range there.
Sykora explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora checks a low kick from McVicker.
Michal Sykora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McVicker throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykora! But no joy.
McVicker misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
McVicker throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Sykora moves out of range as McVicker strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker moves out of range as Sykora throws a body kick.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykora throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
McVicker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sykora defends it nicely.
Sykora is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
McVicker moves out of range of the body kick from Sykora.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
McVicker throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.
McVicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
McVicker throws a hook but Sykora blocks it.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for McVicker.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
Sykora lands a lovely overhand right.
Sykora throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
McVicker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora tries to escape but McVicker is in control. #SUB#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sykora tries to escape but McVicker is in control.
Sykora is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Sykora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
McVicker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sykora sprawls well initially but McVicker persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Sykora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McVicker slips under a jab.
McVicker throwing a counter right hand but Sykora manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like McVicker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sykora.
McVicker defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora takes one to the chin there.
Sykora cracks McVicker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sykora scores with a jab.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Sykora as he connects with a hook.
McVicker cracks Sykora with an open hand slap.
McVicker has his takedown stuffed
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykora.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVicker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykora throws a front kick aimed at McVicker's knee but McVicker avoids it well.
McVicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sykora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Sykora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Sykora will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Sykora pushes McVicker away with a front kick.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora clobbers McVicker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sykora misses with a right hand #TD#
and McVicker counters with a takedown into side control.
McVicker scores with punches from side control.
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McVicker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McVicker working the ground and pound.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McVicker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McVicker tries to advance position but instead Sykora slips a leg back in to half guard.
McVicker 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.
Sykora is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykora defends it well.
McVicker lands with a punch from half guard.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker is looking to stall here but Sykora recovers full guard.
McVicker postures up and lands a big shot to Sykora's brow.
McVicker 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.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
McVicker is standing up over Sykora. Sykora looks to escape but McVicker dives into side control.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Sykora prevents McVicker from improving position. #ES2#
Sykora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McVicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sykora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
McVicker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sykora throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Sykora.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sykora lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykora throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.#TD#
McVicker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykora quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykora defending well though.
McVicker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykora keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Prince McVicker.
I think Sykora 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Farman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sykora misses with the body kick
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykora lands a nice hook to Farman's body. Farman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sykora.
Sykora scores with the left hand. Farman knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sykora misses with a hook
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farman.
Sykora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Sykora.#T1#
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Farman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman is looking to land body kicks.
Farman blocks a jab.
Sykora connects with the punch.
Sykora swings widly with a right hand
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Farman pushes Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
A short right from Sykora.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
Farman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sykora fails to land.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Farman blocks it with crossed arms.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farman pushes Sykora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sykora can't find room to land a body shot as Farman controls the action.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykora.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action. #T3#
Farman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
A body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Sykora looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
A short left from Farman.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Farman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Farman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Sykora's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farman lands with a left to the head.
Sykora throws a head punch that misses.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Sykora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora looking to throw knees to the head but Farman is blocking nicely.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sykora drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Farman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sykora's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Sykora's leg but Sykora calmly moves out of range.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haa misses with a head kick.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykora was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Sykora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sykora punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Haa connects with a solid leg kick.
Haa throws a low kick but Sykora moves out of range easily.
Sykora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sykora's knee momentarily.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Sykora swinging wildly here.
A big left from Haa misses.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Sykora moved away.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sykora listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Sykora checks it.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Haa scores with a hook to the body. Sykora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sykora avoids it.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haa has time to react.
Haa takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
Haa lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Haa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykora throws a low kick but Haa moves out of range easily.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykora.
Sykora scores with a punch to the head.
Haa moves out of range as Sykora strikes.
Sykora stalks Haa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haa's face. Haa staggers backwards, shaken.
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Sykora misses.
Sykora connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora throws a body kick that misses
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykora throws a leg kick which misses Haa's front leg but catches the back leg as Haa tries to avoid it.
Sykora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haa's head.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Haa throws a big counter combination but Sykora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sykora is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
Haa closes the distance and clinches.
Sykora misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sykora.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa slips a jab and a cross from Sykora.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykora throws a right and a left that Haa avoids nicely.
Michal Sykora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Haa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Sykora.
Haa slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Haa misses
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sykora connects with a looping right hand.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykora's hands.
Sykora works the jab nicely.
Sykora looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora misses with a hook
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Haa staying out of range there.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Sykora avoids the body shot from Haa.
Haa swings for the body but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sykora lands a jab to Haa's midsection.
Haa tries to move into range but Sykora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sykora jabs Haa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sykora lands a head shot.
Sykora throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Haa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sykora avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Haa throws a head kick but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykora.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Haa.#CL#
Haa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haa stalling against the cage.
A short left from Haa.
Sykora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haa tries a body shot but Sykora blocks it.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haa avoiding damage.
Sykora tries to stall but Haa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sykora.#T4#
Haa taking a breather.
Sykora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora misses with a punch to the body.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora taking a breather.
Haa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sykora tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykora connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haa's face.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sykora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Heismann Haa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Haa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykora is breathing heavily.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Sykora will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sykora with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut.
Haa is looking to clinch.
Haa slips a straight right by Sykora.
Sykora looks to land a combination. Haa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sykora throws a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haa thumps Sykora with a low kick.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa wants to slow Sykora down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sykora lands a front kick.
Haa blocks a jab.#T1#
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa counters with a nice body shot.
Sykora swats away the attempt to clinch by Haa.
A countering left hand to the body from Sykora misses.
Sykora throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Sykora lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Sykora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykora.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haa cracks Sykora with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sykora cracks Haa with a good jab.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haa throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora digs a good hook to Haa's body.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sykora misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Haa - just one landing.
Haa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haa is looking to clinch.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Haa thows a leg kick but Sykora checks it
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Haa. Beautiful body shot.
Sykora throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Sykora scores with a decent looking hook.
Haa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Sykora does it's job there.
Sykora throws a front kick aimed at Haa's knee but Haa avoids it well.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Haa throws a leg kick but Sykora moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykora! But no joy.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora blocks a head kick by Haa.
Sykora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykora slips a jab from Haa.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
As Haa backs off Sykora throws a huge counter combo but Haa manages to avoid it all.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Sykora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sykora 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Gorge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSykora.
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykora avoids the head kick by Gorge. #CL#
Sykora closes the distance and clinches.
Gorge wants to break free but Sykora has control.
Gorge has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Sykora lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sykora.
Gorge is trying to break the clinch but Sykora has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sykora. #BC2#
Gorge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykora tests Gorge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sykora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora.
Gorge avoids a kick to the body.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Sykora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykora lands with an overhand left.
Gorge throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Gorge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykora counters with a stiff right hand.
Tempe Gorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge fails with the takedown
and Sykora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sykora has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sykora misses with a series of wild punches.
Sykora connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Gorge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sykora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gorge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gorge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykora counters with a good low kick that Gorge was not able to check.
Sykora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykora.
Gorge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sykora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Gorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge throws a wild body kick that Sykora sees coming a mile off.
Sykora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykora was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora jabs Gorge right on the nose. Gorge blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Sykora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sykora as he avoids it easily.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorge is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
Sykora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Gorge does no damage. #CL#
Sykora closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.#BC2#
Gorge manages to break the clinch.
Sykora throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Sykora fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorge on the side of the head.
Gorge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorge on the side of the head.
Sykora with a jab.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Gorge moved out of range nicely.
Gorge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sykora defends well and Gorge ends up having to push Sykora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Sykora cracks Gorge with a good jab.
Sykora scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorge should have avoided that one.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gorge works the jab nicely.
Gorge defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Gorge throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
Gorge misses with a right hand
and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykora clobbers Gorge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Sykora tenderised Gorge's leg. Gorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sykora lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
Gorge misses with a combination
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykora lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge blocks the body kick.
Sykora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorge throws a right hand that misses
and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykora works the jab nicely.
Gorge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Sykora.
Gorge is looking to clinch.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.#T1#
Gorge tries to clinch
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge misses with an uppercut
and Sykora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Sykora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykora moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gorge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorge scrambles back to his feet.
Michal Sykora is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykora defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge throws a leg kick but Sykora moved away.
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Sykora with a nice calf kick.
Gorge tries to clinch but Sykora moves away
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gorge closes the distance and clinches up with Sykora, looking for a takedown. Gorge pushes Sykora against the cage but Sykora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sykora defends it nicely.
Sykora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorge has time to react.
Gorge misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gorge throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gorge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorge dives in for a single leg takedown but Sykora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Sykora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gorge is breathing heavily.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykora connects with a nice looking jab. #T3##CL#
Sykora closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
The referee calls for Sykora to work.
Sykora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykora connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorge's face. #CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge being controlled against the cage.
Gorge has had enough of the clinch but Sykora keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykora.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykora.
Gorge working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sykora. #ROC#Gorge is rocked!
Sykora blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Sykora.
Gorge is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykora finish him?
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykora lands a big knee to the head and Gorge goes down! Sykora pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Gorge 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.
Gorge misses with a hook
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
Sykora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Sykora saw that one coming.
Sykora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Gorge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykora scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorge should have avoided that one.
Sykora lands with a hook. Gorge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gorge throws a push kick but Sykora slaps the foot to one side.
Gorge moves out of range as Sykora throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykora is just out of range.
Gorge connects with a body shot that sends Sykora's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Sykora avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Sykora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorge.
Sykora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gorge lands a jab-cross combination.
Gorge misses with a right hand
and Sykora counters with a body kick that stops Gorge in his tracks momentarily.
Gorge throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Gorge is out of range.
Gorge moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gorge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gorge has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorge misses with a wild combination.
Sykora leaves Gorge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Gorge needs to keep his hands up - Sykora had a free shot at his head there.
