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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jason Eckstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Eckstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, David Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne cracks the inside of Eckstein's front leg.
Byrne tries to score with a low kick but Eckstein moves his leg out of the way.
Eckstein scores with a kick to the body.
Byrne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eckstein throws a leg kick
and Byrne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eckstein moves out of range as Byrne throws a body kick.
Byrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eckstein manages to avoid it.
Byrne misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Eckstein lands but Byrne takes it in his stride.
Eckstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Byrne digs a good hook to Eckstein's body.
Eckstein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Byrne counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eckstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eckstein connects with the punch.
Eckstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne tries a low kick but Eckstein avoids it.
Eckstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eckstein throws a wild body kick that Byrne sees coming a mile off.
Eckstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckstein misses with a jab to the body
and Byrne counters with a three punch combo that has Eckstein backing up. Eckstein nods at Byrne to acknowledge the strikes.
Byrne misses with a straight left.
Eckstein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Byrne manages to circle out of the way.
Byrne misses with a body shot.
Eckstein is looking to score with low kicks.
Eckstein with a nice cross.
Byrne staying out of range there.
Byrne is looking to score with low kicks.
Eckstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byrne walks into a jab.
Byrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Eckstein blocks a head kick by Byrne.
Byrne connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Eckstein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eckstein tries to land a leg kick but Byrne saw it coming and moves away.
Eckstein backing away here, and Byrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Byrne misses with an uppercut.
Eckstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrne moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eckstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eckstein lands with a shot to the body.
Byrne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eckstein swings widly with a right hand
letting Byrne counter with a right hand.
Eckstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Eckstein scores with a jab to the body.
Eckstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byrne scores with a nice strike.
Byrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eckstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eckstein throws a solid leg kick but Byrne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eckstein.
Byrne throws a body punch but Eckstein moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eckstein misses with a low kick.
Byrne misses with a low kick as Eckstein jumps back.
Eckstein misses with a hook
enabling Byrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Eckstein tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Eckstein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Byrne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eckstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byrne is out of range.
Eckstein throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
Eckstein throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
Eckstein just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Byrne.
Jason Eckstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eckstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byrne counters with a three punch combo that has Eckstein backing up. Eckstein nods at Byrne to acknowledge the strikes.
Byrne slips a jab from Eckstein.
Eckstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Byrne to score with a decent uppercut.
Byrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Eckstein. That snapped Byrne's head back.
Byrne misses with a low kick as Eckstein jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eckstein. Byrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eckstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eckstein blocks a low kick nicely.
As Byrne backs away, Eckstein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrne throws a fast counter high kick but Eckstein manages to duck under it in time.
Eckstein takes a swing at Byrne's ribcage but misses.
Byrne connects with a body shot that sends Eckstein's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byrne has time to react.
Eckstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eckstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eckstein swings for the body but Byrne moves out of range.
Eckstein is looking to wear down Byrne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eckstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
David Byrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eckstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrne connects with a leg kick. Eckstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eckstein thumps Byrne with a low kick.
Eckstein jabs Byrne right on the nose. Byrne blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from Eckstein misses.
Eckstein backing away here, and Byrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Eckstein.
Byrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eckstein.
Byrne's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eckstein.
The crowd cheers as Byrne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eckstein doesn't seem phased though.
Byrne throws a body punch but Eckstein moves out of range.
Byrne looks to throw the jab but Eckstein is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eckstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eckstein.
Byrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eckstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrne.
A head kick from Eckstein lands but Byrne takes it in his stride.
Eckstein throws a hook to the side of Byrne's head but Byrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrne motions for Eckstein to come forward. Byrne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Eckstein as he checks the leg kick.
Eckstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Byrne just manages to avoid it.
Byrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eckstein.
Eckstein thows a leg kick but Byrne checks it
and Byrne counters with a one-two to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eckstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eckstein swings for the body but Byrne moves out of range.
Eckstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eckstein connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Eckstein will probably get the nod.
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.
Eckstein staying out of range there.
Eckstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eckstein tries to work over Byrne's front leg with a kick but Byrne checks it.
Eckstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byrne. That did some damage!
Eckstein throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
Eckstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eckstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Byrne is able to avoid easily.
Byrne misses with a straight left.
Byrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eckstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrne.
Byrne lands a jab to Eckstein's midsection.
Eckstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Byrne.
Eckstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eckstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eckstein misses with a hook. Byrne ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Byrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Byrne loads up on a big right hand but Eckstein slips the punch.
Eckstein misses with a low kick.
Eckstein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrne's sensitive parts.
Eckstein throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckstein avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Eckstein throwing a counter right hand but Byrne manages to avoid it.
Eckstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Byrne counters with a low kick, right behind Eckstein 's knee.
The fighters circling - Byrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Byrne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eckstein doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Eckstein is predictable there
and Byrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byrne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eckstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Eckstein connects with a crisp jab.
Eckstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eckstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrne.
Eckstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byrne throws a solid leg kick but Eckstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrne.
Eckstein missing with a left hand there. Byrne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eckstein tries a low kick but Byrne avoids it.
Byrne throws out a counter right but Eckstein avoids it with no problem.
Byrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eckstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckstein sizes up Byrne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Byrne lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Eckstein.
Byrne throws a counter combo.
Eckstein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eckstein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eckstein throws a leg kick but Byrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Byrne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eckstein on the side of the head.
Byrne throws a hook to the side of Eckstein's head but Eckstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eckstein avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Eckstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrne moves away.
Byrne tries to work over Eckstein's front leg with a kick but Eckstein checks it.
Eckstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byrne.
Eckstein throws a head kick that half lands.
Eckstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eckstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eckstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Eckstein.
Byrne is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Eckstein clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eckstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Byrne lands a jab to the nose.
Byrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eckstein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eckstein. Byrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrne throws a chopping leg kick but Eckstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eckstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrne moves out of range as Eckstein throws a body kick.
Byrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eckstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrne.
Byrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eckstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Eckstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrne misses the shot to the body.
Byrne throws a leg kick
and Eckstein counters with a series of strikes. Byrne will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne looks to throw the jab but Eckstein is out of range.
Byrne avoids a kick to the body.
Byrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrne lands with a cross.
Eckstein misses with a wild body shot.
Eckstein lands a head kick!
Eckstein misses with a two punch combination.
Byrne tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrne misses with a low kick.
Eckstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Byrne misses.
Eckstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eckstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrne.
Eckstein blocks a head kick by Byrne.
Eckstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrne ducks right into an uppercut from Eckstein.
Eckstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrne scores with a hook to the body. Eckstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eckstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eckstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eckstein at a distance.
Eckstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Byrnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Byrne blocks a head kick by Eckstein.
Eckstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Byrne.
Eckstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eckstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Eckstein misses with a head kick.
Byrne moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eckstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eckstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Eckstein.
Eckstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eckstein manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but David Byrne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Byrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eckstein is able to avoid easily.
Byrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eckstein.
Eckstein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Byrne wants to clinch up but Eckstein keeps it at a distance.
Byrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
David Byrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrne throws a poor cross that misses
and Eckstein counters with a body kick.
A jab from Byrne misses.
Eckstein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eckstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrne. Byrne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eckstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eckstein defending well as Byrne loads up on a big left hand.
Byrne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne thows a leg kick but Eckstein checks it
and Eckstein counters with a solid body kick.
Eckstein scores with a shot to the body.
Byrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eckstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eckstein throws a nice head kick!
Byrne misses with an uppercut. Eckstein saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckstein blocks a head kick by Byrne.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eckstein.
Eckstein lands a head shot.
Eckstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrne darts in and clinches Eckstein up against the ropes.
Eckstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Byrne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Eckstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Eckstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eckstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrne.
Byrne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eckstein feints and then cracks Byrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Byrne down.
Eckstein lands a head kick. Byrne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Byrne takes one on the button.
Eckstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eckstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrne misses with the body kick
enabling Eckstein to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckstein gets tackled into the ropes by Byrne. Byrne maintains the clinch.
Eckstein prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne digs a right hand into Eckstein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eckstein's gas tank.
Eckstein misses with a body punch.
Byrne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eckstein is defending well for now.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Eckstein controls his hands.
Eckstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Byrne takes an elbow to the temple.
Eckstein crunches a lovely knee into Byrne's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Byrne fails to land.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
Byrne throws an elbow that misses.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by Eckstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eckstein breaks from the clinch.
Eckstein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Byrne misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Eckstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eckstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Byrne!
David Byrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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