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Event: CEC 587     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1##TD#
Laine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Byrd quickly recovers to half guard.
Byrd is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Byrd is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byrd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine.
Byrd trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd keeping control of the position.
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Byrd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Byrd is controlling Laine's trapped leg to prevent Laine from advancing to side control.
Laine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Byrd keeping hold of Laine's head, controlling as best he can.
Byrd wants to control but Laine is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Byrd is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Byrd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine tries to clinch but Byrd is having none of it.
Laine scores with a jab. Byrd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Byrd shoots in looking for a takedown but Laine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byrd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Laine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Byrd's guard.#T3#
Laine is fighting to break Byrd's control of his arms but Byrd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Byrd trying to control the position.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Byrd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Alpha Midget. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byrd has his hands on Laine's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrd on the side of the head.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrd cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd blocks the body kick.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pako Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Byrd misses with a low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrd lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
A body shot lands from Byrd.
Laine lands a left hand.
Laine blocking some punches.
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrd misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd trying to stall but Laine improves his position.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Laine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine tries to pull guard but Byrd holds him up against the cage and eventually Laine drops back down to his feet.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byrd backwards.
Byrd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards. #T1#
Laine looking to throw knees to the head but Byrd is blocking nicely.
Laine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Byrd gets through Laine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laine lands a good knee to the midsection. Byrd won't want to take too many of those.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine tries to pull guard but Byrd holds him up against the cage and eventually Laine drops back down to his feet.
Byrd lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
Byrd misses with a body punch.
Byrd is trying to stall.
Laine lands a nice uppercut.
Byrd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Byrd decides to pull guard.
Byrd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Byrd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd working a defensive guard but Laine passes into half guard.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Byrd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byrd looking to control.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard. #T3#
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byrd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byrd looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Byrd has Laine pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laine sizes up Byrd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Byrd closes the distance and clinches.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Laine.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Byrd is trying to maintain a safe position but Laine gets an underhook and turns Byrd into the cage.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine prevents a body shot from Byrd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Byrd takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Laine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laine misses with a body punch.
Laine digs a right hand underneath Byrd's ribcage. Byrd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laine jumps guard but Byrd stands there with Laine around his waist. Laine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pako Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrd avoids the damage to the body.
Laine lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Laine pulls Byrd into guard.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pako Laine dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Pako Laine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Laine.
Laine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byrd smiles and moves away.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Byrd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Byrd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Decent striking displayed by Byrd there.#T1##TD#
Laine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Byrd did well to prevent Laine getting side control.
Laine is just content to waste time from the top position. Byrd takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Byrd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pako Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byrd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
Byrd managing to control the position.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Byrd working for a triangle but Laine defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laine being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Byrd has an active guard here but Laine has managed to pass into half guard.
Byrd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Byrd trying to control but Laine postures up.
Laine is looking to advance position but Byrd won't allow it.
Laine is trying to control. Byrd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Laine seems to be looking for submissions.
Byrd preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Byrd wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Laine clinches up with Byrd and pushes him back against the cage.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Byrd lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrd avoids the damage to the body.
Laine lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Byrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Laine uses from the top position.
Byrd is pulling down on Laine's head to control his posture.
Laine trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Pako Laine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pako Laine!

In his post fight interview, Pako Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CEC 584     
Date:   Apr 25, 2018
#R1#
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Byrd lands a jab to the head.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Tyraanicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Byrd.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Tyraanicao's leg but Tyraanicao calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Tyraanicao looking to score a takedown here. Byrd is defending well but Tyraanicao drives through and ends up in Byrd's guard.
Byrd controlling the position.
Tyraanicao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Byrd has control of Tyraanicao's left arm, preventing Tyraanicao from doing any damage.
Tyraanicao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Tyraanicao being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Tyraanicao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Byrd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Byrd controls Tyraanicao momentarily but Tyraanicao frees himself.
Tyraanicao wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Byrd is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyraanicao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Byrd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Byrd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyraanicao to keep the fight standing.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd lands a body shot.
Tyraanicao wants to stall.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyraanicao presses Byrd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyraanicao works on Byrd's body with a couple of short punches.
Byrd jumps guard but Tyraanicao stands there with Byrd around his waist. Byrd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but Tyraanicao moved away.
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Tyraanicao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd cracks Tyraanicao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd connects with a looping right hand.
Byrd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byrd ducks right into an uppercut from Tyraanicao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd cracks Tyraanicao with a good jab.
Byrd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyraanicao can pounce on him.
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
Byrd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Tyraanicao ducks down to avoid it.
Tyraanicao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Tyraanicao moves away and avoids it.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd thows a body kick. Tyraanicao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Byrd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyraanicao checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Tyraanicao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Byrd, pushing him back against the cage.
Byrd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyraanicao throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tyraanicao walks into a straight right hand from Byrd.#CL#
Byrd moves into the clinch.
Tyraanicao prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Byrd misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tyraanicao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Byrd scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd feints and then cracks Tyraanicao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyraanicao down. #CL#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
Byrd lands a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao misses with a punch to the body.
Tyraanicao lands a right hand.
Tyraanicao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Tyraanicao blocking some punches.
Tyraanicao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Byrd lands with a right to the head.
Byrd pushes Tyraanicao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Byrd gets through Tyraanicao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Byrd misses with a punch to the body.
Tyraanicao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrd misses with some punches.
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyraanicao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as Byrd controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyraanicao.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyraanicao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donk. Byrd catches Tyraanicao right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao.
Byrd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyraanicao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd tries to clinch but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
Tyraanicao clobbers Byrd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Byrd lands the left hand.
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyraanicao.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd cracks the inside of Tyraanicao's front leg.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Tyraanicao keeps the fight on the outside.
Byrd sets himself, and Tyraanicao steps forward looking for the clinch! Byrd avoids it this time.
Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrd.
Tyraanicao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyraanicao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Tyraanicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice head shot.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyraanicao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyraanicao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyraanicao can do to turn this around?
Tyraanicao wants to slow Byrd down by chopping away at his legs.
Byrd cracks the inside of Tyraanicao's front leg. #T4#
Byrd checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd is looking to slow Tyraanicao down with leg kicks.
Tyraanicao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Byrd finds it's way through Tyraanicao's defenses.
Byrd throws a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
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#
A jab from Tyraanicao misses. #TD#
Byrd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyraanicao!
A lull in the action here.
Tyraanicao is trying to control Byrd's posture but Byrd avoids it.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyraanicao keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd just content to control the position. #T1#
Byrd trying to control the position but Tyraanicao is working away.
Tyraanicao tries to bench press Byrd off him but Byrd keeps the position.
Tyraanicao is not content to let Byrd control the position.
Byrd controls the position.
Tyraanicao is trying to improve his position.
Tyraanicao is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd 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 Tyraanicao's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.
Tyraanicao is letting Byrd control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd misses the jab.
Tyraanicao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Tyraanicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Tyraanicao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyraanicao lands with a slapping head kick.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range nicely.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byrd scores with a jab. Tyraanicao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.#T3#
Byrd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrd throws a jab when Tyraanicao was well out of range.
Tyraanicao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
Tyraanicao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyraanicao throws out a powerful jab.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyraanicao's sensitive parts.
Byrd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good work by Tyraanicao as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tyraanicao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrd.
Byrd throws a jab when Tyraanicao was well out of range.
Tyraanicao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Byrd blocks it well.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao moved away.#T4#
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Good exchange - Byrd coming out on top.
Byrd lands a head shot.
Tyraanicao is looking to chop away at Byrd's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Byrd blocks the leg kick.
Byrd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyraanicao's hands.
Tyraanicao lands with a good body shot.
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd lands a right hook to the body.
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but Byrd moves out of range easily.
Byrd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 Jack Bonds 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... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hello, top 10!'.
Bostar Tyraanicao spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.

 

Event: CEC 579     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Byrd motions for Panikov to come forward. Byrd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Panikov both land. Nice combination.
Byrd throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Panikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Byrd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd pushes Panikov away with a front kick.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov lands a high kick!
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Panikov throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byrd.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!#T2#
Panikov lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range. #TD#
Byrd drives through with a takedown into Panikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Byrd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Byrd slips nicely into half guard.
Byrd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panikov moves into full guard.
Byrd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd slips under a jab from Panikov.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd scores with a nice body kick.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Byrd takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Byrd scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Panikov's leg but Panikov calmly moves out of range.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Panikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov lands a nice hook to Byrd's body. Byrd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Byrd slips a jab from Panikov.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panikov misses with a double jab
and Byrd counters with a body kick.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Panikov.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panikov throws a one two combo.
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!
Byrd looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a three punch combo that has Byrd backing up. Byrd nods at Panikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Donk. Byrd catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Byrd lands with an overhand left.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.#T2#
Panikov throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd. #CL#
Byrd moves into the clinch successfully.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Panikov trying to stall but Byrd improves his position.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Panikov looking to stall.
Byrd digs a right hand into Panikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panikov's gas tank.
Panikov is trying to stall.
Byrd cracks Panikov with a nice body shot.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Byrd improves position.
Byrd effectively controlling the action here.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov lands a right hand.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Sergey Panikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byrd blocking some punches. #T4#
Byrd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panikovs head.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd tries to pull guard but Panikov won't allow it.
Panikov trying to stall but Byrd improves his position.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Byrd.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Byrd tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrd controls his hands.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Panikov.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Panikov.
Byrd 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.
Byrd tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byrd lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice jab there from Byrd.
Byrd scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Panikov.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panikov has time to react.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byrd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byrd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Byrd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Byrd throws a lazy body kick
and Panikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panikov throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byrd takes one to the chin there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the head.
Byrd wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Panikov thumps Byrd with a low kick.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Byrd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Byrd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov lunges at Byrd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byrd's hand.
Byrd works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Byrd tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Byrd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Byrd lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrd tries to counter by clinching up but Panikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I've got Panikov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergey Panikov!

As Sergey Panikov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Feb 21, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 58 p4p, 12 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 4504 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




172 cm
34 yrs
154 lbs



155 cm
34 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Byrd clinches with his opponent.

Byrd pulls Steel Penn into guard.
Byrd controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.
Byrd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn postures up.
Byrd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd is really struggling to control Steel Penn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Byrd is adopting a defensive guard.
Byrd trying to control the position.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Byrd controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Byrd.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byrd's guard.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Byrd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byrd is holding on for now.
Byrd wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.

Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Byrd defends the submission attempt.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Byrd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Byrd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byrd.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Byrd trying to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Byrd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byrd is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byrd (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
Byrd struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working.
Byrd has one of Steel Penn's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Byrd is defending well.
Byrd struggling a bit here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byrd prevents Steel Penn from improving position.
Byrd can't do much from the bottom here.
Byrd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Byrd (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Byrd is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to take Byrd's back here but Byrd is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Byrd can't escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byrd is looking to escape.
Byrd regains half guard.
Byrd tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Byrd is working hard here to advance position.
Byrd keeping hold of Steel Penn's head, controlling as best he can.
Byrd is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is trying to control but can't.
Byrd keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is defending well.

Steel Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel Penn controlling the pace.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byrd defends it well.

Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.

Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byrd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Byrd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byrd seems keen to control Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Byrd manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byrd (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Byrd wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Byrd is proving a slippery customer.
Byrd is stalling in the full guard.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byrd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Byrd trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Byrd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byrd (5) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tries to reverse the position but Byrd maintains control.
Byrd wants to control the pace but Steel Penn is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Byrd has a good base and remains in mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byrd controlling the pace for now.
Byrd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount.
Byrd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Steel Penn gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Steel Penn wins on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking The Steel Penn 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: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 20, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 6678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 58 p4p, 12 weight class). This should be fireworks!




150 cm
20 yrs
157 lbs



172 cm
34 yrs
154 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Byrd moves into the clinch.

Byrd manages to pull guard.
Byrd wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in to control the position.
Let's hope that Byrd has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Byrd.
Byrd is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
Byrd working a defensive guard here.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn won't allow Byrd to sweep him here.
Byrd is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn stays in close to Byrd's body and controls the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byrd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn postures up.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn won't allow Byrd to sweep him here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Byrd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Double XX. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Byrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byrd is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Byrd manages to get to full guard.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Byrd wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steel Penn looking to improve position, pressing down on Byrd's thigh with his hand. Byrd seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Steel Penn paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Steel Penn's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Byrd picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jolly Leg Byrd!
Jolly Leg Byrd looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hello, top 10!'.

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 58 p4p, 12 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 2875 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Henley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




172 cm
34 yrs
154 lbs



176 cm
37 yrs
156 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Byrd clinches with his opponent.

Byrd jumps guard.
Henley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byrd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley pushes down on Byrd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byrd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Byrd is trying to get back to full guard.
Henley trying to pass the guard but Byrd defending well.
Byrd wants to improve his position but Henley is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working.
Byrd is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Byrd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byrd trying to control but Henley postures up.
Byrd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Byrd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henley controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Henley wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Byrd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henley is one step ahead there.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley passes Byrd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henley trying to control from half guard but Byrd is working away.
Byrd is looking to improve his position.
Henley is looking to advance position but Byrd won't allow it.
Well, if Henley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Byrd wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Henley trying to control the pace.
Henley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Henley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henley is trying to control the action in half guard but Byrd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byrd gets back to full guard.
Byrd is pulling down on Henley's head. It's preventing any offense from Henley, at least for the moment.
Byrd being controlled here, momentarily.
Henley looking to pass the guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byrd (2) vs (0) Henley
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Byrd wants to advance to full mount but Henley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Byrd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Byrd advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byrd (5) vs (0) Henley

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Byrd is looking to take a break and control but Henley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrd controls the position.
Henley regains half guard.
Henley wants to improve his position but Byrd is controlling well.
Henley keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is keen to just control but Henley is a slippery customer.
Henley is controlling Byrd's trapped leg to prevent Byrd from advancing to side control.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byrd wants to advance to full mount but Henley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Henley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henley can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byrd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henley tries to get to full guard but Byrd has control of the leg.
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Henley is working away.

Byrd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byrd not doing much here.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byrd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byrd (8) vs (0) Henley
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Henley wants to control but Byrd postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to regain half guard here but Byrd keeps moving and retains side control.
Henley looking for a sweep but Byrd has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Byrd (10) vs (0) Henley
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount.
Byrd pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Henley working to try and regain half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byrd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henley tries to lock up and control but Byrd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henley prevents Byrd from taking his back.
Byrd controlling from mount.
Henley wants to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to hold on but Byrd postures up.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Byrd (13) vs (0) Henley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byrd slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byrd takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Jolly Leg Byrd gave a big smile as he said 'Hello, top 10!'.

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 17428 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 56 p4p, 12 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jolly Leg Byrd was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




165 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs



172 cm
34 yrs
154 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Byrd gets a clinch.

Byrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steel Penn uses from the top position.

Steel Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Byrd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Byrd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Byrd!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Byrd
Byrd taking a breather here.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Byrd off him but Byrd keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (6) Byrd
Byrd is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byrd controlling his opponent.
Steel Penn wants to control but Byrd is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Byrd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Byrd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Byrd avoids the attempt from Steel Penn to control.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Byrd fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Byrd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Byrd controlling his opponent.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Byrd controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Byrd controlling his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn'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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but Byrd is having none of it.

Steel Penn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Byrd.
Steel Penn wants to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Byrd has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Byrd controlling from mount.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel Penn is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (9) Byrd
I really don't envy Steel Penn right now.
Byrd just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is not going to allow Steel Penn to sit and survive in this position.
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Byrd wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byrd keeps control of the position easily here as Steel Penn tries to buck him off.
Steel Penn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Byrd is not going to allow Steel Penn to sit and survive in this position.
Byrd is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel Penn pushed the leg off.
Byrd controls the position.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byrd controls the position.
Will Byrd go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Steel Penn right now.
Steel Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Byrd.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has good solid back control here.
Byrd tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel Penn pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn wants to escape the position.
Byrd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byrd wins on points by 9 to 0.
Jolly Leg Byrd took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hello, top 10!'.

 

Event: CEC 563     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1#
Byrd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikolaev feints the counter takedown.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Nikolaev checks it.
Nikolaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Nikolaev sees coming a mile off.
Nikolaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Nikolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nikolaev gets tackled into the cage by Byrd. Byrd maintains the clinch.
Byrd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
Nikolaev with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Nikolaev pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nikolaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byrd defends well.#SUB2#
Nikolaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byrd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byrd controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Nikolaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byrd looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Byrd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byrd has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaev's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Nikolaev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Byrd stays in close to Nikolaev's body and controls the position.
Byrd continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikolaev wants to sweep here but Byrd controlling him for the moment.
Byrd wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
Byrd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nikolaev working for a triangle but Byrd defends it easily.
Byrd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikolaev lands with a good body shot.
Nikolaev cracks Byrd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolaev throws out the jab.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byrd lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Byrd. That snapped Nikolaev's head back.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Nikolaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Nikolaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolaev tries to avoid it.
Nikolaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrd slips under a jab.#T4#
Byrd misses with a hook.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Nikolaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolaev feints the counter takedown.
Nikolaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nikolaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikolaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Byrd at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikolaev checks a leg kick.
Byrd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nikolaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolaev misses with a wild combination.
Byrd lands with a nice body kick.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolaev momentarily. #TD2#
Nikolaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Byrd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd lands with a shot to the body.
Nikolaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd pushes Nikolaev away with a front kick.
Nikolaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nikolaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd.
Nikolaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Byrd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Byrd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nikolaev misses with the combination.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolaev misses the shot to the body.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolaev misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Nikolaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd moves out of range as Nikolaev strikes.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Nice shot by Byrd.
Nikolaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrd pinned against the cage. Byrd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikolaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byrd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikolaev somewhat.
Nikolaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Nikolaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd slips a straight right by Nikolaev.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Nikolaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Nikolaev sees coming a mile off.
Byrd slips a jab from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Byrd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikolaev on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd. #CL#
Byrd clinches up against the cage.
Byrd misses with the head strike.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.#BC2#
Nikolaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Byrd sprawls well. Byrd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Byrd closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Byrd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nikolaev scores with a knee to the head.
Nikolaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
Byrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nikolaev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Byrd pushes Nikolaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Byrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Nikolaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd lands a really nice looking cross but Nikolaev seems unphased.
Byrd slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nikolaev moves away from the strike by Byrd.
And Nikolaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nikolaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Nikolaev misses.
Byrd lands a nice shot that snaps Nikolaev's head back. #T4#
Nikolaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Nikolaev jabs at Byrd's body.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Nikolaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolaev misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikolaev should have avoided that one.
Nikolaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Byrd drives through with a takedown into Nikolaev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Byrd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikolaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev controls Byrd momentarily but Byrd frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nikolaev throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Nikolaev misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nikolaev blocks the low kick.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nikolaev misses with a hook
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrd - that will leave a mark!
Byrd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev scores with a nice strike.
Nikolaev thuds his right hand into Byrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Nikolaev saw it coming and moves away.
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.
Nikolaev looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Nikolaev throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Byrd dodges the punch combination from Nikolaev. #T1#
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Byrd clobbers Nikolaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nikolaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byrd. Nikolaev shrugs it off though.
Nikolaev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nikolaev.
Byrd lands an overhand right.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrd scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikolaev should have avoided that one.
Byrd cracks Nikolaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Byrd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byrd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nikolaev will feel that in the morning.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikolaev.#T2#
Byrd cracks Nikolaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nikolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but Nikolaev moved away.
Byrd thuds his shin into the meat of Nikolaev's side.
Nikolaev blocks a leg kick.
Nikolaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Nikolaev drives through with a takedown into Byrd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Byrd trying to control the position.
Byrd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nikolaev wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.#T3#
Nikolaev is still trying to improve position.
Nikolaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd managing to control the position.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Byrd is pulling down on Nikolaev's head to control his posture.
Nikolaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Byrd has his hands on Nikolaev's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Nikolaev's leg. Nikolaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nikolaev goes for a double leg but Byrd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Byrd continues to drive forward.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Byrd lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd throws a body punch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Byrd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nikolaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolaev ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd slips a straight right by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd clearly takes 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.
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Nikolaev. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Nikolaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikolaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Byrd is pulling down on Nikolaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikolaev, at least for the moment.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Byrd trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolaev is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd is pulling down on Nikolaev's head to control his posture.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Byrd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Byrd trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Nikolaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolaev tries to avoid it.
Byrd dips to his left and cracks Nikolaev with an uppercut!
Byrd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Byrd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byrd pulls Nikolaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Nikolaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nikolaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Byrd trying to control the position.
Nikolaev distracts Byrd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byrd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Nikolaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Byrd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Nikolaev advances position into side control!
Nikolaev working the ground and pound.
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Nikolaev working the ground and pound but Byrd is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Byrd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikolaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Byrd wants to control but Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikolaev staying calm.
Byrd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikolaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Byrd is trying to control but Nikolaev manages to pass to mount!
Nikolaev with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Nikolaev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Byrd turns into him and now he's in Nikolaev's guard.
Byrd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volya Nikolaev dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Byrd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nikolaev.
Byrd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolaev avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Nikolaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Nikolaev scores with a takedown into Byrd's guard.
Byrd trying to control the position.
Byrd has Nikolaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Nikolaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Byrd's head.#T1#
Nikolaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byrd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Byrd pulls Nikolaev in close to prevent any damage.
Nikolaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nikolaev trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd controls Nikolaev momentarily but Nikolaev frees himself.
Nikolaev is working Byrd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byrd seems keen to control Nikolaev's posture.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Byrd is trying to keep Nikolaev in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikolaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Nikolaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Nikolaev scores with a takedown into Byrd's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
More hug and hope from Byrd.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev with a nice head shot there.
Byrd is pulling down on Nikolaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikolaev, at least for the moment.
Nikolaev distracts Byrd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Byrd is pulling down on Nikolaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikolaev, at least for the moment.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot lands for Nikolaev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Nikolaev's knee but Nikolaev avoids it well.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but Nikolaev moved away.
Byrd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikolaev on the side of the head.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volya Nikolaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikolaev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!