Gorge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykora.
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!
Gorge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sykora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Sykora saw that one coming.#CL#
Sykora pushes Gorge up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gorge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gorge trying to land knees to the body.
Gorge can't break the clinch.
Sykora is pushing Gorge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sykora blocking some punches.
Gorge tries to land a knee to the head but Sykora blocks with his arms.
Gorge misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sykora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorge's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge working hard to break the clinch.
Sykora avoiding damage. #BC2#
Gorge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gorge throws a series of strikes that have Sykora backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gorge.
Sykora connects with a jab.
Sykora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gorge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykora.#CL2#
Gorge closes the distance and pushes Sykora back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gorge throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Sykora as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Gorge blocks it.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Gorge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Gorge goes for a takedown attempt but Sykora pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Nice body punch from Sykora.
Gorge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gorge walks into a jab.
Gorge defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sykora to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykora throws a right and a left that Gorge avoids nicely.
Sykora connects with the punch.
Gorge wants to slow Sykora down by chopping away at his legs.
Gorge scores with a body shot.
Gorge lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michal Sykora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gorge misses with a hook
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
Sykora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Gorge throws a right hand that misses
and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tempe Gorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge takes one on the button.
Donk. Sykora catches Gorge right on the button with a cross.
Sykora connects with a single shot there.
Sykora connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorge's head.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Gorge moves out of range easily.
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!
Sykora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykora punishes Gorge's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Gorge misses the jab.#T1#
Sykora avoids a kick to the body.
Sykora connects with a leg kick.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorge misses the shot to the body.
Sykora lunges at Gorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gorge's hand.
Gorge throws a head kick but Sykora moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorge is defended easily by Sykora.
Sykora thuds his right hand into Gorge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sykora fakes the leg kick and cracks Gorge in the body. #T2#
Gorge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykora blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Gorge scores with a punch to the head.
Gorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Gorge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Gorge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gorge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gorge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykora lunges at Gorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gorge's hand.
Sykora fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Sykora misses. #T3#
Sykora loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gorge looks to land a left hand but Sykora moved out of range nicely.
Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sykora cracks Gorge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gorge walks into a stiff left hand from Sykora.
Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorge.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorge fails with a takedown attempt.
Sykora cracks Gorge with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykora.
Gorge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Gorge misses the shot to the body.
Sykora throws a leg kick which misses Gorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorge tries to avoid it.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora scores with a kick to the body.
Sykora cracks a nice hook into Gorge's ribs.#CL#
Sykora clinches up with Gorge and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sykora.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sykora scores with a shot to the side of Gorge's head.
Sykora on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sykora keeps control of Gorge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sykora digs a right hand into Gorge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorge's gas tank.
Sykora lands with a left to the head.
Sykora displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gorge up against the cage.
Sykora lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##CL#
Sykora moves into range and clinches up with Gorge.
Gorge throws a head punch that misses.
Sykora pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sykora.
Gorge is looking to break free of the clinch but Sykora has double underhooks.
Gorge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Gorge blocks with his arms.
Gorge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sykora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gorge lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykora manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sykora is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gorge tries to break the clinch but Sykora is controlling the position.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Gorge breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Gorge is looking to clinch but Sykora is avoiding it.
Sykora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykora looks to land a body kick but Gorge moved away.
Gorge throws a head kick but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gorge.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorge.
Sykora misses with a double jab.
Gorge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykora pinned against the cage. Sykora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sykora scores with a jab to the head.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Jab by Sykora.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gorge misses with a takedown attempt
and Sykora counters with a left to the body.
Gorge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykora.
Gorge misses with an uppercut
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
Sykora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Gorge gets tackled into the cage by Sykora. Sykora maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge has had enough of the clinch but Sykora keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Sykora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michal Sykora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykora has Gorge pushed against the cage.
Gorge is trying to break the clinch but Sykora is controlling him.
Sykora is leaning against Gorge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gorge looking for a takedown.
Sykora lands a right hand.
Sykora unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gorge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Sykora.
Sykora is leaning against Gorge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Sykora landing knees to the head.
Sykora pushes Gorge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Gorge is rocked!
Sykora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gorge takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gorge is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykora finish him?
Sykora has Gorge pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gorge is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sykora - that's hurt Gorge badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gorge is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gorge doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Xiaodong moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykora was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong cracks Sykora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xiaodong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiaodong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD#
Xiaodong cracks Sykora with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Xiaodong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sykora to stand back up!#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiaodong finish him?
Sykora leaves his chin hanging out and Xiaodong seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sykora crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1047 Diggs vs Todd II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Sykora.
Sykora lands the left hand.
Sykora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branko is out of range.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Sykora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branko.
Branko shoots for a takedown but Sykora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Branko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Branko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Branko prevents Sykora from standing back up.
Branko wants to free his trapped foot but Sykora is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
Branko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sykora! #T1##SUB#
Branko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sykora is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Branko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sykora wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Branko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #ES2#
Sykora somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A big left from Sykora misses.
Branko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab. #T2##TD#
Branko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sykora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykora tries to kick Branko off but Branko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora is looking to escape.#T3##SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura but Sykora is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sykora looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Sykora is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykora tries to kick Branko off but Branko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sykora is defending well.
Sykora tries to kick Branko off but Branko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #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.
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sykora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykora defends it well. #SUB#
Branko is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sykora as he works his way to full guard.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Branko isn't so interested in that idea.
Branko pushing down on Sykora's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
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 Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
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#
Sykora throws a low kick but Branko avoids it.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sykora.
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sykora defends well and Branko ends up having to push Sykora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Branko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sykora prevents it.
Branko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Branko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sykora fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Branko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Branko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Branko slips a jab from Sykora.
Branko walks into a jab.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora with a jab.
Branko dives in and grabs Sykora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sykora pushes down on Branko's head and hops out.
Sykora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl out of it but Branko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sykora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Jab by Sykora.
Sykora throws a jab when Branko was well out of range.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sykora scores with a hook.
Branko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branko.
Sykora throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Sykora avoids it well and moves away.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykora feints and then cracks Branko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branko down.
Sykora throws a head kick that half lands.
Branko tries for a takedown but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Branko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sykora misses the jab.#TD#
Branko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sykora napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykora is defending well. #SUB#
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES2#
Sykora throws Branko to one side and escapes!
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Branko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Sykora.
Michal Sykora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Branko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sykora's guard.

Sykora wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Sykora. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Branko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Branko isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sykora is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Branko working for submissions but it's allowed Sykora to get to half guard.
Sykora slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Branko is looking for a sweep. Sykora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Sykora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Sykora decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sykora misses with a hook #TD#
and Branko counters with a shoot takedown. Sykora fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sykora manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sykora with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sykora gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Branko darts in trying to clinch
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sykora is fending him off so far but Branko persists. Nope, Sykora circles away and we're back to standing.
Branko closes the distance and clinches up with Sykora, looking for a takedown. Branko pushes Sykora against the cage but Sykora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Branko staying out of range there.
Sykora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sykora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sykora, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branko scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora scores with a nice strike.
Sykora lands with a straight right. Branko didn't see that one coming.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Branko is out of range.
Branko walks into a left hand. #T1#
Branko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykora.
Sykora scores with a spinning back kick!
Good exchange - Sykora coming out on top.
Sykora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Branko tries for a takedown but Sykora circles away easily
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sykora avoids it really well and circles away.
Sykora misses with a hook. Branko ducked under it nicely.
Sykora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykora misses the jab.
Branko ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but Sykora is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sykora as he avoids it easily.
Branko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykora.
Sykora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Branko's hands.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branko.
Branko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sykora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sykora works Branko's body with a nice hook.
Sykora has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sykora scores with a hook.
Branko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sykora circles away.
It seemed like Sykora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
Branko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sykora manages to circle out of the way.
Sykora bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Branko tries to clinch up
and Sykora counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykora cracks a nice hook into Branko's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykora.
Sykora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Branko goes for a double leg but Sykora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykora continues to drive forward.
Sykora pushes Branko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Branko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykora.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sykora pulls his leg out and moves away.
Branko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Branko moves away from the strike by Sykora.
Sykora stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykora lands a front kick.
Sykora throws a hook but Branko avoids it easily.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
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!
Sykora throws a nice head kick!
Branko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sykora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branko slips a jab and a cross from Sykora.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but Sykora is quick to defend against it.
Branko drops his hands momentarily and Sykora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykora sprawls and moves away.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sykora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Sykora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sykora 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 1044 Danger vs Williams
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Hatter throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatter throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Hatter sizes up Sykora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykora.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatter! But no joy.
Sykora delivers a nice body kick.
Hatter lands a jab.
Hatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatter swinging wildly here.
Sykora throws a leg kick which misses Hatter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hatter tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sykora connects with a leg kick.
Hatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.
Sykora misses with a straight right.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora staying out of range there.
Sykora throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hatter avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
Hatter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sykora finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatter's head.
Jab, jab by Sykora - just one landing.
Sykora thumps Hatter with a low kick.
Hatter checks the leg kick.
Sykora lands a glancing blow to the side of Hatter's head.
Crunch! Sykora slams his shin into Hatter's torso.
Hatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykora lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatter moves out of range as Sykora throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Sykora. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Sykora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykora scrambles back to his feet.
Sykora throws a leg kick but Hatter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hatter digs a good hook to Sykora's body.
Sykora tries to bum rush Hatter with a series of wild strikes but Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sykora misses with a low kick.
Sykora with a hook.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Sykora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatter defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Hatter unleashes a big counter combination but Sykora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hatter looks to land a combination but Sykora avoids it well.
Sykora lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Hatter scores with the left hand. Sykora knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Sykora is rocked!
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Hatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sykora misses its target.
Sykora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatter's head.
Hatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
It looked like Sykora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykora lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Hatter does no damage.
Sykora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Hatter misses with a hook.
Sykora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Sykora - just one landing.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Sykora cracks Hatter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hatter 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.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Hatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Hatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sykora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hatter just manages to avoid it.
Hatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora misses with an uppercut
and Hatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sykora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Sykora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykora.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
Sykora misses with an uppercut
enabling Hatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hatter slips under a jab from Sykora.
Hatter misses with an uppercut
enabling Sykora to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykora.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykora.
Nice body punch from Hatter.
Sykora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatter.
Sykora's corner calls for a 1-2. Sykora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Hatter's shoulder, as Hatter tries to avoid the shot.
Hatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Hatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatter misses the shot to the body.
Michal Sykora is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Sykora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykora dips to his left and cracks Hatter with an uppercut!
Hatter misses with a wild combination.
Hatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatter can do to turn this around?
Sykora throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatter counters with a straight right hand.
Sykora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Sykora. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Hatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Sykora.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatter.
Hatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Hatter throws out a counter right but Sykora avoids it with no problem.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Hatter misses.
Sykora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sykora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora moves away from the strike by Hatter.
A nice leg kick from Hatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Hatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Hatter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sykora misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Sykora there.
Sykora tries to bum rush Hatter with a series of wild strikes but Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Sykora.
It seemed like Hatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Hatter's head but Hatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykora slips under a jab.
Hatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatter slips under a jab from Sykora.
Hatter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hatter misses with a hook. Sykora ducked under it nicely.
Sykora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykora connects with a body shot that sends Hatter's belly button to the back.
Sykora slips a jab and a cross from Hatter.
Sykora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Sykora.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatter, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hatter misses. #T4#
Sykora moves out of range as Hatter strikes.
Hatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sykora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatter connects with a body shot that sends Sykora's belly button to the back.
Sykora throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykora is looking to chop away at Hatter's legs.
Hatter throws a right hand that Sykora ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykora also avoids with ease.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Sykora throws a looping overhand right but Hatter ducks down to avoid it.
Hatter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sykora with a body shot.
Sykora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora throws a jab when Hatter was well out of range.
A nice side step and Hatter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sykora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hatter misses the jab.
Hatter throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykora.
Hatter throws a hook to the side of Sykora's head but Sykora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Sykora swings for the body but Hatter moves out of range.
Sykora with a nice calf kick.
Hatter slips a jab from Sykora.
Hatter looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Hatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatter looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Sykora throws out a powerful jab.
Sykora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hatter misses with a double jab
enabling Sykora to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
Sykora throws a series of punches but Hatter moves out of range.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hatter throws a wild body kick that Sykora sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykora.
Hatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Hatter walks into a jab.
Sykora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatter.
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatter! But no joy.
Hatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatter dips to his left and cracks Sykora with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Hatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatter misses with a shot to the body
and Sykora counters with a series of strikes. Hatter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Sykora.
Hatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hatter.
Hatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Hatter is out of range.
Hatter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hatter scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykora off the cage and back into range.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hatter.
Sykora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatter. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Hatter cracks Sykora with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hatter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sykora to stand back up!
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Sykora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatter throws out the jab.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Hatter slips a straight right by Sykora.
Sykora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatter connects with a body shot that sends Sykora's belly button to the back.
Sykora punishes Hatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Hatter defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Hatter throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sykora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hatter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatter cracks Sykora with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sykora falls to his knees and Hatter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter!

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Hatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sykora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatter manages to avoid it.
Hatter swings widly with a right hand
and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatter.
Sykora misses with a double jab.
Hatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
Hatter misses with a wild body shot.
Sykora connects with a body shot.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatter.
We've been told by Hatter's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sykora cracks Hatter with an open hand slap.
Hatter misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sykora throws out a counter right but Hatter avoids it with no problem.
Sykora throws a hook but Hatter blocks it.
Sykora is looking to chop away at Hatter's legs.
Sykora misses with an uppercut
and Hatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatter misses with an uppercut. Sykora saw that one coming.#T1#
Hatter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatter lands a head shot.
Hatter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatter misses with an uppercut.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatter.
Sykora defending well as Hatter loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykora.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykora.
Sykora cracks Hatter with a good jab.
Hatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatter is looking to counter punch.
Hatter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sykora's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hatter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora lands a nice shot that snaps Hatter's head back.
Hatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora.
It looked like Hatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sykora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Sykora ducks right into an uppercut from Hatter.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
Sykora throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatter misses with a hook.
Hatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hatter blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Sykora has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sykora jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Hatter throws a leg kick which misses Sykora's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykora tries to avoid it.
A big right from Hatter misses.
Hatter moves away from the strike by Sykora.
Hatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sykora connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatter momentarily.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Sykora connects with a looping right hand.
Hatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykora is just out of range.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatter misses with a looping left.
Sykora scores with a decent looking hook.
Hatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Sykora.
Hatter throws out a leg kick but Sykora moves out of range and Hatter only half commits.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hatter slips a straight right by Sykora.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatter.
Sykora scores with a jab.
Sykora slips under a jab from Hatter.
Hatter misses with a body shot
enabling Sykora to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykora thuds his right hand into Hatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatter throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykora jabs at Hatter's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatter walks into a stiff left hand from Sykora.
Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Hatter moves away and avoids it.
Hatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Hatter.
Sykora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykora slips under a jab from Hatter.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Hatter moved out of range nicely.
Sykora misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Hatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykora doesn't seem phased though.
Hatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sykora swings widly with a right hand
and Hatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
A big right from Sykora misses.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatter finish him?
Sykora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatter under the eye.
A big left from Hatter misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Hatter misses.
Hatter checks a low kick from Sykora.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Hatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hatter misses with a body shot.
Hatter throws a hook but Sykora blocks it.
Hatter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sykora.#T1#
Hatter misses the jab.
Hatter lands a nice hook to Sykora's body. Sykora takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykora throws a lazy body kick
enabling Hatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.
Sykora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatter moves away.
Sykora slips a straight right by Hatter.
Sykora scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Hatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Hatter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sykora throws a series of punches but Hatter moves out of range.
Hatter throwing a counter right hand but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Sykora slips a jab from Hatter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target. #T2#
Hatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Hatter swings for the body but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora lands a jab.
Hatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Hatter moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Sykora.
Sykora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatter throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Sykora.
Sykora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Hatter catches Sykora right on the button with a cross.
Hatter misses with a hook.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
A nice leg kick from Sykora, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Sykora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sykora scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykora blocks a head kick by Hatter.
Sykora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hatter throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Hatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Sykora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sykora scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykora throws an off balance right hand
and Hatter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sykora connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sykora counter with a right hand. #T4#
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but Hatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatter misses with a straight left.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws the left hand but Hatter avoids the punch easily.
Hatter throwing a counter right hand but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Hatter misses the shot to the body.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatter.
Hatter defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatter misses the shot to the body.
Sykora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatter's head backwards.
Hatter looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Sykora misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykora misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Sykora will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykora lands a nice looking body shot.
Sykora thumps Hatter with a low kick.
Hatter misses with an uppercut. Sykora saw that one coming.
A jab from Hatter misses.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykora.
Sykora throws out a powerful jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Hatter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatter.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Sykora looks to land a combination. Hatter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sykora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykora lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sykora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatter looks for the body kick but Sykora saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykora! But no joy.
Sykora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatter misses with a left hand
and Sykora counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but Hatter moved out of range.
Sykora scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykora lands with a good body shot.
Sykora defending well as Hatter loads up on a big left hand.
Hatter slips under a jab from Sykora.
Hatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Sykora catches Hatter right on the button with a cross.
Sykora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatter cracks Sykora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatter looks to throw the jab but Sykora is out of range.
Hatter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatter moves out of range as Sykora strikes.
Hatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykora.
A low kick lands for Sykora.
Sykora feints and then cracks Hatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hatter down.
Sykora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykora.
Sykora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykora moves away from the strike by Hatter.
Hatter lands the left hand.#T3#
Sykora misses with a straight right.
Hatter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hatter misses with a body shot.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but Hatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sykora throws a hook but Hatter avoids it easily.
Hatter misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sykora finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Hatter throws out a loose jab but Sykora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora moves out of range as Hatter strikes.
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sykora. Those never looked like landing.
Hatter is looking to slow Sykora down with leg kicks.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Hatter moved out of range nicely.
Hatter throws a big counter combination but Sykora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Hatter misses its intended target.
Hatter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sykora.
Hatter looks for the body kick but Sykora saw that one coming.
A big right from Hatter misses.
Hatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Sykora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Hatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mad Hatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Sykora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykora.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 1032
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Hatter throws a right hand that misses
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sykora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sykora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Sykora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatter throws a series of punches but Sykora avoids them all with ease.
Sykora lands a lovely overhand right.
Sykora scores with a jab.
Hatter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatter slips a jab from Sykora.
Sykora jabs Hatter right on the nose. Hatter blinks but takes it well.
Sykora scores with the left hand. Hatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Hatter blocks a jab.
Hatter misses the shot to the body.
Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatter.#T1#
Sykora lands a head shot.
Hatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sykora misses with a hook
and Hatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
It seemed like Hatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sykora throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hatter throws a head kick but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora staying out of range there.
Hatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykora.
Sykora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hatter counters with a straight right hand.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatter.
Sykora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykora walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sykora. That's going to slow Hatter down.
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!
Sykora cracks Hatter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sykora feints and then cracks Hatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hatter down.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hatter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hatter throws a right hand that Sykora ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykora also avoids with ease.
Sykora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Hatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Hatter moved out of range nicely.
Sykora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sykora throws a right hand that Hatter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatter also avoids with ease.
Sykora lands a nice shot to the body.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Hatter moves out of range easily.
Hatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Hatter.
Hatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykora lands with a right hand.
Hatter throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.#T3#
Hatter misses with a straight right.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykora.
Hatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Sykora.
Hatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykora has time to react.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Hatter lands with an overhand left.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatter moves away.
A little jabbing left from Hatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykora misses with a body punch
and Hatter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sykora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sykora moves away from the strike by Hatter.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatter walks into a stiff left hand from Sykora.#T4#
Hatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatter unleashes a big counter combination but Sykora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora moves away from the strike by Hatter.
Hatter 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.
Hatter throws a nice looking combination but Sykora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sykora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatter.
Hatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Hatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Hatter misses.
As Hatter looks to move away, Sykora throws a big counter combo but Hatter just gets out of the way.
Sykora throws a head kick but Hatter moves out of range.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Hatter moves away and avoids it.
Sykora scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora connects with a crisp jab.
Sykora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Sykora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sykora fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Michal Sykora will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hatter lands with a cross.
Hatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sykora explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sykora gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Hatter moves away and avoids it.
Hatter staying out of range there.
Sykora looks for the body kick but Hatter saw that one coming.
It seemed like Hatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Hatter.#ROC2#Sykora is rocked!
Sykora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatter! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Sykora there.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
An attempted straight right counter from Sykora misses the target.
Sykora seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatter misses with a straight right.
Sykora tried to counter with a leg kick but Hatter avoided it.
Sykora on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora lands a nice looking body kick.
Hatter moves away from the strike by Sykora. #T1#
Hatter misses with a straight left.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykora.
Sykora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Sykora finds it's way through Hatter's defenses.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatter lands a really nice looking cross but Sykora seems unphased.
Sykora catches Hatter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykoras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykora lands with a nice body punch.
Sykora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatter's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Sykora swings widly with a right hand
and Hatter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Sykora misses
and Hatter counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sykora scores with a head kick. Hatter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hatter throws a body kick that misses.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatter.
Sykora lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Sykora slips a jab from Hatter.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatter under the eye.
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sykora. #T3#
Hatter throws a push kick but Sykora slaps the foot to one side.
Sykora tried to counter with a leg kick but Hatter avoided it.
Hatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hatter throws a hook to the side of Sykora's head but Sykora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sykora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hatter blocks the leg kick.
Hatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykora swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Hatter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sykora! Hatter lets Sykora back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Michal Sykora has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatter is just out of range.
Hatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykora finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatter is looking to land body kicks.
Hatter throws a monster overhand right that drops Sykora! Hatter follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter!

Event: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Sykora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykora with the inside leg kick.
Ocampo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ocampo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykora on the side of the head.
Ocampo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sykora lands with a cross.
Ocampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Ocampo lands a jab.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Ocampo backing away here, and Sykora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand
and Ocampo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ocampo throws a lazy right hand but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocampo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sykora. That one must have hurt.
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!
Sykora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ocampo.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a leg kick but Ocampo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sykora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ocampo connects with a body shot.
Ocampo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Sykora.
Ocampo throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ocampo scores with a nice head shot.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ocampo throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora connects with a single shot there.
Ocampo avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ocampo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sykora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ocampo's sensitive parts.
Ocampo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Ocampo's head but Ocampo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ocampo is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ocampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Ocampo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ocampo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Sykora is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora slips a jab from Ocampo.
Sykora raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
It seemed like Sykora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykora misses with a looping left.
Ocampo ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.#T2#
Ocampo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
Ocampo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sykora counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykora scores with a hook to the body. Ocampo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ocampo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ocampo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ocampo misses with a straight right.
Ocampo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Ocampo moves out of range easily.
Sykora misses with a body shot.
Sykora defending well as Ocampo loads up on a big left hand.
Ocampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Ocampo cracks Sykora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sykora misses with a kick to the body.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ocampo takes a step back to recover.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Sykora tries to score with a low kick but Ocampo moves his leg out of the way.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Ocampo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ocampo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykora.
Ocampo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Sykora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ocampo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ocampo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ocampo throws a big shot that misses.
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ocampo as he connects with a hook.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Ocampo takes a swing at Sykora's ribcage but misses.
Ocampo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ocampo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sykora with the inside leg kick.
Ocampo scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocampo throws a hook but Sykora blocks it.
Sykora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Sykora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ocampo moves away from the strike by Sykora.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Ocampo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
Sykora throws a right hand that Ocampo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocampo also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sykora.
Ocampo throws a nice head kick!
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Ocampo finish him?
Ocampo digs a good body shot into Sykora's ribs.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora connects with a right hand. Ocampo shakes it off.
Sykora connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Ocampo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ocampo throws a low kick, looking for Sykora's leg but Sykora calmly moves out of range.
Sykora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ocampo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luciano Ocampo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sykora thumps Ocampo with a low kick.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Ocampo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Ocampo cracks Sykora with an open hand slap.
Ocampo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sykora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ocampo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Sykora fails to land with a series of punches.
Ocampo blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Ocampo defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Ocampo drops Sykora with a big left hand! Sykora is injured, injured bad! Ocampo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Ocampo!
Luciano Ocampo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykora scores with the left hand. Valverde knows he should have avoided that one.
Valverde blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Sykora cracks Valverde with a good jab.
Valverde scores with a head kick. Sykora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Sykora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sykora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Valverde.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Sykora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sykora throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Sykora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Sykora should have avoided that one.
Valverde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Sykora sends Valverde crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sykora is motioning to the referee to let Valverde up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Sykora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Valverde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sykora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valverde throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sykora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykora scores with a jab.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Sykora swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sykora looks to land a body kick but Valverde moved away.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora lands a glancing blow to the side of Valverde's head.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Valverde connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Valverde scores with a jab. Sykora acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Valverde.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but Valverde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.#T2#
A left lands for Valverde.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Valverde scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD2#
Sykora lands a big head kick that sends Valverde tumbling to the mat! Sykora takes a step backwards and waves Valverde back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Valverde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Sykora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sykora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valverde slips a jab from Sykora.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora looks to land a body kick but Valverde moved away.
Valverde throws the left hand but Sykora avoids the punch easily.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.#KD#
Valverde feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sykora sprawling to the canvas! Sykora rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valverde finish him?!
Sykora gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Valverde gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sykora is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Fukumitsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
Sykora staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fukumitsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fukumitsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fukumitsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykora off the cage and back into range.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range.
Sykora takes one on the button.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukumitsu, as that shot connected.
Sykora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Sykora throws the kick towards the body but Fukumitsu avoids it.
Sykora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Sykora slips under a jab.
Fukumitsu scores with a nice head shot.
Fukumitsu's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fukumitsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fukumitsu's head backwards.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Sykora avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu slips a jab from Sykora.
Sykora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Fukumitsu's shoulder, as Fukumitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Sykora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sykora misses with a hook. Fukumitsu ducked under it nicely.
Sykora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukumitsu counters with a left right combination that sends Sykora crashing to the mat - Fukumitsu wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Sykora out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

Event: SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII
Date: Jul 25, 2023

#R1#
Sykora slips a straight right by Carrillo-Moreno.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carrillo-Moreno walks into a left hand.
Carrillo-Moreno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sykora.
Carrillo-Moreno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carrillo-Moreno has time to react.#ROC#Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Sykora stuffs the takedown.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykora finish him?
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Sykora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carrillo-Morenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook
and Sykora counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Sykora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykora.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A slow jab from Sykora misses its intended target.
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora throws a jab when Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Sykora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykora pinned against the cage. Sykora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora looks to land a combination but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Carrillo-Moreno as he connects with a hook.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a jab from Sykora.
Carrillo-Moreno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Sykora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Sykora misses.
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Carrillo-Moreno's head but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykora cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carrillo-Moreno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Nice defenses there by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Carrillo-Moreno isn't so interested in that idea.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to pass the guard but Sykora is keeping the position.#ES#
Sykora wriggles free and stands up.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a hook.#T3#
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
A nice combination there by Sykora.
Sykora is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sykora sprawls well. Sykora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo-Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykora misses with a hook. Carrillo-Moreno ducked under it nicely.
Sykora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykora looks to land a body kick but Carrillo-Moreno moved away.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Sykora from standing up.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Sykora keeps moving.
Carrillo-Moreno advances position into side control!
Sykora pushes Carrillo-Moreno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carrillo-Moreno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Carrillo-Moreno tries to move to mount but Sykora blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykora has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sykora is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well.#ES#
Sykora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carrillo-Moreno is in Sykora's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora 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#
Carrillo-Moreno jabs Sykora right on the nose. Sykora blinks but takes it well.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Sykora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykora continues to drive forward.
Carrillo-Moreno needs to keep his hands up - Sykora had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykora's half guard.#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
Sykora is trying to stand up here but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well.
Sykora is refusing to be controlled, as Carrillo-Moreno sits in half guard. #ES#
Sykora pushes Carrillo-Moreno off and gets back to his feet.
Sykora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sykora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sykora half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Sykora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykora throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Nice shot by Sykora.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykora with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sykora defends it well.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Carrillo-Moreno moved out of range nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carrillo-Moreno has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Sykora.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. Carrillo-Moreno saw that one coming.#T2#
Sykora misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sykora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sykora as he jumps to the side.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks the body kick.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carrillo-Moreno looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sykora is fending him off so far but Carrillo-Moreno persists. Nope, Sykora circles away and we're back to standing.
Sykora throws a head kick but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykora scores with a leg kick.
Sykora misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sykora! #ES#
Sykora sneaks out the side door and pushes Carrillo-Moreno away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Sykora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykora tries to land a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno saw it coming and moves away.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range as Sykora strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sykora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Sykora misses.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but Sykora sprawls well.
