PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrne comes into the arena with Wretches and kings-Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Byrne
vs
Lobe

162 cm
25
136 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

169 cm
28
164 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lobe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Byrne is trying to get back to full guard.

Lobe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lobe trying to control from half guard but Byrne is working away.
Lobe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byrne pushes Lobe off looking to stand but Lobe dives back in and keeps control.
Byrne is concentrating on defense, preventing Lobe from advancing position.
Byrne is trying to get back to full guard.
Byrne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lobe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe trying to advance position but Byrne counters by regaining guard.
Lobe stopping the sweep attempt from Byrne.
Lobe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Byrne working a defensive guard here.
Lobe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobe is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lobe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lobe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Lobe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Byrne has worked his arm free - good work by Byrne!

Lobe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Byrne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lobe's guard! Nice work there by Byrne!
Lobe wants to sweep here but Byrne controlling him for the moment.
Lobe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lobe tries to pass to full mount but Byrne defends it.

Lobe seems to be working for a kimura but Byrne defends the submission attempt.
Lobe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Byrne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lobe trying to control from half guard but Byrne is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Conor Byrne.

Lobe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lobe trying to control the position but Byrne is working away.
Lobe is trying to move to mount but Byrne reverses beautifully and ends up in Lobe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Lobe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lobe has a takedown stuffed.
Byrne swinging wildly here.
Lobe cracks Byrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lobe shoots in looking for a takedown but Byrne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lobe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byrne fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobe shoots in for a double leg but Byrne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conor Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Lobe.
Lobe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byrne defends it nicely.

Lobe scores with a takedown into Byrne's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe looking to pass the guard.
Lobe won't allow Byrne to sweep him here.
Byrne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobe is controlling him.

Lobe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byrne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lobe, into his guard.
Byrne wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.

Lobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byrne defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byrne controlling from the top position.
Lobe has Byrne pulled in close to control his posture.
Byrne pushes down on Lobe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lobe is trying to control but can't.
Lobe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lobe.
Lobe is controlling Byrne's posture.
Byrne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne postures up.
Lobe wants to hit a switch here but Byrne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lobe there!
Byrne prevents Lobe from getting the reversal.
Lobe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byrne controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lobe tries to lock up and control but Byrne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lobe gets back to half guard.
Byrne controlling the action here.

Conor Byrne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Lobe or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrne which made him look bad.
Lobe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrne pinned against the cage. Byrne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lobe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Byrne sprawls well. Byrne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lobe gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Byrne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Lobe swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrne.
Byrne shoots in but Lobe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lobe tries for a takedown but Byrne circles away easily

and Byrne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lobe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byrne walks away with a smile on his face. Lobe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobe jabs at Byrne's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lobe misses with a takedown attempt

and Byrne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lobe won't be happy with that.
Conor Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Lobe.
Lobe is trying to escape the position but Byrne is controlling the position.
Lobe wants to control but Byrne postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe tries to buck Byrne off but Byrne is having none of it.
Lobe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byrne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byrne is pressing down on Lobe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lobe is holding on for now.
Lobe tries to roll over but Byrne keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lobe keeping hold of Byrne's head, controlling as best he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conor Byrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lobe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Byrne counters with a shoot takedown. Lobe fights it but they end up in guard.
Lobe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Byrne 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 breathing heavily.
Byrne postures up.
Lobe being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Byrne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobe has Byrne pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Conor Byrne wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Lobe.
Lobe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobe.
Lobe shoots and misses

and Byrne counters by moving into the clinch.
Lobe prevents the takedown attempt.

Lobe pulls Byrne into guard.
Lobe looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conor Byrne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lobe looking for a guillotine here but Byrne defends easily.
Byrne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lobe wants to sweep here but Byrne controlling him for the moment.
Byrne wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Byrne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrne 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Byrne!