Volya Nikolaev is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Volya Nikolaev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CEC 558     
Date:   Dec 06, 2017
#R1#
Byrd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iron Tyson finds it's way round the side to connect with Byrd's head.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iron Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Byrd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iron Tyson blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Iron Tyson's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Byrd is predictable there
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
Iron Tyson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd 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 Iron Tyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iron Tyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byrd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iron Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd catches Iron Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Iron Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Byrd.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Iron Tyson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byrd misses the jab.
Iron Tyson lands with a straight right. Byrd didn't see that one coming.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byrd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Byrd.
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iron Tyson's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.#T2#
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd throws a low kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Byrd looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Byrd's body.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Iron Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd scores with a jab. Iron Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook
and Byrd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.#T3#
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Byrd throws a body kick that misses.
Byrd throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Iron Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iron Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Iron Tyson stuns Byrd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrd slips a jab from Iron Tyson.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd digs a good hook to Iron Tyson's body.
Byrd swats away the attempt to clinch by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Byrd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Iron Tyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Iron Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
Byrd tries to stall but Iron Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Iron Tyson on the inside.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as Iron Tyson controls the action.
Byrd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Iron Tyson lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd slips a jab from Iron Tyson.
Byrd throws a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Iron Tyson.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron Tyson. That did some damage!
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iron Tyson walks into a left hand.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Byrd's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Iron Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd throws out a leg kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Byrd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iron Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrd on the side of the head.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Byrd! But no joy.
Byrd throws a body kick that misses.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.#T1#
Iron Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Byrd throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Iron Tyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Byrd.
Byrd slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand right.
Byrd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Iron Tyson.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd scores with a sloppy right hand. Iron Tyson should have avoided that one.
Byrd is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Iron Tyson momentarily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrd scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
And Byrd responds with a good body kick, but Iron Tyson manages to step out the way in time.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Iron Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrd.
Iron Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Byrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Iron Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Byrd misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson misses the body punch
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Iron Tyson moves into the clinch.
Iron Tyson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron Tyson.
Good body shot from Byrd.
Iron Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrd is leaning against Iron Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrd gets through Iron Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron Tyson's elbow.
Byrd lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Byrd.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
Iron Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson - that landed with a thud.
Byrd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrd presses Iron Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byrd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Iron Tyson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Iron Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iron Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd blocks a body shot from Iron Tyson.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Iron Tyson fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Iron Tyson is leaning against Byrd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Iron Tyson off balance momentarily.
Byrd tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Byrd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Iron Tyson's knee but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
Iron Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Byrd.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iron Tyson connects with a jab.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Byrd jabs Iron Tyson right on the nose. Iron Tyson blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Byrd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Byrd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
Byrd swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Byrd.
Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head.
Iron Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
Iron Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iron Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch there but Byrd circles away.
A lazy left from Byrd finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Iron Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Byrd - the referee stops the clock and Iron Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Byrd. Iron Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Iron Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iron Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
Iron Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Iron Tyson.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up.
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iron Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.#T3#
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Byrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Iron Tyson finds it's way through Byrd's defenses.
Byrd jabs at Iron Tyson's body.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iron Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd feints and then cracks Iron Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron Tyson down.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iron Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Byrd circles away.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Byrd misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd lands a nice shot that snaps Iron Tyson's head back.
Iron Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrd.
Byrd slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Byrd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Byrd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Iron Tyson's hands.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iron Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron Tyson. That did some damage!
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf.
Byrd staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd really dominated that round.
That's time! Iron Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd wants to counter with a clinch but Iron Tyson pushes him away.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Byrd gets tackled into the cage by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson maintains the clinch.
Byrd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Byrd lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Byrd pulls Iron Tyson into guard.
Iron Tyson tries to stand but Byrd is controlling from the bottom.
Byrd trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd is controlling Iron Tyson's posture.#T1#
Iron Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrd being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iron Tyson is fighting to break Byrd's control of his arms but Byrd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iron Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Byrd with a jab.
Byrd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson 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.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Iron Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Byrd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that misses
letting Byrd counter with a right hand. #T3#
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Byrd circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab. Byrd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Byrd misses.
Byrd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Byrd jabs Iron Tyson right on the nose. Iron Tyson blinks but takes it well.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand right.
Byrd misses the jab.
Iron Tyson tried to counter with a leg kick but Byrd avoided it.
Iron Tyson throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrd lands a glancing blow to the side of Iron Tyson's head.#CL#
Iron Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iron Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Byrd backwards.
Iron Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd blocking some punches.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
Iron Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Byrd avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Iron Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Jab by Iron Tyson.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Iron Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Byrd's midsection.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Byrd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byrd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Byrd lands a glancing blow to the side of Iron Tyson's head.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Byrd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iron Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Byrd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Iron Tyson's leg but Iron Tyson calmly moves out of range.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd works the jab nicely.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Iron Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
Iron Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byrd scores with a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson works Byrd's body with a nice hook.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd lands the left hand.
Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Byrd.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Byrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iron Tyson dips to his left and cracks Byrd with an uppercut!
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrd.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson saw it coming and moves away.
Iron Tyson works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Iron Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrd defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Byrd takes one on the button.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.#T3#
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson moves out of range as Byrd throws a body kick.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Iron Tyson's knee but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Byrd throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Byrd's head.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd throws out a leg kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Byrd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Iron Tyson clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Iron Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrd controls his hands.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Byrd controls the action.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
Iron Tyson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Iron Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Byrd.
Iron Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrd controls his hands.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd digs a right hand underneath Iron Tyson's ribcage. Iron Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iron Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Iron Tyson.

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 Shogun Iron Tyson.
I think Iron Tyson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Jolly Leg Byrd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Shogun Iron Tyson spoke after the fight, saying 'Another garbage decision, of course.'.

 