Carrillo-Moreno has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carrillo-Moreno fails with the takedown
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sykora is refusing to be controlled, as Carrillo-Moreno sits in half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is stalling here. Sykora is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carrillo-Moreno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sykora has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno striking from half guard on the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sykora stopping the sweep attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position. #SU#
Sykora stands up and waves to Carrillo-Moreno to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Carrillo-Moreno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sykora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykora misses with a wild combination.
Sykora walks into a stiff left hand from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykora's head.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Carrillo-Moreno's shoulder, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Carrillo-Moreno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Carrillo-Moreno tries to counter it with a takedown but Sykora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carrillo-Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Sykora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykora continues to drive forward.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Carrillo-Moreno is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Sykora from standing back up. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno wants to free his trapped foot but Sykora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sykora is trying to stand up here but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sykora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sykora is not content to let Carrillo-Moreno control the position.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the action in half guard but Sykora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Sykora from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno fails to land the takedown.
Sykora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Carrillo-Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Sykora lands a jab.
Good exchange - Carrillo-Moreno coming out on top.
A cross from Sykora lands.
A head kick misses from Sykora. #TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sykora!

Sykora throws Carrillo-Moreno to one side and escapes!
Sykora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Carrillo-Moreno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Carrillo-Moreno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykora misses the jab.
Carrillo-Moreno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
A jab from Carrillo-Moreno finds it's way through Sykora's defenses.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots for a takedown but Sykora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Carrillo-Moreno's shoulder, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykora throws a jab when Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Carrillo-Moreno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykora's head.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykora pinned against the cage. Sykora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and clinches up with Sykora, looking for a takedown. Carrillo-Moreno pushes Sykora against the cage but Sykora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrillo-Moreno lands with an overhand left.
Sykora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carrillo-Moreno.
Nice sprawl there from Sykora as Carrillo-Moreno shoots in.
Carrillo-Moreno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Carrillo-Moreno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sykora throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno blocks it.
Carrillo-Moreno feints the counter takedown.
Sykora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sykora throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sykora won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sykora pushes Carrillo-Moreno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carrillo-Moreno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Sykora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sykora has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mfer has Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykora scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mfer is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sykora misses with an elbow over the top.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer blocks an elbow strike.
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykora.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykora is keeping busy.
Sykora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Mfer blocks with his arms.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Sykora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mfer just leaning against Sykora, taking a breather.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Sykora prevents a body shot from Mfer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora is trying to stall.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mfer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sykora tries to land knees in the clinch but Mfer avoids the damage to the body.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Sykora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer stalling.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Mfer blocks with his arms.
Sykora gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer. #T4#
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sykora up against the cage.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Sykora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer 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#
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Mfer slips a jab from Sykora.
Sykora tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it. #CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer is struggling to control the position.
Mfer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to work over Sykora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Sykora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards. #T1#
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Sykora can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
A short left from Mfer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Sykora blocking some punches.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykora can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Mfer pushes Sykora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Sykora is breathing heavily.
Mfer lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer. #T2#
Mfer cracks Sykora with a nice body shot.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Ispa Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Sykora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands a body punch.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer taking a breather.
Sykora tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sykora lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Sykora's ribcage. Sykora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sykora! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mfer is unloading with more strikes now! Sykora drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sykora. That snapped Hatter's head back.
Hatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.#CL#
Sykora moves into the clinch.
Hatter lands an uppercut.
Hatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Hatter stalling in the clinch.
Sykora looking to throw knees to the head but Hatter is blocking nicely.
Hatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykora controls his hands.
Hatter lands a right hand.
Hatter wants to stall.
Sykora lands with a left to the head.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora misses with a body punch.
Hatter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Hatter blocks with his arms.
Hatter misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatter misses with some punches.
Sykora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykora pushes Hatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora tries to throw a body punch but Hatter avoids it by throwing Sykora back against the cage.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Hatter digs a right hand into Sykora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykora's gas tank.
Hatter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatter pushes off an throws an elbow but Sykora leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatter.
Hatter stalling.
Hatter controlling the action here for a moment.
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatter blocks it with crossed arms.
Hatter misses with some punches.
Hatter lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards. #BC2#
Hatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Hatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Hatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatter moves away from the strike by Sykora. #T2#
Sykora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hatter counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Hatter counters with a straight right hand.
Hatter misses with an uppercut.
Hatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Hatter lands a jab to Sykora's midsection.
Hatter misses with a body kick.
Sykora throws a leg kick but Hatter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Hatter throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Sykora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hatter.#CUT#It looks like Mad Hatter has been cut.
Hatter looks to throw the jab but Sykora is out of range.
Hatter misses with a straight left.
Sykora scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Hatter is rocked!
Hatter walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hatter limp body while Sykora jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Sykora!

Event: SYN 985 Jurgensen vs. Tosen
Date: May 17, 2023

#R1#
Ocampo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut.
Sykora lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ocampo at a distance.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sykora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ocampo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykora controls his hands.
Sykora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykora.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ocampo lands a shoulder strike.
Sykora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ocampo working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ocampo.
Sykora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora misses with a body punch.
Sykora lands a hook that snaps the head of Ocampo backwards.
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocampo backwards.
A short right from Ocampo on the inside.
Sykora lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ocampo misses with the head strike.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ocampo avoids it.#T1#
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Ocampo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykora.
Sykora misses with the head strike.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Ocampo blocks it.
Ocampo tries to work over Sykora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ocampos head.
Sykora leaning against his opponent.
Sykora effectively controlling the action here.
Ocampo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sykora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora can't find room to land a body shot as Ocampo controls the action.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora lands a hook that snaps the head of Ocampo backwards.
Sykora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ocampo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sykora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Sykora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ocampo avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ocampo.
Sykora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ocampo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ocampo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ocampo.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ocampo.
Sykora connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ocampo's face.
Sykora trying to land knees to the body.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sykora stalls.
Ocampo working aggressively here.
Sykora tries to throw a body punch but Ocampo avoids it by throwing Sykora back against the cage.
Sykora misses with a punch to the body.
Ocampo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykora.
A head punch on the inside from Ocampo fails to land.
Ocampo is working Sykora over against the cage.#T3#
Ocampo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ocampo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sykora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ocampo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ocampo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ocampo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ocampo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ocampo.
Ocampo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ocampo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ocampo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykora.
Ocampo prevents a body shot from Sykora.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ocampo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ocampo misses with some punches. #T4#
Sykora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykora blocks an uppercut.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Ocampo.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sykora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocampo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ocampo managing to block the knees to the body from Sykora.
Ocampo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Sykora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sykora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ocampo scores with a shot to the side of Sykora's head.
Nice body punch from Sykora - that landed with a thud.
Ocampo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sykora using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ocampo stalling in the clinch but Sykora improves position.
Ocampo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocampo lands an uppercut.
Ocampo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ocampo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykora tries to throw a body punch but Ocampo avoids it by throwing Sykora back against the cage.
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 Michal Sykora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sykora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano Ocampo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykora misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Sykora rushes Ocampo and presses him up against the cage.
Sykora tries to stall but Ocampo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Ocampo.
Ocampo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Ocampo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykora blocking some punches.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ocampo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ocampo pushes Sykora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora blocking some punches.
Sykora tries to throw a body punch but Ocampo avoids it by throwing Sykora back against the cage.
Michal Sykora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ocampo is defending well for now.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocampo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocampo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sykora.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sykora slows down the pace here.
Sykora blocking some punches.
Ocampo trying to control the position but instead, Sykora has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ocampo into the cage.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykora blocks an uppercut.
Ocampo misses with some punches.
Ocampo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ocampo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sykora blocking some punches. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Ocampo as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ocampo - that landed with a thud.
Ocampo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ocampo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Sykora.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ocampo lands a left hand.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykora misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ocampo.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykora blocking some punches.
A short right from Ocampo.
Ocampo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykora gets through Ocampo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ocampo. #T3#
Sykora scores with a shot to the side of Ocampo's head.
Sykora working Ocampo over with knees to the body.
Ocampo letting Sykora take a breather here.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocampo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ocampo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ocampo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Ocampo trying to stall but Sykora improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ocampo.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Ocampo. #T4#
Ocampo misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Ocampo blocks with his arms.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Ocampo back against the cage.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ocampo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ocampo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Ocampo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ocampo misses with the head strike.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ocampo is defending well for now.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ocampo.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Ocampo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ocampo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sykora staying out of range there.
Ocampo lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Ocampo.
Nice body punch from Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykora.
Donk. Sykora catches Ocampo right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Sykora closes the distance and pushes Ocampo back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykora.
Ocampo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykora misses with an elbow strike.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ocampo blocks it with crossed arms.
Sykora putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ocampo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ocampo lands a left hand.
Sykora lands with a right to the head.
Ocampo misses with some punches. #T1#
Ocampo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykora is struggling to control the position.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora trying to land knees to the body.
Sykora wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Ocampo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ocampo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocampo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sykora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Sykora tries to land knees in the clinch but Ocampo avoids the damage to the body.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Ocampo lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ocampo lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Sykora tries to throw a body punch but Ocampo avoids it by throwing Sykora back against the cage.
Ocampo blocks an uppercut.
Ocampo lands a right hand.
Ocampo being controlled against the cage.
Ocampo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ocampo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykora lands a hook that snaps the head of Ocampo backwards.
Sykora is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ocampo throws a head punch that misses.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ocampo avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Sykora fails to land.
A short right from Ocampo.
Ocampo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ocampo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ocampo misses with some punches.
Ocampo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ocampo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ocampo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykora.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ocampo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocampo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ocampo scores with a shot to the side of Sykora's head.
Sykora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ocampo's defenses.
Ocampo lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ocampo. #T4#
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ocampo lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocampo misses with the head strike.
Ocampo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Sykora is rocked!
Ocampo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ocampo lands with a right to the head.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Ocampo pushes Sykora back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Ocampo blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ocampo.