Event: CEC 548     
Date:   Oct 18, 2017
#R1#
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Byrd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd scores with a jab to the head.
Byrd 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.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins jabs at Byrd's body.
Hopkins tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Byrd does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Byrd misses.
Byrd misses with a low kick. #T1#
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Byrd misses the jab.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Byrd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byrd cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byrd is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
Byrd tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Byrd takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins cracks Byrd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Byrd momentarily.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Byrd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Byrd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Byrd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab. #T3#
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Byrd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byrd moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
A little jabbing left from Byrd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Byrd slips a jab from Hopkins.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Byrd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byrd jabs at Hopkins's body.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byrd walks into a left hand.
Byrd thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Byrd throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Byrd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is looking to control Byrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?
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 Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Byrd staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrd.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Byrd finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Byrd lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Byrd.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Byrd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Byrd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Byrd has managed to clinch.
Byrd misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land. #T2#
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Byrd lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins motions for Byrd to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinny Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Byrd slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Byrd jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd. #T3#
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Byrd.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd tries a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins is wise to it.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd blocks a leg kick.
Byrd cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Byrd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrd finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Byrd scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byrd doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Byrd.
Byrd slips a jab from Hopkins.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Byrd slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Byrd fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Byrd throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopkins with a hook.
Hopkins moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Byrd works the jab nicely.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Byrd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Byrd misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Byrd defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Byrd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Byrd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd connects with the punch.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd thinks about the counter body kick.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd scores with a hook.
Byrd checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.#T3#
Byrd lands a lovely overhand right.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Byrd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hopkins's knee momentarily.
Byrd tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Hopkins backing away here, and Byrd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byrd.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Byrd seems unphased.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Byrd! But no joy.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Byrd 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: CEC 545     
Date:   Oct 04, 2017
#R1#
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byrd throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iron Tyson takes one on the button.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Byrd is looking to slow Iron Tyson down with leg kicks.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byrd jabs Iron Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the body
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iron Tyson thinking.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd shoots in and drives through. Iron Tyson sprawls well.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd is looking to wear down Iron Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd clobbers Iron Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Byrd scores with the left hand. Iron Tyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Iron Tyson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd thumps Iron Tyson with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson with a hook.
Iron Tyson connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Iron Tyson.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Byrd cracks Iron Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Byrd 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.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.#CL#
Byrd rushes Iron Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Iron Tyson lands a right hand.
Byrd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iron Tyson blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Byrd cracks Iron Tyson with a nice body shot.
Iron Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iron Tyson.
Byrd just leaning against Iron Tyson, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron Tyson.
Byrd stalls.
Byrd takes a shot to the head.
Byrd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iron Tysons head.
Byrd lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Iron Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Iron Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Iron Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Byrd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Iron Tyson can turn it around.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrd.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron Tyson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byrd's elbow.
Byrd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrd misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson is leaning against Byrd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrd gets through Iron Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrd tries to work over Iron Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Byrd.
Byrd working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron Tyson prevents a body shot from Byrd. #T4#
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Iron Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Byrd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byrd tries to throw a body punch but Iron Tyson avoids it by throwing Byrd back against the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
Iron Tyson lands a right hand.
Byrd is pushing Iron Tyson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd tries to pull guard but Iron Tyson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Byrd.
Iron Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Byrd avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Iron Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Byrd or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Byrd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iron Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Iron Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Byrd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Iron Tyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Byrd with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Byrd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
Byrd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Byrd tries to clinch up but Iron Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Byrd throws out a powerful jab.
Iron Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iron Tyson sprawls and moves away.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Iron Tyson cracks a nice hook into Byrd's ribs.
Byrd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd stuns Iron Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iron Tyson connects with a body shot.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd tries to counter with a takedown but Iron Tyson is quick to defend against it.
Byrd throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iron Tyson.#T1#
Iron Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byrd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iron Tyson lands with a hook. Byrd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Byrd should have avoided that one.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Iron Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Byrd misses with a straight right.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Byrd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson wants to control but Byrd postures up.
Iron Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Byrd keeps moving and retains side control.
Byrd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Iron Tyson's legs. #T2#
Iron Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byrd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Iron Tyson's legs.
Byrd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Iron Tyson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Byrd tries for a kimura but Iron Tyson is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Byrd continues to stall.#ES2#
Iron Tyson throws Byrd to one side and escapes!
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Iron Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Byrd misses.
Iron Tyson dips to his left and cracks Byrd with an uppercut!
Byrd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Iron Tyson will feel that in the morning.
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!
Byrd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Iron Tyson's body. Iron Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Byrd counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Iron Tyson down.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iron Tyson under the eye.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Byrd's body.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iron Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd stuns Iron Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Byrd!
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd motions for Iron Tyson to come forward. Byrd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd is looking to slow Iron Tyson down with leg kicks.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Byrd's head back.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iron Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iron Tyson can do to turn this around?
Byrd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd throws a hook but Iron Tyson avoids it easily.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Iron Tyson punishes Byrd's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Iron Tyson down.
Iron Tyson with a hook.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Iron Tyson's knee but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Byrd misses with a hook. Iron Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iron Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
Shogun Iron Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Byrd swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd throws out a powerful jab.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Byrd with a hook.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Byrd's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Iron Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.#T3#
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Byrd swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Iron Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Byrd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd attempts a counter takedown but Iron Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Byrd feints and then cracks Iron Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron Tyson down.
Iron Tyson cracks Byrd with a good jab.#T4#
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Byrd takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Byrd with a body shot.
Iron Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byrd cracks Iron Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iron Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Byrd to score with a decent uppercut.
Byrd misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iron Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iron Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Byrd thumps Iron Tyson with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson 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.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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 Jolly Leg Byrd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrd, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: CEC 542     
Date:   Sep 20, 2017
#R1#
Fuujin takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Fuujin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fuujin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byrd scores with a nice strike.
Byrd thuds his right hand into Fuujin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Byrd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuujin sprawls well initially but Byrd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuujin wants to improve his position but Byrd is controlling well.
Byrd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Byrd prevents Fuujin from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1##SUB2#
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byrd prevents Fuujin from improving his position.
Byrd is taking a breather. Fuujin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin is pressing down on Byrd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byrd tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuujin is retaining full guard.
Fuujin working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Fuujin is looking for a triangle but Byrd pushes his legs off easily.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuujin working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrd throws a body punch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Fuujin 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.
Byrd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Byrd looking to score a takedown here. Fuujin is defending well but Byrd drives through and ends up in Fuujin's guard.
Byrd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Byrd tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuujin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd pushes down on Fuujin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Byrd in particular looking to stall.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byrd is working away from the top position though.
Fuujin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Byrd is staying active.#T4#
Fuujin tries to roll over but Byrd keeps him under control.
Byrd is controlling the pace.
Fuujin is pressing down on Byrd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully.
Byrd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuujin.
Byrd tries to clinch up.
Fuujin misses with a takedown attempt - Byrd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd tries to clinch up.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Fuujin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd throws a body punch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
A leg kick checked by Byrd.
Fuujin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Byrd.#TD#
Byrd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fuujin to the ground. Byrd is now in Fuujin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Fuujin looking to control but Byrd passes into half guard.
Jolly Leg Byrd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuujin wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but Byrd has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byrd content to control rather than advance. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuujin is looking to control Byrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuujin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Byrd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Byrd continues to stall.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byrd is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB2#
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Byrd seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fuujin lands the left hand.
Fuujin misses with a hook.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Fuujin punishes Byrd's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuujin.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Fuujin off balance momentarily.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuujin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Byrd takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuujin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin cracks Byrd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuujin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Byrd misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuujin throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fuujin.
Fuujin tries to work over Byrd's front leg with a kick but Byrd checks it.
Fuujin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fuujin throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Fuujin blocks a jab.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuujin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuujin was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Byrd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuujin's waist but Fuujin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Byrd off to one side.
Fuujin throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
A low kick from Fuujin is predictable there
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Byrd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fuujin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuujin can do to turn this around?
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Fuujin is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.#CL#
Byrd darts in and clinches Fuujin up against the cage.
Fuujin working aggressively here.
Fuujin throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fuujin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fuujin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byrd's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuujin. #TD2#
Fuujin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Byrd controls Fuujin momentarily but Fuujin frees himself.
Fuujin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Fuujin keeps trying to improve his position.
Byrd is pulling down on Fuujin's head. It's preventing any offense from Fuujin, at least for the moment.
Byrd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fuujin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Byrd tries to clinch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuujin sprawls well. Fuujin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Byrd gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuujin lands a glancing blow to the side of Byrd's head.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Fuujin checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuujin just manages to avoid it.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuujin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byrd checks it well.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Fuujin is looking to slow Byrd down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuujin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fuujin checks a leg kick.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin throws a chopping leg kick but Byrd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuujin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Fuujin connects with a jab.
Byrd is looking to slow Fuujin down with leg kicks.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
Fuujin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Byrd checks a leg kick.
Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd tries to clinch but Fuujin is having none of it.
Fuujin throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd is looking to counter the offense by Fuujin and move into the clinch.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byrd lands with a shot 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!
Byrd lands a jab.
Fuujin keeps the fight on the outside.
Byrd tries to move into range but Fuujin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Fuujin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byrd moves out of range as Fuujin strikes.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin fails to land with a series of punches.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuujin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
Byrd is looking to wear down Fuujin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuujin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuujin stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Byrd lands a jab to Fuujin's midsection.
Fuujin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrd finds it's way round the side to connect with Fuujin's head.
Byrd scores with a nice strike.
Byrd lands a slapping body shot.
Fuujin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byrd lands with a straight right. Fuujin didn't see that one coming.
Fuujin tries a low kick but Byrd avoids it.
Fuujin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrd finds it's way round the side to connect with Fuujin's head.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuka Fuujin.
I think Byrd 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

A relieved looking Jolly Leg Byrd 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: CEC 538     
Date:   Sep 03, 2017
#R1#
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byrd is looking to score with low kicks.
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd.
Saibot defending well as Byrd loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Saibot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Byrd quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd is trying to control but can't.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byrd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byrd trying to control but Saibot postures up.
Byrd is looking for a sweep. Saibot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Byrd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Byrd controlling Saibot's posture.
Byrd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saibot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrd slips a jab and a cross from Saibot.
Saibot throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saibot or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd, which made it look bad.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saibot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saibot takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
And Saibot tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
Byrd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saibot throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well.
Byrd slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Byrd punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Byrd defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot tries to clinch there but Byrd circles away.
Byrd feinted with a counter takedown.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Saibot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Byrd. #TD2#
Saibot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Byrd uses from the top position. #T4#
Byrd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Saibot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byrd forces his way into half guard.
Byrd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saibot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saibot.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot feints the counter takedown.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Byrd throws a shot to the body.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot slips a jab from Byrd.
Saibot jabs Byrd right on the nose. Byrd blinks but takes it well.
Byrd misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Byrd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saibot takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd. #T1#
Byrd with a jab.
Byrd slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Byrd lands a glancing blow to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Byrd's body. Byrd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
A jab from Byrd misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saibot misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byrd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saibot somewhat.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Saibot feints the counter takedown.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range. #T2#
Byrd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot wants to land a leg kick but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Byrd.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Byrd's hands.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Saibot throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Byrd with a hook.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd lands a nice shot that snaps Saibot's head back. #T3#
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Saibot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Byrd trying to control but Saibot postures up.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byrd is trying to control but Saibot manages to pass to mount!
Byrd tries to hold on but Saibot postures up.
Saibot moves to take his opponent's back.
Saibot gets his hands free as Byrd looks to control.
Saibot is trying to stick to Byrd's back but Byrd is turning into Saibot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saibot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byrd.#T4#
Saibot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Byrd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Saibot feints and as Byrd raises his hands in defense, Saibot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.
Byrd trying to control the position.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Byrd is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Byrd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Byrd has Saibot pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byrd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Byrd cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Byrd misses.
A good leg kick by Saibot.
Byrd tries to clinch up.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd 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.
Saibot misses with a straight left. #T3#
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot cracks Byrd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Byrd checks it.
Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Byrd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Byrd lunges at Saibot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saibot's hand.
Nice jab there from Byrd.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
And Saibot tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him.
Byrd defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byrd as he avoids it easily.
Saibot fails to land the takedown.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Byrd scores with a punch to the head.

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 Jolly Leg Byrd.
I think Byrd 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

An out of breath Jolly Leg Byrd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEC 535     
Date:   Aug 20, 2017
#R1#
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd. #TD#
Ribber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Byrd's half guard.
Byrd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Byrd dodges it nicely.
Byrd moves into full guard. #T1#
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Byrd is controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrd's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribber postures up.
Byrd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Our spies down at at Boyz II Men inform us that Byrd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Byrd looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving. #T2#
Ribber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribber chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but Byrd blocks nicely.
Ribber trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Ribber postures up. #T3#
Byrd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byrd has time to react.
Byrd throws a low kick but Ribber moves out of range easily.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Byrd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribber was covering up waiting for the punch and Byrd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Byrd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byrd defends well.#T4#
Byrd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribber is keeping the position for now.
Ribber 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#
Ribber wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Byrd is trying is best to control the position here.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Byrd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd goes for a double leg but Ribber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ribber continues to drive forward.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrd can do to turn this around?
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribber moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Ribber is looking for a counter combo.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Ribber.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd throws a leg kick but Ribber moved away.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Ribber.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.#CL2#
Byrd closes the distance and pushes Ribber back into the cage.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribber.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ribber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as Ribber controls the action.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
Ribber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ribber.
A head punch on the inside from Ribber fails to land.
Byrd pushes Ribber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribber lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Ribber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Byrd leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Ribber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd tries to throw a body punch but Ribber avoids it by throwing Byrd back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Byrd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Ribber blocks an uppercut.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd digs a right hand into Ribber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ribber's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
Byrd lands a left hand.
Byrd misses with the head strike. #TD#
Ribber tightens his grip and picks Byrd up, before dumping him to the ground. Byrd manages to land in guard.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byrd trying to control the position here. #T3#
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Byrd has Ribber pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Byrd shoots in and bounces Ribber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Byrd defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byrd has time to react.
No joy there for Ribber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribber staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribber.
Byrd looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.#TD2#
Byrd drives through with a takedown into Ribber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Byrd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byrd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ribber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Byrd 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.
Ribber working a defensive guard here.
Byrd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrd misses the jab.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Byrd checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Byrd jumps back.
Byrd throws out a counter right but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Ribber throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Byrd defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Byrd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Byrd tries to counter with a clinch but Ribber shakes him off and moves away.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Ribber pushes him off.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Jab by Byrd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ribber enables Byrd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ribber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Ribber wants to control the position but Byrd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Byrd controlling the action here.
Ribber won't allow Byrd to pass to mount.
Ribber tries to roll over but Byrd keeps him under control.
Byrd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribber is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byrd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jolly Leg Byrd.
I think Byrd 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 528     
Date:   Jul 16, 2017
#R1#
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunwaldzki.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byrd. Grunwaldzki shrugs it off though.
Grunwaldzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Grunwaldzki's leg but Grunwaldzki calmly moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki misses with a looping left.
Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grunwaldzki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grunwaldzki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.
Grunwaldzki slips a jab from Byrd.
Byrd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byrd throws a hook to the side of Grunwaldzki's head but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd checks the leg kick.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Grunwaldzki throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Byrd throws a low kick but Grunwaldzki moves out of range easily.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Grunwaldzki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Byrd is predictable there
enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab.
Grunwaldzki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Byrd lands with a shot to the body.
Grunwaldzki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.#T1#
Byrd blocks a head kick by Grunwaldzki.
Byrd moves out of range as Grunwaldzki strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Byrd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byrd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grunwaldzki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Grunwaldzki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grunwaldzki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grunwaldzki is looking to chop away at Byrd's legs.
Grunwaldzki throws a series of strikes that have Byrd backpedaling.
Byrd catches Grunwaldzki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunwaldzki throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd misses with a low kick as Grunwaldzki jumps back.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grunwaldzki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Byrd finds it's target.
Grunwaldzki lands a nice shot that snaps Byrd's head back.
Byrd shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Byrd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunwaldzki throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Grunwaldzki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunwaldzki moves away.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Grunwaldzki moves his leg out of the way.
Grunwaldzki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Byrd avoids the head kick by Grunwaldzki.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunwaldzki. That did some damage!
Byrd swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Good exchange - Byrd coming out on top.
Byrd jabs Grunwaldzki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grunwaldzki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunwaldzki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grunwaldzki throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely.
Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grunwaldzki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grunwaldzki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grunwaldzki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by Byrd.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grunwaldzki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunwaldzki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grunwaldzki with a nice cross.
Grunwaldzki looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunwaldzki with a hook.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki is out of range.
Byrd catches Grunwaldzki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd slips a straight right by Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki connects with the punch.#T4#
Grunwaldzki throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byrd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grunwaldzki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki is out of range. #TD#
Byrd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Byrd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Byrd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grunwaldzki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grunwaldzki is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grunwaldzki keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Byrd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grunwaldzki, who protects the arm well.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grunwaldzki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Grunwaldzki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grunwaldzki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grunwaldzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd 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.
Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grunwaldzki. #CL#
Byrd darts in and clinches Grunwaldzki up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd tries a body shot but Grunwaldzki blocks it.
Byrd lands a right hand.
Grunwaldzki tries to work over Byrd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Byrd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd takes an elbow to the temple.
Byrd presses Grunwaldzki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Grunwaldzki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grunwaldzki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grunwaldzki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd lands a body shot.
Grunwaldzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrd leaning against his opponent.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunwaldzki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grunwaldzki.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunwaldzki's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd. #BC2#
Grunwaldzki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grunwaldzki throws a body kick that misses.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Grunwaldzki. #T2#
Byrd swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Grunwaldzki misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Grunwaldzki checks a low kick from Byrd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd looks for the body kick but Grunwaldzki saw that one coming.
Grunwaldzki misses with a looping right.
Grunwaldzki ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd 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.
Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd misses with a head kick.
Byrd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grunwaldzki sprawls and moves away.
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Grunwaldzki off balance momentarily.
Grunwaldzki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Grunwaldzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Byrd is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick.
Grunwaldzki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byrd throws a leg kick that misses.
Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunwaldzki. That did some damage!#CL#
Byrd closes the distance and clinches.
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
Grunwaldzki prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Grunwaldzki throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Jolly Leg Byrd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grunwaldzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Byrd tries a body shot but Grunwaldzki blocks it.
Grunwaldzki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Grunwaldzki.
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!
Byrd misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Grunwaldzki breaks the clinch.
Grunwaldzki looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Grunwaldzki's body. Grunwaldzki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunwaldzki throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd walks into a straight right hand from Grunwaldzki.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunwaldzki. That did some damage!
Byrd swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Byrd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunwaldzki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grunwaldzki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grunwaldzki misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Grunwaldzki blocks the leg kick.
Grunwaldzki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Byrd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Grunwaldzki.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Byrd tries to work over Grunwaldzki's front leg with a kick but Grunwaldzki checks it.
Byrd cracks a nice hook into Grunwaldzki's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Grunwaldzki stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd checks a leg kick.
Byrd throws a jab when Grunwaldzki was well out of range.
Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick.
Byrd throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
A big right from Grunwaldzki misses.
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!
Grunwaldzki misses with a head kick.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Grunwaldzki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
Byrd slips under a jab from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grunwaldzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd defending well as Grunwaldzki loads up on a big left hand.
Grunwaldzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grunwaldzki on the side of the head.
Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki saw that one coming.
Grunwaldzki throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grunwaldzki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd is looking to wear down Grunwaldzki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunwaldzki misses the target.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrd 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.
Byrd throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Grunwaldzki lands the left hand.
Byrd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grunwaldzki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byrd counters with a leg kick.
Grunwaldzki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick.
Grunwaldzki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grunwaldzki throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd moves out of range as Grunwaldzki strikes.
Byrd lands with an uppercut that bounces Grunwaldzki off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Grunwaldzki misses.
Grunwaldzki throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Grunwaldzki throws an off balance right hand
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Grunwaldzki checks the leg kick.
Grunwaldzki missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Byrd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grunwaldzki slips under a jab from Byrd.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Byrd drives through and clinches with Grunwaldzki against the cage.
Grunwaldzki lands with a light punch inside.
Grunwaldzki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Byrd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Byrd instigates a clinch.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byrd.
Grunwaldzki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Grunwaldzki misses with a punch on the inside.
Grunwaldzki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Byrd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grunwaldzki or not.
Byrd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Grunwaldzki.
A short right from Byrd.
A bit of stalling here from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Byrd manages to break the clinch.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd pushes Grunwaldzki away with a front kick.
Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Grunwaldzki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd.
Byrd looks for the body kick but Grunwaldzki saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Grunwaldzki's knee but Grunwaldzki avoids it well.
Grunwaldzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Grunwaldzki.
I think Grunwaldzki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: CEC 524     
Date:   Jul 02, 2017
#R1#
Byrd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boyz II Men in the buildup to the fight.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
Byrd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Newcastle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. Newcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Byrd dodges the punch combination from Newcastle.
Nice body kick there by Byrd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Newcastle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newcastle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byrd counters with an inside leg kick.
Newcastle 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.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Newcastle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newcastle moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Newcastle avoids it.
Newcastle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Byrd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newcastle at a distance.
Newcastle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newcastle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Newcastle's leg. Newcastle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Byrd with a nice cross.
Newcastle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Byrd thumps Newcastle with a low kick.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Newcastle there.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Newcastle.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newcastle cracks Byrd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newcastle takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Newcastle throws a sloppy body shot
and Byrd counters with a good low kick that Newcastle was not able to check.
Newcastle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd is looking to slow Newcastle down with leg kicks.
Newcastle connects with the punch.
Byrd misses with a body shot. #TD#
Byrd gets the takedown into side control.
Byrd is looking to take a break and control but Newcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Newcastle is looking for a sweep.
Newcastle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Newcastle looking for submissions off his back.
Byrd prevents Newcastle from improving his position.
Byrd trying to control the pace.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newcastle keeps working.
Newcastle is pressing down on Byrd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byrd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newcastle is keeping the position for now.
Byrd preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newcastle is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd pulls Newcastle in to control the position.
Newcastle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd can't keep his opponent in guard - Newcastle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byrd is doing well to control the position and prevent Newcastle from advancing to side control.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Newcastle swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Newcastle ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd.
Byrd thuds a left hand into Newcastle's body.
Newcastle takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Newcastle throws a lazy head kick
and Byrd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Newcastle misses with the combination.
Newcastle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Newcastle's body. Newcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Byrd with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Newcastle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newcastle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Byrd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newcastle!
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newcastle can do to turn this around?
Byrd controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Byrd is looking to take a break and control but Newcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrd controls the position from side control.
Newcastle is trying to improve his position.
Newcastle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Byrd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newcastle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Byrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle is refusing to be controlled, as Byrd sits in half guard.
Newcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
Byrd is taking a breather. Newcastle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Byrd is trying to control. Newcastle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newcastle wants to control but Byrd passes into side.
Byrd trying to control the position but Newcastle is working away.
Byrd working away.#T3#
Newcastle tries to improve position but can't.
Byrd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Newcastle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Newcastle tries to buck Byrd off but Byrd is having none of it.
Byrd staying calm.
Newcastle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byrd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Byrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newcastle moves into full guard.
Byrd 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.
Byrd continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Byrd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Newcastle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newcastle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Newcastle throws a right hand that misses
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Byrd rather than just go for the knockout.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newcastle scores with a jab. Byrd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd swings for the body but Newcastle moves out of range.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Newcastle misses.
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd tests Newcastle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Byrd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byrd blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newcastle throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Byrd lunges at Newcastle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newcastle's hand.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newcastle's head.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Newcastle.
Byrd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Newcastle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newcastle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Byrd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newcastle throws a sloppy body shot
and Byrd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Newcastle really felt that one!
Byrd connects with a jab.
Newcastle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newcastle's sensitive parts.
Newcastle swinging wildly here.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byrd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newcastle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byrd blocks a low kick nicely.
Newcastle misses with a right hand
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Newcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Byrd.
Byrd blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newcastle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byrd lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newcastle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newcastle throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Byrd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newcastle at a distance. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byrd. Newcastle shrugs it off though.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Newcastle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byrd lands a head shot.
Newcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Newcastle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newcastle moves away.
Newcastle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrd delivers a nice body kick.
A left lands for Byrd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd staying out of range there.
Newcastle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Newcastle. #CL#
Byrd gets a clinch. #T4#
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Newcastle lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Byrd.
Byrd is looking to control Newcastle's arms but Newcastle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Byrd has his back to the cage.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd avoids the elbow strike from Newcastle, against the cage.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd prevents a body shot from Newcastle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrd, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: CEC 520     
Date:   Jun 11, 2017
#R1#
Overstreet tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byrd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Overstreet coming out on top.
Byrd feints and then cracks Overstreet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overstreet down.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet connects with a single shot there.
Overstreet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byrd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Overstreet misses with a hook.
Overstreet throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overstreet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overstreet under the eye.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overstreet misses with a straight left.
Overstreet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Overstreet. Overstreet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Overstreet tries for a takedown but Byrd circles away easily
and Byrd counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Overstreet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd cracks the inside of Overstreet's front leg.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overstreet lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Byrd!
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Byrd clinches up with Overstreet and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a short shot to the head.
Byrd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overstreet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Byrd after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd. #T2#
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overstreet.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Overstreet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrd.
Overstreet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Overstreet swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Overstreet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overstreet can't find room to land a body shot as Byrd controls the action.
Overstreet crunches a lovely knee into Byrd's ribcage.
Byrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overstreet blocking some punches.
Byrd scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overstreet obliges.
Overstreet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byrd's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Byrd. #T3#
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Overstreet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Overstreet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd scores with a nice right hand.
Overstreet is looking to score with low kicks.
Byrd scores with a shot to the body.
Overstreet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Overstreet throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overstreet.
Byrd feints and then cracks Overstreet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd tests Overstreet's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Byrd throws out a leg kick but Overstreet moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
Overstreet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Overstreet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Byrd moves out of range as Overstreet strikes.
Byrd cracks Overstreet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Overstreet throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Overstreet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overstreet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overstreet throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Byrd.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overstreet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd slips under a jab from Overstreet.
Overstreet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Overstreet ducks down to avoid it.
Overstreet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byrd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Overstreet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Byrd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Overstreet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Overstreet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd misses with a shot to the body
and Overstreet counters with a low kick, right behind Byrd 's knee.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd clobbers Overstreet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Overstreet there.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overstreet. That did some damage!
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Overstreet as he checks the leg kick.
Overstreet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrd.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Overstreet stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Overstreet throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Overstreet.#T1#
Overstreet throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
It looked like Byrd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Overstreet.
Overstreet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overstreet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Overstreet scores with a body shot.
Byrd slips a straight right by Overstreet.
Some bone on bone action there as Overstreet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Overstreet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Byrd has managed to clinch.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Overstreet tries to work over Byrd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overstreet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Overstreet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jolly Leg Byrd has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC#
Byrd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byrd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Overstreet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overstreet can do to turn this around?
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
Byrd wants to slow Overstreet down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Overstreet thuds a left hand into Byrd's body.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overstreet throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Byrd throws a push kick but Overstreet slaps the foot to one side.
Byrd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overstreet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Overstreet has time to react.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Overstreet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrd but Byrd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Byrd with a hook.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
Overstreet throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Overstreet.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd lands a right hook to the body.
Overstreet misses with a right hand
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd lands with a hook. Overstreet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Overstreet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overstreet takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4##TD2#
Overstreet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Overstreet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Byrd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Byrd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet throwing shots but Byrd is blocking nicely.
Byrd is looking to control Overstreet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Overstreet is working for a kimura here but Byrd manages to reverse the position and he's now in Overstreet's guard. #SUB2#
Overstreet throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Byrd escapes and throws Overstreet's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Overstreet off balance momentarily.
Overstreet fails with the takedown.
Overstreet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Overstreet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Overstreet misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Overstreet coming out on top.
Overstreet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Overstreet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd jabs at Overstreet's body.
Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet tries to bum rush Byrd with a series of wild strikes but Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Overstreet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byrd on the side of the head.
Overstreet tries to clinch but Byrd is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet drops his hands momentarily and Byrd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Overstreet's front leg but catches the back leg as Overstreet tries to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a looping right.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Overstreet saw it coming and moves away.
Overstreet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Overstreet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd scores with a nice body kick.
Byrd scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd punishes Overstreet's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Overstreet looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Volga Overstreet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Overstreet throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Overstreet if he has to take too many more of those.
Byrd lands the left hand.
Byrd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Overstreet swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Overstreet's leg. Overstreet is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Overstreet moves into the clinch.
Overstreet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd managing to block the knees to the body from Overstreet.
Overstreet working aggressively here.
Overstreet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byrd gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Byrd managing to block the knees to the body from Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byrd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Overstreet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byrd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overstreet trying to land knees to the body.
Byrd is pressed up against the cage. Overstreet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byrd down to the mat. Byrd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volga Overstreet.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Byrd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overstreet's head.
Byrd lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overstreet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Overstreet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overstreet's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd checks a low kick from Overstreet.
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Overstreet's head backwards.
Byrd scores with a hook.
Overstreet misses with a looping left.
Overstreet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Overstreet stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd with a hook.
Byrd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrd scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrd, 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 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... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: CEC 513     
Date:   Apr 30, 2017
#R1#
Ribber throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ribber.
Byrd lands a body shot.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribber thinking.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Byrd.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and Ribber settles back down.
Byrd moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Byrd swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribber has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ribber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but Byrd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ribber.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a good jab.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Byrd is looking to wear down Ribber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribber.#TD2#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byrd was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd seems keen to control Ribber's posture.#T2#
Byrd looking to control but Ribber passes into half guard.
Ribber is pressing down on Byrd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byrd is holding on for now.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribber is working away from the top position though.
Ribber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byrd is not content to let Ribber control the position.
Byrd wants to improve his position but Ribber is controlling well. #T3#
Ribber is trying to control the action in half guard but Byrd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Byrd is trying to maintain the position but Ribber is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribber passes into side control, despite Byrd's attempt to control the position.
Byrd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ribber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribber is nestled in close to Byrd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ribber 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.
Byrd tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Ribber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Byrd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribber is working away from the top position though.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Byrd dodges it nicely.
Ribber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Byrd is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd tried to counter with a leg kick but Ribber avoided it.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribber's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribber's calf.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber tries a low kick but Byrd avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Byrd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ribber blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Byrd cracks Ribber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribber slips under a jab from Byrd.
Ribber wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byrd throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Byrd checks a leg kick.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Ribber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Byrd is refusing to be controlled, as Ribber sits in half guard.
Byrd controlling the position for now.
Byrd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Byrd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byrd trying to control but Ribber postures up. #T3#
Ribber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Ribber drops an elbow to the side of Byrd's head.
Grin Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribber.
Byrd is trying is best to control the position here.
Ribber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd wants to control but Ribber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribber 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.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Byrd gets back to full guard.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Byrd pulls Ribber in to control the position.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber connects with a nice looking jab.
Byrd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Ribber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byrd on his heels. He'll look to pass Byrd's guard now, I'm sure.
Byrd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Byrd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byrd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Byrd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a solid left hand.
Byrd controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a solid left hand.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Ribber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byrd's guard.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Byrd is trying to keep Ribber in close.
Ribber stands up over Byrd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribber postures up.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.
Ribber being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Byrd has an active guard here but Ribber has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Byrd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Byrd is trying to control but Ribber passes into side control!
Ribber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ribber scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ribber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Byrd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber working the head with strikes.
Ribber scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ribber 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!