Still in the clinch, Ocampo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ocampo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sykora with a big uppercut! Sykora tries to clinch up but Ocampo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sykora to the mat! Sykora covers up and Ocampo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luciano Ocampo!
A very excited looking Luciano Ocampo 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: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Sykora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Sykora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
Christ is trying to pull guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Christ is trying to pull guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christ is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sykora to keep the fight standing.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefferson Christ.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jefferson Christ has been cut.
Christ dodges an elbow strike from Sykora.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykora jerks Christ's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Christ drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sykora goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sykora because Christ was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Sykora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pisswater counters with a right hand to the body.
Sykora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sykora throws a head kick that half lands.
Pisswater lands a really nice looking cross but Sykora seems unphased. #CL2#
Pisswater closes the distance and pushes Sykora back into the cage.
Pisswater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Sykora.
A short right from Pisswater on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykora is trying to break the clinch but Pisswater has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pisswater.
Sykora wants to break free but Pisswater has control. #BC#
Sykora manages to break the clinch.
Sykora throws a leg kick but Pisswater checks it.
No joy there for Sykora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pisswater lands a right hook to the body.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Pisswater takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Pisswater swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykora.
Pisswater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pisswater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pisswater throws out a counter right but Sykora avoids it with no problem.
Pisswater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykora throws a low kick but Pisswater moves out of range easily.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but Pisswater moved out of range.
Pisswater looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykora throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Pisswater drives through with a takedown into Sykora's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Sykora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pisswater off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but Pisswater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pisswater jabs Sykora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sykora cracks Pisswater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pisswater staying out of range there.
Pisswater is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sykora with a body shot.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick
and Pisswater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sykora stuffs the takedown attempt from Pisswater. Pisswater gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Pisswater counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pisswater is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sykora rather than just go for the knockout.
Sykora looks for the body kick but Pisswater saw that one coming.
Sykora swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Sykora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sykora scores with a nice strike.
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pisswater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pisswater digs a good body shot into Sykora's ribs.
Pisswater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sykora.
It seemed like Pisswater was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Pisswater's shoulder, as Pisswater tries to avoid the shot.
Pisswater lands a head shot.#T3#
Sykora scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykora loads up on a big right hand but Pisswater slips the punch.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Pisswater misses.
Sykora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pisswater connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykora scrambles back to his feet.
Sykora throws a lazy body kick
letting Pisswater counter with a right hand.
Pisswater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sykora throws a head kick but Pisswater moves out of range.
A combination from Sykora does no damage.
Pisswater connects with a body shot that sends Sykora's belly button to the back.
Sykora is breathing heavily.
Sykora misses with a straight right.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pisswater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pisswater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sykora's head.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
Pisswater distracts Sykora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Pisswater chips away with some ground and pound.
Pisswater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pisswater trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pisswater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sykora keeping full guard, as Pisswater tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pisswater's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Pisswater drops back looking for a leg! Sykora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sykora manages to kick Pisswater off! Pisswater jumps back into Sykora's guard.
Pisswater throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pisswater won't allow Sykora 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 Natalia Pisswater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sykora swings widly with a right hand
and Pisswater counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Sykora is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sykora scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pisswater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykora.
Pisswater cracks Sykora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Pisswater's shoulder, as Pisswater tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pisswater lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sykora. Pisswater pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natalia Pisswater!
Natalia Pisswater 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: Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Sykora lands a left and a right that send Tadageru crashing to the mat, dazed. Sykora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Tadageru is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nakachi Tadageru has been cut.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. Tadageru saw that one coming.
Oh Tadageru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tadageru goes for a double leg but Sykora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykora continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Sykora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tadageru bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sykora comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tadageru falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tadageru was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora lands a head kick!
Sykora scores with a hook.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!#TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Sykora raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sykora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov distracts Sykora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov stops Sykora from standing up.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sykora wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Sykora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sykora controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Sykora is trying to buck Magomedov off.
Magomedov lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykora, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Sykora taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sykora is pushing Magomedov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Sykora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sykora!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Sykora gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Sykora manages to retain guard.
Sykora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov postures up in Sykora's guard and throws a big left but Sykora blocks it.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet. #T1#
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sykora has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov stands up over Sykora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #T2#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sykora is keeping the position.
Magomedov prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Sykora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Sykora is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Sykora's guard.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Sykora wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position. #T3#
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sykora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #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.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sykora keeps moving.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sykora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Sykora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sykora lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Sykora misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sykora connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Sykora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sykora is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Sykora defends it.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Magomedov stalling. #T3#
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov stops Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Sykora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sykora is trying to stand.
Sykora has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Sykora is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sykora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sykora pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Sykora is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykora taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sykora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sykora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykora misses with a low kick.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Sykora and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Sykora is trying to buck Magomedov off.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Sykora is defending well.
Magomedov 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 Sykora's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov drags him back down.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykora some visible discomfort.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sykora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Sykora's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Sykora is working away.
Magomedov landing strikes.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet here but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sykora's back.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Sykora has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magomedov.
Magomedov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sykora hold on?
Magomedov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sykora up. #ROC2#Sykora is rocked!
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sykora.
Oh Sykora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov is working the ground and pound. Can Sykora escape?#T4#
Sykora is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sykora defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Magomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sykora is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sykora is trapped and Magomedov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sykora takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sykora could be in trouble here!
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov is raining down hard shots and and Sykora has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hasbulla Magomedov!

Event: Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Kings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kings looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sykora misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kings misses.
Sykora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Sykora is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Sykora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kings defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Sykora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kings tries to pull guard but Sykora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Kings blocks with his arms.
Kings tries to break free but Sykora pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Sykora has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kings is trying to pull guard but Sykora has him pressed against the cage.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kings tries to pull guard but Sykora holds him up against the cage and eventually Kings drops back down to his feet.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kings.
Kings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kings avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Sykora struggles to land a body shot inside as Kings controls his hands. #T1#
Sykora looking to stall.
Kings tries to pull guard but Sykora won't allow it.
Kings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sykora walks away with a smile on his face. Kings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sykora clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Kings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sykora.
Kings connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Kings.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kings.
Kings lands a body shot.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kings moves out of range as Sykora strikes.
Kings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Sykora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kings.#T2#
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Kings moves out of range easily.
Kings thuds a left hand into Sykora's body.
A jab from Kings finds it's way through Sykora's defenses.
Kings lands with a good body shot.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. Kings saw that one coming.
Kings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Kings does it's job there.
Kings works the jab nicely.
Sykora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kings connects with a body shot.
Kings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kings misses.
Kings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings throws a shot to the body.
Kings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykora doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Kings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykora.
Kings scores with a jab.
Kings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kings misses with a hook.
Kings scores with a jab to the body.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kings is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sykora had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sykora is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Sykora.
Kings has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sykora finds it's way round the side to connect with Kings's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings dips to his left and cracks Sykora with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Sykora as he connects with a hook.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kings stuns Sykora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kings digs a good hook to Sykora's body.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings misses with a body shot. #T4#
Sykora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kings moves out of range of the body kick from Sykora.
Kings cracks Sykora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
Kings throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a one-two to the body.
Sykora with a jab.
Kings is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sykora rather than just go for the knockout.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kings looks to throw the jab but Sykora is out of range.
Sykora walks into a jab.
Kings moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Kings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kings throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora thows a body kick. Kings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kings dominated that round.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kings misses with a straight left.
Sykora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kings connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykora scrambles back to his feet.
Sykora lands a jab to the nose.
Sykora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Sykora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sykora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Kings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykora throws a head kick but Kings moves out of range.
Kings moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykora.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand
and Kings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kings thuds his right hand into Sykora's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Kings misses.
Michal Sykora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykora swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
As Kings looks to move away, Sykora throws a big counter combo but Kings just gets out of the way.
Sykora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sykora misses with a left hand
and Kings counters with a straight right hand.
Kings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykora.
Kings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Sykora instigates a clinch.
Kings is trying to break the clinch but Sykora is controlling him.
Kings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sykora walks away with a smile on his face. Kings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sykora slips a straight right by Kings.
Sykora defending well as Kings loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Kings lands a jab to Sykora's midsection.
Kings misses with an uppercut.
Sykora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kings misses with a looping left.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykora misses with the combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings clobbers Sykora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Kings scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Sykora misses.
Paul Kings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kings scores with a jab to the body.
Kings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykora in his tracks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kings crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sykora - the referee stops the clock and Kings gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sykora. Kings manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykora doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Kings.
Kings misses with a looping right.
Sykora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kings misses with a looping right.
Sykora throwing a counter right hand but Kings manages to avoid it.
Kings lands with a straight right. Sykora didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sykora has Kings up against the cage in a clinch.
Kings blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kings is looking to break free of the clinch but Sykora has double underhooks.
Kings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykora smiles and moves away.
Sykora connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sykora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykora is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykora doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Sykora tries to clinch but Kings is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kings misses.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykora is just out of range.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kings.
Sykora misses with a series of wild punches.
Sykora blocks a jab.#T4#
Sykora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Kings defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykora slips under a jab from Kings.
Kings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kings throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
Kings slips a straight right by Sykora.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kings.
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!
Sykora wants to clinch but Kings slips to the side
letting Kings counter with a right hand.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykora lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kings scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sykora moves in looking to clinch but Kings pushes him off.
Kings misses with a right hand
and Sykora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kings jabs Sykora right on the nose. Sykora blinks but takes it well.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Sykora throws a right and a left that Kings avoids nicely.
Sykora lands with an overhand left.
Kings lands with a good body shot.
Sykora slips under a jab.
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora tries to close the distance and clinch but Kings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Kings dips to his left and cracks Sykora with an uppercut!