A very excited looking Grin Ribber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: CEC 510     
Date:   Apr 12, 2017
#R1#
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edge.
Edge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Byrd wants to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Byrd.
Edge lands a body shot.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edge lands with a kick to the ribs.
Byrd avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Edge misses the target.
Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edge's head.
Edge throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Edge throws out a leg kick but Byrd moves out of range and Edge only half commits.
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edge thows a leg kick but Byrd checks it
and Byrd counters with a good low kick that Edge was not able to check.
Byrd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Edge lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Edge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Edge misses.
Byrd misses with the body kick
and Edge counters with a head kick. That will keep Byrd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edge scores with a punch to the head.
Edge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byrd.
Edge throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Byrd.
Edge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Byrd dives in and grabs Edge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edge pushes down on Byrd's head and hops out.
Edge raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Byrd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrd on the side of the head.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edge throws out the jab. #T2#
Edge lands a lovely overhand right.
Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christian Edge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Byrd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Byrd wants to take a breather but Edge is having none of it.
Edge won't allow Byrd to pass to mount. #SUB#
Byrd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edge defends it well.
Edge trying to control but Byrd postures up. #T3##SUB#
Byrd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Byrd tries to free his leg and advance position but Edge is retaining full guard.
Byrd distracts Edge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edge keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully.
Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrd is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byrd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Edge working for a triangle but Byrd defends it easily.
Byrd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byrd wants to control from the top but Edge keeps moving.
Edge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd 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#
Edge throws a leg kick which misses Byrd's front leg but catches the back leg as Byrd tries to avoid it.
Edge misses with a low kick.
Byrd is looking to land body kicks.
Edge with a nice cross.
Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Edge walks into a left hand.
Edge throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Edge misses with a body kick.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but Edge moved away.
Edge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edge throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edge throws out a powerful jab.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Edge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Byrd needs to keep his hands up - Edge had a free shot at his head there.
Edge blocks a leg kick.
Byrd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Edge misses.
Edge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd. #CL#
Byrd has managed to clinch. #TD#
Byrd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Byrd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Byrd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Byrd has his foot on Edge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edge works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Byrd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Byrd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edge has passed into half guard! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd wants to improve his position but Edge is controlling well. #SUB#
Byrd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edge pulls his head out easily.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Byrd is working hard here to advance position.
Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edge controlling the pace. #T3#
Byrd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge. #SUB#
Byrd actively working from the bottom here.
Byrd trying to control here. #SUB#
Byrd actively working from the bottom here.
Edge trying to control the action but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Edge drops an elbow to the side of Byrd's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrd is refusing to be controlled, as Edge sits in half guard.
Byrd gets back to full guard.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Edge from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christian Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge throws the kick towards the body but Byrd avoids it.
Edge throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well.
Edge has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Edge checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrd throws a right hand that misses
and Edge counters with a nice uppercut.
Edge misses the shot to the body.
Byrd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Byrd sizes up Edge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Edge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrd.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.
Edge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byrd. That did some damage!
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edge's sensitive parts.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd digs a good body shot into Edge's ribs.
Edge throws a head kick that Byrd semi-blocks.
A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Edge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byrd lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd throws a hook to the side of Edge's head but Edge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrd's calf.
Edge lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
Edge catches Byrd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edge. Edge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Edge.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
Edge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it.
Byrd misses with a body shot
and Edge counters with a good low kick that Byrd was not able to check.
Byrd slips a jab from Edge.
Edge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Byrd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Edge misses.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edge.
Edge throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edge just manages to avoid it.
Edge connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Edge throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well.
Byrd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edge delivers a nice body kick.
Edge misses with a hook
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Edge avoids it.
Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byrd.
Edge looks to land a combination. Byrd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Edge connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edge was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Edge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Byrd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Byrd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Byrd lands a nice shot that snaps Edge's head back.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edge thuds a left hand into Byrd's body.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Edge's leg but Edge calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Edge checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edge lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd lands with a hook. Edge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range.
Edge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Edge misses with a body punch
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edge takes one on the button.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Edge.
Edge throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Good exchange - Byrd coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Edge counters with an inside leg kick.
Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Edge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd.
Edge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edge just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Edge.
I think Edge 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Edge!

Christian Edge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 508     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Vogler thuds his shin into the meat of Byrd's side.
Byrd lunges at Vogler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vogler's hand.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Vogler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vogler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vogler misses with a body shot.
Vogler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Byrd moved away.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Byrd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrd wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Vogler tenderised Byrd's leg. Byrd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Vogler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vogler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vogler wants to clinch
and Vogler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!#CL2#
Vogler pushes Byrd up against the cage in a clinch.
Vogler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Vogler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vogler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrd tries to throw a body punch but Vogler avoids it by throwing Byrd back against the cage.
Vogler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Byrd backwards.
Vogler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Vogler.
Vogler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Byrd avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Vogler blocks a body shot from Byrd. #BC#
Byrd breaks from the clinch.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vogler tries to clinch up but Byrd circles away and keeps his distance.
Byrd thows a body kick. Vogler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler scores with a jab to the body.
Vogler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Vogler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
Byrd 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.
Jab from Byrd.
Vogler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vogler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vogler tries to work over Byrd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vogler lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Vogler on the inside.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Vogler misses with some punches.
Vogler is trying to break the clinch but Byrd is controlling him.
Byrd taking a breather.
Vogler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byrd backwards. #T3#
Vogler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Byrds head.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Vogler tries to work over Byrd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Vogler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogler letting Byrd take a breather here.
Byrd digs a right hand underneath Vogler's ribcage. Vogler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vogler misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Byrd cracks Vogler with a nice body shot.
Vogler misses with the head strike.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Byrd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vogler misses with a left hand
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Byrd scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Vogler misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Vogler's front leg but catches the back leg as Vogler tries to avoid it.
Vogler looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Byrd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Byrd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vogler.
Byrd throws a hook but Vogler avoids it easily.
Vogler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Vogler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but Vogler moved away.
And Vogler tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Vogler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vogler misses with a body shot.
Vogler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byrd misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Vogler misses.
Byrd scores with a jab to the head.
Vogler walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vogler as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunter Vogler 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#
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vogler blocks a head kick by Byrd.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vogler under the eye.
Vogler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byrd checks it well.
Vogler lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vogler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Byrd to score with a decent uppercut.
Byrd throws a push kick but Vogler slaps the foot to one side.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Vogler wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well.
Vogler connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vogler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
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!
Vogler throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Vogler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd tried to counter with a leg kick but Vogler avoided it.
Byrd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vogler scores with a leg kick.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Vogler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vogler misses with a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a good, hard body kick but Vogler shrugs it off.
Vogler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byrd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Vogler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Byrd is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Byrd trying to hold on to Vogler's head to control him but Vogler postures up.
Vogler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Byrd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vogler preventing the sweep.
Vogler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogler works to advance to full mount. Byrd defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Byrd is squirming around, avoiding Vogler's attempts to control the action.
Byrd is desperately trying to improve his position but Vogler has a good base and remains in mount.
Vogler is trying to take his opponent's back.
Byrd is looking to get to half guard.
Byrd tries to lock up and control but Vogler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vogler fails to move to back control.
Byrd is trying desperately to improve position.
Vogler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byrd is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Vogler 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!
#R3#
Vogler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vogler slips under a jab.
A jab from Vogler does it's job there.
Vogler staying out of range there.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vogler connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
Vogler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Vogler.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Vogler counters with a nice body kick.
Vogler checks a leg kick.
Vogler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Vogler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vogler lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Byrd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byrd. Vogler shrugs it off though.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byrd. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Vogler connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Byrd lands with a slapping head kick.
Byrd throws out a powerful jab.
Vogler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vogler scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Byrd scores with a jab to the body.
Vogler punishes Byrd's body with a nice straight punch.
Vogler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vogler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Vogler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Vogler thumps Byrd with a low kick.
Byrd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Vogler raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Vogler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vogler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vogler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogler throws a push kick but Byrd slaps the foot to one side.
Vogler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vogler tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogler.
It looked like Byrd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vogler.
Vogler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byrd.#T3#
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Vogler finds it's target.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Vogler.
Byrd blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Byrd misses.
Byrd cracks a nice hook into Vogler's ribs.
Vogler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd scores with the left hand. Vogler knows he should have avoided that one.
Vogler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Byrd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vogler avoids it.
Vogler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vogler. Byrd shrugs it off though.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vogler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrd wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vogler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Byrd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd misses with a left hand
and Vogler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Byrd's knee momentarily.
Vogler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Byrd swings widly with a right hand
and Vogler counters with an inside leg kick.
Byrd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vogler momentarily.
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Byrd misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
Byrd throws a jab but it's blocked by Vogler.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Vogler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jolly Leg Byrd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Byrd throws a leg kick but Vogler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vogler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vogler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Byrd moved away.
Vogler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vogler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Byrd finds it's way through Vogler's defenses.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
Vogler throws an off balance right hand
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
Vogler throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Byrd.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogler tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Byrd thumps Vogler with a low kick.
Vogler lands with a cross.
Vogler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrd throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Vogler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vogler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vogler tries to clinch but Byrd moves out of range.
A big left from Byrd misses.
That kick from Vogler tenderised Byrd's leg. Byrd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Vogler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Vogler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Vogler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vogler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vogler looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Vogler takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Vogler blocks a jab.
Vogler throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Vogler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Byrd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vogler finds it's way round the side to connect with Byrd's head.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Vogler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Vogler.
Vogler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Vogler is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Vogler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Byrd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vogler tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Byrd regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vogler in particular looking to stall.
Vogler works his way into side control.
Byrd is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vogler advances to mount.
Byrd tries to hold on but Vogler postures up.#SUB2#
Vogler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Byrd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vogler tries to land a front kick but Byrd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vogler just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vogler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Byrd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd is looking to slow Vogler down with leg kicks.
Vogler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd defending well as Vogler loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Vogler misses its intended target.
Byrd scores with a shot to the body.
Vogler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vogler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab. #T1#
Byrd slips a jab from Vogler.
Vogler misses with a straight left.
Byrd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vogler.
Vogler 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.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vogler digs a good hook to Byrd's body.
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Vogler misses with a body kick.
Byrd avoids a kick to the body.
Vogler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byrd checks it well.
A cross from Byrd lands.
Vogler throws a chopping leg kick but Byrd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Vogler misses
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.#T2#
Vogler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Byrd throws a hook but Vogler blocks it.#CL#
Byrd moves into the clinch.
Byrd scores with a shot to the side of Vogler's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Byrd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Byrd.
A short right from Byrd.
Vogler pushes Byrd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Byrd prevents a body shot from Vogler.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byrd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vogler wants a takedown but no success here.
Vogler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Byrd blocks a body shot from Vogler. #BC2#
Vogler manages to break the clinch.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Vogler stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Vogler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Byrd coming out on top.
Byrd looks for the body kick but Vogler saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vogler checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Vogler tried to score with a low kick but Byrd checks it.
Vogler scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Vogler checks a leg kick.
Vogler checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vogler chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Byrd misses the jab.
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Vogler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Vogler's knee but Vogler avoids it well.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Vogler is looking to land body kicks.
Vogler takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vogler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd scores with the left hand. Vogler knows he should have avoided that one.
Vogler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vogler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vogler connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
Byrd tried to score with a low kick but Vogler checks it.
Vogler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byrd 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Vogler!

Gunter Vogler is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Gunter Vogler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.

 