Sykora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sykora connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora loads up on a big right hand but Kings slips the punch.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Sykora rushes Kings and presses him up against the cage.
Sykora lands a nice uppercut.
Kings fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kings pulls guard successfully.
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.#SUB2#
Kings is looking for a triangle but Sykora pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sykora is posturing up here but Kings has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sykora tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sykora has to tap! Slick submission there by Kings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Kings!
After winning the bout, Paul Kings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 145
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Dash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sykora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sean Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sykora.#CL#
Sykora closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Sykora.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykora.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykora.
Sykora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Sykora.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
Dash working hard to break the clinch.
Dash can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykora.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash.
Dash blocks an uppercut.
Sykora lands a body punch.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Dash blocks with his arms. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykora.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykora.
Sykora keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dash's efforts to push away.
Sykora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sykora.
Dash misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Sykora.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Dash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykora content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Dash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash. #T2##BC2#
Dash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dash moves out of range as Sykora throws a body kick.
Dash lands a jab.
Dash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora thuds his right hand into Dash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Dash pushes Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dash wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykora won't allow it.
Sykora lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dash backwards.
Sykora misses with the head strike.
Sykora scores with a hook to the body.
Sykora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykora lands a nice uppercut.
Sykora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dash. #T3#
Sykora lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Dash is rocked!
Sykora lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykora.
Dash is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykora finish him?
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dash.
Dash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykora.
Sykora lands with a light punch inside.
Sykora lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykora scores with a knee to the head.
Dash blocks an uppercut.
Sykora lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykora.
Dash misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora controlling the action here for a moment.
Dash struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykora controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dash misses with a body punch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykora.
Sykora presses Dash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sykora creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dash's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dash drops to his knees and Sykora pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose 132
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
A jab lands there for Pisswater.
Pisswater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykora.
Sykora swinging wildly here.
Pisswater jabs at Sykora's body.
Pisswater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Sykora gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pisswater to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Pisswater postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sykora is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pisswater, into his guard. #REVB#
Pisswater managing to control the position. #SUB#
Pisswater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykora is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Sykora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sykora trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pisswater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sykora doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sykora manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykora preventing the sweep.
Pisswater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sykora must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pisswater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but Sykora is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Sykora content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pisswater has locked up a guillotine! Pisswater's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sykora is holding on here and Pisswater must be using up a lot of energy. Sykora has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pisswater gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Natalia Pisswater!
Natalia Pisswater spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Bellicose 124
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Hatter misses with a hook.
Sykora replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hatter blocks it well.
Sykora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hatter.#CUT2#It looks like Mad Hatter has been cut.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Sykora.
Sykora wants to clinch up but Hatter keeps it at a distance.
Hatter throws a hook to the side of Sykora's head but Sykora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Sykora throws a right hand that Hatter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatter also avoids with ease.
Hatter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatter misses the target.
Sykora connects with a high kick.
Hatter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sykora wants to land a leg kick but Hatter is out of range.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykora tries to bum rush Hatter with a series of wild strikes but Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Sykora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Hatter is rocked!
Hatter avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Hatter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sykora can pounce on him.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Sykora backs away, Hatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Hatter missing with a left hand there. Sykora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Hatter's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Hatter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sykora sprawling to the canvas! Sykora rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hatter finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Michal Sykora has been cut.
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!
Sykora tries to clinch but Hatter moves out of range.
Hatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Sykora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatter is looking to counter punch.
Hatter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sykora.
Oh Hatter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Hatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hatter crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose 112
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Bear dives in and grabs Sykora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sykora pushes down on Bear's head and hops out.
Sykora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykora tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Middle Bear has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Sykora. That snapped Bear's head back. #CL#
Sykora tries to keep at a distance but Bear has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sykora pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sykora throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
Bear wants to clinch up but Sykora keeps it at a distance.
Bear tries to clinch but Sykora is having none of it.
A head kick from Sykora lands but Bear takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Sykora.
Bear walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykora.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sykora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bear blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykora cracks Bear on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bear falls backwards against the cage. Sykora follows up with more strikes that drop Bear to his knees. Sykora keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bear! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose 100
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Sykora slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Sykora's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Sykora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dux prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Sykora raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.#TD#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sykora really wants to buck Dux off 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!
Dux controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykora trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux with shots to the head and body - Sykora looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dux won't let Sykora get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dux looking to finish Sykora with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sykora!
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykora is looking to escape. #T3#
Dux working Sykora over with strikes here.
Dux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dux cracks Sykora with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sykora is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dux 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.
Dux content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Sykora that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sykora trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sykora? #T4#
Dux won't let Sykora get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dux unloading with bombs!
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Sykora is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Dux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dux lands a big elbow.
Dux controlling from mount.
Sykora is trying to stand up.
Dux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Dux lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykora enables Dux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Dux trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sykora wants to stand up but Dux is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dux is controlling him.
Dux works over Sykora with some ground and pound from guard.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykora can do to turn this around?
Sykora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sykora tries to kick Dux off in order to stand up. Dux Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dux lands a few punches from side control.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dux cracks Sykora with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sykora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dux controls the position from side control.
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dux happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Sykora tries to escape but Dux is in control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dux'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.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet.
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sykora takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sykora to see if he's OK.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux drags him back down.#T4#
Sykora trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
Sykora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dux lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux controlling the position.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykora keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sykora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Dux feinted with a counter takedown.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Dux prevents Sykora from escaping the position.
Dux working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sykora is pushing Dux's head away, looking to escape. Dux manages to hold on to the position though.
Dux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sykora down.
Dux looks up at the clock and then as Sykora takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#Sykora is rocked!#T1#
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykora some visible discomfort.
Sykora is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sykora taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykora taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Sykora seems a little lost for a moment, as Dux dominates the positioning.
Sykora is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Sykora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Sykora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sykora scores with a spinning back kick!
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sykora sprawls well.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sykora avoids it really well and circles away.
Dux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Michal Sykora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Sykora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sykora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux not doing much here. #T3#
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux trying to control the pace. #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.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Michal Sykora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Sykora.
I think Dux 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 89
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Sobhraj closes the distance and clinches up with Sykora, looking for a takedown. Sobhraj pushes Sykora against the cage but Sykora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sykora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykora.
Sykora fakes the leg kick and cracks Sobhraj in the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sobhraj has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Sobhraj gets caught flat footed, as Sykora shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sykora throwing strikes from guard but Sobhraj blocks nicely.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Sobhraj won't let him. #SUB2#
Sykora drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sobhraj dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sykora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobhraj is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Sobhraj is having none of it.
Sobhraj trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobhraj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sykora's guard.
Sykora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sykora is not content to let Sobhraj control the position.
Ground and pound from Sobhraj.
Sykora tries to kick Sobhraj off but Sobhraj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sobhraj takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Sykora pushes Sobhraj off looking to stand but Sobhraj dives back in and keeps control.
Sobhraj working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Sobhraj.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sobhraj is working for a kimura but Sykora is defending it quite comfortably.
Sobhraj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Sobhraj is looking for a kimura but Sykora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobhraj to get the leverage.
Sykora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobhraj scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Sobhraj is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sobhraj is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykora defends it well. #T3#
Sykora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sykora is in trouble now - Sobhraj has advanced to mount!
Sykora really wants to buck Sobhraj off and get back to his feet.
Sobhraj landing punches.
Sobhraj moves to back control. #SUB#
Sobhraj patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#ES2#
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sobhraj off. It looks like it's working - Sobhraj slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Sykora displaying calm under pressure there. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobhraj.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Sobhraj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sykora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykora stalling against the cage.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobhraj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sobhraj taking a breather.
Sykora tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobhraj avoids the damage to the body.
Sykora scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Sobhraj has been cut.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobhraj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sobhraj looking for a takedown.
Sykora crunches a lovely knee into Sobhraj's ribcage.
Sykora prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sobhraj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobhraj avoids it.
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 Charles Sobhraj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Sobhraj's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sobhraj has a takedown stuffed.
Sykora scores with a kick to the body.
Sobhraj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sykora. That one must have hurt.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobhraj is defended easily by Sykora.
Sobhraj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykora. Sykora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Sykora.
Sobhraj takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sykora tries to clinch up.
Sykora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sobhraj takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Sykora shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sobhraj napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Sykora is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sobhraj is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobhraj tries to bench press Sykora off him but Sykora keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sykora wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobhraj, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sykora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobhraj knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobhraj sneaks back into half guard.
Sobhraj tries to roll over but Sykora keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sykora not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sykora seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sobhraj regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sykora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykora trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobhraj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykora tries to stand but Sobhraj is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Sobhraj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Sykora decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykora.
Sobhraj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Sobhraj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sykora defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Sobhraj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Sykora finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michal Sykora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykora throws a front kick that sends Sobhraj stumbling back into the cage.
Sykora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sobhraj takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Sobhraj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sykora scores with a push kick.
Sykora scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Sykora.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sykora keeps Sobhraj at a distance using the push kick.
Sobhraj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sykora. That one must have hurt.
Michal Sykora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sykora connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykora.
Sobhraj shoots in for a double leg but Sykora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sykora scoring well with a low kick there.
Sykora thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sobhraj if he has to take too many more of those.
Sobhraj blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Sobhraj attempts a counter takedown but Sykora avoids it well and moves away.
Sykora pushes Sobhraj away with a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sykora.
Sykora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sobhraj has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Sobhraj's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Sykora slams his shin into Sobhraj's torso.
Sobhraj on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD2#
Sykora lands a big head kick that sends Sobhraj tumbling to the mat! Sykora takes a step backwards and waves Sobhraj back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sobhraj is rocked!
Sykora throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oh Sobhraj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobhraj drops his hands momentarily and Sykora needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sobhraj just on the top of the head. Sobhraj drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sobhraj - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Hatter finds it's target.
Sykora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Sykora.
Hatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora throws a wild body kick that Hatter sees coming a mile off.
Sykora throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatter avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykora.
Hatter cracks Sykora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Sykora looks to throw a body kick
and Hatter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatter throws a hook but Sykora blocks it.#T1##KD2#
Hatter drops Sykora with a beautiful combination! Sykora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hatter is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Sykora is rocked!#CL#
Sykora closes the distance and pushes Hatter back into the cage.
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Hatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Sykora
and Hatter counters with a big right hand! Oh Sykora is in trouble here! Hatter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter!

Event: Romero vs Bogachev
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Sykora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bors swivels and escapes.
Sykora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora blocks a jab.
Bors throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykora on the side of the head.
Sykora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora throws a head kick but Bors moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Sykora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Sykora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sykora.
Bors scores with a jab to the head.
Sykora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bors chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bors lunges at Sykora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykora's hand. #T1#
Bors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bors scores with the left hand. Sykora knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Sykora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sykora stalling in the clinch but Bors improves position.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bors scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Bors misses with a punch on the inside.
Bors gets through Sykora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bors scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bors tries a body shot but Sykora blocks it. #T2#
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Bors.
Bors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Bors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykora misses with the head strike.
Bors digs a right hand into Sykora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykora's gas tank.
Bors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bors lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bors breaks from the clinch.
Bors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sykora looks winded!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bors.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bors.
Bors lands a jab.
Sykora tries to clinch up but Bors circles away and keeps his distance.
Sykora tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Bors misses with a looping right.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Bors finish him?#T3#
Bors lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bors.
Bors really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Bors counters with an inside leg kick.
Sykora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykora has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bors connects with an inside leg kick.
Bors is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Bors counters with a stiff right hand.
Bors scores with a leg kick.
Bors pounces like a tiger and cracks Sykora with a vicious hook! Sykora is down but not out! Bors follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Bors!
Boris Bors retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Boris Bors thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose - Kanud vs Rock
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sykora drives through and clinches with Kanh against the cage.
Sykora looking to throw knees to the head but Kanh is blocking nicely.
Sykora lands a nice knee to the body.
Sykora content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Sykora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kanh being controlled against the cage.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sykora landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Roth Kanh has been cut.
Sykora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sykora controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Sykora. #T1#
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanh blocking some punches.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanh blocks it with crossed arms.
Kanh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanh blocks it with crossed arms.
Sykora stalling in the clinch.
Kanh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Kanh blocks it. #T2#
Sykora looking to throw knees to the head but Kanh is blocking nicely.
Sykora pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanh avoids it.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kanh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykora smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanh blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Kanh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sykora is defending well for now.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora scores with a knee to the head.
Sykora on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sykora throws a head punch that misses.
Kanh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykora smiles and moves away.
Kanh scores with the left hand. Sykora knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Sykora forces Kanh back against the cage and clinches.
Kanh managing to block the knees to the body from Sykora.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Kanh blocks it.
Kanh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sykora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kanh can turn it around.
Sykora works on Kanh's body with a couple of short punches.
Sykora missing with knees to the body.
Kanh blocks an elbow strike from Sykora. #T4#
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Kanh blocks with his arms.
Kanh tries to pull guard but Sykora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roth Kanh.
Kanh prevents a body shot from Sykora.
Kanh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kanh managing to block the knees to the body from Sykora.
Kanh prevents a body shot from Sykora.
Sykora with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Roth Kanh's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanh avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanh blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sykora just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanh's brow.
Sykora trying to land knees to the body.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roth Kanh's cut.
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#
Sykora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kanh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykora's hands.#CL#
Sykora clinches with his opponent.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanh is defending well for now.
Sykora landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanh avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Kanh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanh can do to turn this around?
Sykora trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Sykora - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Sykora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kanh is looking to break free of the clinch but Sykora has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Sykora.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Kanh blocks with his arms.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Sykora tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanh avoids the damage to the body.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora missing with knees to the body.
Michal Sykora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykora is stalling here.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Kanh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Kanh blocks with his arms.
Kanh tries to break the clinch but Sykora is controlling the position.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanh is defending well for now.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanh is trying to pull guard but Sykora has him pressed against the cage.
Kanh is trying to force a seperation but Sykora has the dominant position.
Kanh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sykora walks away with a smile on his face. Kanh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roth Kanh.
Sykora lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora throws a body punch but Kanh moves out of range.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Sykora closes the distance and clinches.
Sykora landing knees to the body.
Kanh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykora taking a breather.#T3#
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Kanh blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanh managing to block the knees to the body from Sykora.
Kanh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykora smiles and moves away.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Kanh moves out of range easily.
Sykora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michal Sykora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanh avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Kanh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sykora's head backwards.
Kanh lands a jab to the nose.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Kanh lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Sykora moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Kanh drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Sykora stands up from Kanh's guard - Sykora perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykora lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Sykora.
Kanh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kanh catches Sykora with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Kanh moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kanh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora has Kanh pushed against the cage.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Kanh blocks it.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora has Kanh pressed against the cage.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roth Kanh'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#
Kanh blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Kanh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sykora takes one on the button.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Kanh throws a nice looking combination but Sykora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roth Kanh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora scores with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sykora!
Kanh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sykora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kanh sizes up Sykora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Sykora throws a head kick but Kanh moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kanh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Sykora closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Kanh pulls guard.
Sykora wanted to stand there but Kanh had control of the position. #SU#
Sykora decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kanh, up you get!
Sykora gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kanh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Kanh moves out of range easily.
Kanh moves out of range of the body kick from Sykora.
Nice straight punches there by Kanh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kanh.#CL#
Sykora moves into the clinch successfully.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sykora.
Sykora struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanh controls his hands. #T2#
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Kanh blocks it.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Kanh jumps guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora managing to block the knees to the body from Kanh.
Kanh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Kanh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sykora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roth Kanh.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sykora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kanh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Sykora lands a nice knee to the body.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Sykora looking to throw knees to the head but Kanh is blocking nicely.
Sykora keeps control of Kanh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sykora scores a nice knee to the body.
Sykora utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kanh jumps guard but Sykora stands there with Kanh around his waist. Kanh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Kanh blocks with his arms.
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kanh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kanh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Sykora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sykora, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Mullins tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Sykora lands a big head kick that sends Mullins tumbling to the mat! Sykora takes a step backwards and waves Mullins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mullins is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Sykora uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mullins tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sykora is absolutely delighted - when Mullins wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose - Ike vs Kai
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapman. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykora enables Chapman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Chapman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chapman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sykora's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chapman seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
Chapman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sykora pushes Chapman off looking to stand but Chapman dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB#
Chapman seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chapman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sykora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sykora is trying to stand.
Sykora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chapman controlling the action here.
Sykora tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chapman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sykora sprawls well. Sykora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.
Chapman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sykora looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Sykora looks to clinch #TD#
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown. Sykora fights it but they end up in guard.
Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chapman prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykora being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chapman is controlling him.
Chapman stands and throws Sykora's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chapman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU#
Chapman decides to stand back up. Chapman steps back and let's Sykora get back to his feet.
Sykora tries to clinch up but Chapman circles away and keeps his distance.
Chapman misses with a kick to the body. #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.
Chapman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sykora blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sykora. No joy for Chapman on that attempt.
Chapman blocks a head kick by Sykora.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykora.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Chapman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykora sprawls and moves away.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykora.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykora tries to clinch up#TD#
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown. Sykora fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chapman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Chapman has a takedown stuffed.
Chapman fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chapman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chapman. #SUB#
Chapman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.#ES2#
Sykora explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Chapman.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Chapman tries to keep at a distance but Sykora has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chapman is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Sykora to work.
Chapman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chapman is working for takedown but Sykora is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykora.
Sykora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sykora landing knees to the head.
Sykora lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykora taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Sykora holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sykora continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Sykora breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sykora moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sykora prevents it.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora has Chapman pressed against the cage.
Sykora landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chapman avoids it.
Sykora with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Sykora is controlling him.
Sykora trying to control the position but instead, Chapman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sykora into the cage.
Sykora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Sykora managing to block the knees to the body from Chapman.
Sykora dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sykora has Chapman pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Chapman is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sykora - that's hurt Chapman badly! Oh, another knee lands and Chapman is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Chapman doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Michal Sykora!

Event: Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Sykora shoots in for a double leg but Herer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sykora or perhaps it was just good defense by Herer, which made it look bad. #CL#
Herer has managed to clinch.
Sykora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herer has him pressed against the cage.
Herer lands a nice uppercut.
Herer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sykora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack Herer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Sykora.
Sykora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sykora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Herer pushes Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Herer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sykora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykora misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Herer moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykora.
Herer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Herer. #T1#
Herer misses with the head strike.
Sykora fails to pull guard.
Herer gets through Sykora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herer stalling the fight.
Sykora tries to score a body lock takedown but Herer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Herer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykora.
Herer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herer misses with the head strike.
Herer throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Sykora manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Herer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Herer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sykora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Sykora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sykora is tightening it up a little... Herer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Herer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Herer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sykora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michal Sykora!

Event: NYCL Fight Night (2)
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Sykora pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Sykora shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phillips napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Sykora looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phillips is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sykora has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Phillips is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sykora yanks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sykora.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Sykora!

Event: NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Sykora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Sykora in a clinch. #TD2#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson prevents Sykora from improving his position.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Sykora is defending well. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Sykora back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson wants the takedown. Sykora is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sykora's guard against the cage.
Sykora controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Sykora 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Sykora throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykora.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sykora works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sykora is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sykora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Johnson seems to have locked his on tight now - Sykora screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Johnson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Draylen Johnson!

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