Event: CEC 504     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Byrd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Byrd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byrd.
Byrd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Byrd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopkins is controlling Byrd's posture.#T1#
Byrd looking to pass the guard.
Byrd won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet.
Byrd wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Byrd stops Hopkins from standing up.
Hopkins is trying to keep Byrd in close.
Hopkins pulls Byrd in close to prevent any damage.
Byrd trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byrd in his tracks.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Byrd tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byrd throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Byrd with a hook.
Hopkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
A quick step to the side and Byrd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Hopkins lunges at Byrd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byrd's hand.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Byrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byrd throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Byrd gets a clinch.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinny Hopkins 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#
Byrd tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byrd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Byrd at a distance.
Hopkins cracks Byrd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrd tries to clinch
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Byrd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Byrd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Byrd misses with a body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Byrd misses its target.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses #TD#
and Byrd counters with a takedown into side control.
Hopkins is looking to reverse the position.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working. #SUB#
Byrd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Byrd's guard! Nice work there by Hopkins!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Byrd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Byrd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Byrd's legs - danger averted.
Hopkins stays in close to Byrd's body and controls the position.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Byrd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Hopkins backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Byrd throws a nice head kick!
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Byrd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Hopkins. #CL2#
Hopkins clinches.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd misses with some punches. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Byrd's head.
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Byrd blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Byrd controls the action.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Byrd tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Byrd back against the cage. #T2#
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but Byrd is controlling the position.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Byrd.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Byrd - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Byrd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Byrd.
Byrd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. #T3#
Byrd tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
Byrd lands with a short shot to the head.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Byrd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Byrd's leg. Byrd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Byrd.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd. #CL2#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrd lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
Byrd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jolly Leg Byrd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byrd doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byrd takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins slips a jab from Byrd.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Byrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Byrd.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Byrd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Byrd throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Byrd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Byrd's head back.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Byrd shakes it off.
Byrd lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Byrd tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Byrd dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
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!
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byrd in his tracks.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byrd throws out a powerful jab.
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Byrd throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Byrd wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range. #T3#
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Byrd scores with a body shot.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byrd wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd connects with the punch.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Byrd takes one to the side of the head.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but Byrd checks it
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins cracks Byrd with an open hand slap.
Byrd throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Byrd takes one on the button.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Byrd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Byrd's head.
Byrd throws a leg kick that misses.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byrd slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd 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 Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Hopkins 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.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
A big right from Byrd misses.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd lands with a straight right. Hopkins didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Byrd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Byrd tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Byrd throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.#T2##TD#
Byrd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Hopkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Byrd.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hopkins is looking to escape.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Byrd has control of the leg.
Byrd content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Byrd is trying to control. Hopkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hopkins is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Byrd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks. #T4#
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Hopkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byrd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byrd 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd is the new featherweight champion!
Jolly Leg Byrd decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
The defeated Vinny Hopkins had this to say: 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 500     
Date:   Feb 15, 2017
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Newcastle there.
Newcastle lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd lands with a cross. #CL#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrd blocking some punches.
Newcastle lands a nice elbow.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Newcastle tries a body shot but Byrd blocks it.
Newcastle scores with a shot to the side of Byrd's head.
Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Newcastle lands a shoulder strike.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle lands a left hand.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Newcastle.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Newcastle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newcastle scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd takes a shot to the head.
Newcastle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle throws an elbow that misses.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Byrd back against the cage.
Byrd takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Newcastle throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newcastle prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Byrd misses with some punches.
A short left from Byrd.
A short left from Byrd.
Byrd leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Newcastle swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newcastle lands a left hand.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Newcastle.
Byrd lands a nice uppercut.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Byrd as the two fighters clinch.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Newcastle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Newcastle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newcastle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd lands a right hand.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Byrd blocking some punches.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Newcastle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Newcastle. #T4#
Byrd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrd controls his hands. #BC2#
Newcastle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Newcastle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd slips a jab from Newcastle.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Newcastle tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrd lands a lovely overhand right.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newcastle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newcastle throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely.
Byrd throws a body punch but Newcastle moves out of range.
Newcastle swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Byrd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alton Newcastle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Byrd takes a swing at Newcastle's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Byrd moves into the clinch successfully.
Jolly Leg Byrd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newcastle tries a knee to the head but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Newcastle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newcastle throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Newcastle swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newcastle tries a knee to the head but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newcastle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newcastle.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle can't get the takedown.
Byrd lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Byrd breaks the clinch.
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. Newcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Byrd scores with a jab. Newcastle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newcastle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Byrd. That snapped Newcastle's head back.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Newcastle sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Newcastle misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Byrd slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newcastle moves away.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newcastle.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch but Newcastle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Byrd slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Byrd jabs Newcastle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newcastle misses the body punch
and Byrd counters with a nice leg kick.
Newcastle tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Newcastle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byrd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newcastle scrambles back to his feet.
Newcastle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Newcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newcastle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Byrd swivels and escapes.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Byrd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrd.
Newcastle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Byrd thumps Newcastle with a low kick.
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byrd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Byrd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byrd lunges at Newcastle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newcastle's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newcastle throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Newcastle.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newcastle connects with a nice looking jab.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd defending well as Newcastle loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Byrd is looking to land body kicks.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcastle misses with a lunging right hand
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Newcastle checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Newcastle coming out on top.
Byrd misses with a hook to the body
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Newcastle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a hook
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newcastle tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd scores with a nice head shot.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newcastle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. Newcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Byrd fails to pull guard.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with some punches.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Newcastle misses with the head strike.
Byrd tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Newcastle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Byrd. #T1#
Newcastle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Newcastle scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Newcastle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Byrd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Byrd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Newcastle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newcastle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newcastle jumps guard but Byrd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newcastle takes a shot to the head.
Newcastle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrd works on Newcastle's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Byrd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byrd has Newcastle pressed against the cage.
Byrd lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Newcastle.
Byrd is stalling here.
A short left from Byrd.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Byrd.
Byrd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Byrd lands a hook that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newcastle misses with some punches. #T3#
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Byrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrd looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Newcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
Byrd tries to stall but Newcastle uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Newcastle blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Byrd.
Byrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrd is trying to stall.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd gets through Newcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd just leaning against Newcastle, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd. #TD#
Byrd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle pushes down on Byrd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newcastle wants to pass to mount but Byrd is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Jolly Leg Byrd took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEC 498     
Date:   Feb 03, 2017
#R1#
Vogler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vogler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Vogler scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Vogler throws a right hand that misses
and Byrd counters with a right hand to the body.
Byrd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vogler is able to avoid easily.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd tries a low kick but Vogler avoids it.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogler.
Vogler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byrd misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
Vogler drops his hands momentarily and Byrd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Byrd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Byrd thows a leg kick but Vogler checks it
and Vogler counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Vogler as Byrd shoots in.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Byrd enables Vogler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Byrd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Byrd is looking for a triangle but Vogler pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Byrd has control of Vogler's left arm, preventing Vogler from doing any damage.
Vogler looking to sit in guard and control but Byrd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Byrd trying to control but Vogler is working from the bottom.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byrd wants to pass the guard but Vogler is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Vogler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byrd defends well.#SUB2#
Vogler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Byrd has picked Vogler up and slammed him! Vogler can't keep hold of the triangle and Byrd manages to pass to side control!
Byrd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vogler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogler is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Byrd fails to advance to Vogler's back.
Byrd wants to control the pace but Vogler is squirming around nicely.
Byrd moves to the back position. #SUB#
Vogler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byrd's arms.
Vogler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Byrd off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Byrd controlling well, preventing Vogler from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Despite being in a bad position, Vogler is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Byrd avoiding Vogler 's attempts to control his hands.
Vogler wants to escape the position.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Vogler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Gunter Vogler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd motions for Vogler to come forward. Byrd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Byrd thuds his shin into the meat of Vogler's side.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Vogler's leg but Vogler calmly moves out of range.
Vogler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vogler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vogler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
Byrd lands a right hook to the body.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vogler connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Byrd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vogler can pounce on him.
Vogler misses with an uppercut.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Vogler swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd throws a jab when Vogler was well out of range.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler throws a body kick that misses.
Vogler misses with a looping left.
Byrd moves out of range of the body kick.
Vogler moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Byrd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vogler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vogler or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd, which made it look bad.
Byrd tries to clinch there but Vogler circles away. #T2#
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Vogler pushes him off.
Vogler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Byrd checks a leg kick nicely.
Vogler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Byrd's head.
Vogler lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd throws a push kick but Vogler slaps the foot to one side.
Byrd slips a jab from Vogler.
Byrd tries to counter with a takedown but Vogler is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Byrd misses.
Vogler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byrd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byrd delivers a nice body kick.
Byrd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vogler's waist but Vogler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Byrd off to one side.
A leg kick checked by Byrd.
Byrd slips a jab from Vogler.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.#T3#
Vogler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byrd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Byrd scores with a nice head shot.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vogler throws a fast counter high kick but Byrd manages to duck under it in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vogler!
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd stuns Vogler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Byrd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vogler misses the body punch
and Byrd counters with a good low kick that Vogler was not able to check.
Byrd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vogler checks it well. #T4#
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vogler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vogler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Vogler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vogler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vogler lands with a slapping head kick.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vogler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Byrd throws a hook but Vogler blocks it.
Byrd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vogler.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Vogler avoids it.
Byrd moves out of range of the body kick from Vogler.
Vogler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrd's calf.
Byrd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vogler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Vogler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Byrd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Vogler misses with a straight right.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd lands with a hook. Vogler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vogler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Vogler misses.
Vogler looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
Byrd 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.
Byrd lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vogler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler feints a counter leg kick.
Byrd checks the leg kick.
Vogler stuns Byrd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vogler if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Vogler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrd.
Vogler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Byrd under the eye.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Byrd avoids the head kick by Vogler.
Vogler slips under a jab.
Vogler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vogler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogler.
As Vogler backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vogler is able to avoid easily.
Vogler connects with a crisp jab.
Vogler throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Vogler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byrd. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd cracks Vogler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Byrd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Vogler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Vogler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vogler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vogler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Vogler.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Vogler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vogler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Vogler scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Vogler is trying to counter with his kicks.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Vogler.
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vogler's sensitive parts.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Byrd.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Byrd misses.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Byrd avoids the body shot from Vogler.
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!
Byrd lands a front kick.
Vogler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vogler scores with a spinning back kick!
Vogler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Vogler's shoulder, as Vogler tries to avoid the shot.
Vogler throws a good cross that connects.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Vogler's leg but Vogler calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Byrd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vogler misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vogler.
Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Vogler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd.
Byrd walks into a jab.
Vogler cracks Byrd with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

A pretty intense looking Jolly Leg Byrd took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: CEC 495     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1#
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice body kick.
Ribber thuds a left hand into Byrd's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Byrd has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber misses with a head kick.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Ribber wants to clinch up but Byrd keeps it at a distance.
Byrd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byrd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribber cracks Byrd with an open hand slap.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Byrd as Ribber shoots in.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Byrd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely.
Ribber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Byrd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Byrd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Byrd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Byrd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribber defends well.
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Byrd looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Byrd pulls Ribber in close to prevent any damage.
Ribber stands up over Byrd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Byrd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Ribber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Ribber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Byrd's brow.
Ribber is working Byrd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribber trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Ribber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribber postures up.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
Ribber advances position into side control!#T4#
Byrd tries to bench press Ribber off him but Ribber keeps the position.
Ribber trying to control the action but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd is looking for a sweep.
Byrd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ribber wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribber trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Byrd lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
Byrd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byrd tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Byrd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ribber sprawls well initially but Byrd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribber manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Byrd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byrd has managed to get both his arms back between Ribber's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Ribber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Byrd escapes and throws Ribber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ribber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jolly Leg Byrd has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Byrd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Byrd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.
Ribber is trying to control Byrd's posture but Byrd avoids it.
Ribber is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Byrd has hold of Ribber's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ribber seems comfortable defending it but Byrd has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ribber is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ribber is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Byrd couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jolly Leg Byrd!
During a confident post fight interview, Jolly Leg Byrd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!     
Date:   Jan 04, 2017
#R1#
That kick from Edge tenderised Byrd's leg. Byrd is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Byrd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Edge down.
Edge throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it.
Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Edge misses.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edge scores with a head kick. Byrd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edge swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Edge's shoulder, as Edge tries to avoid the shot.
Edge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Edge looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Edge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edge misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Edge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edge walks into a jab.#T1#
Edge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Edge throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edge is looking to score with low kicks.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Edge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edge dives in for a single leg takedown but Byrd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edge takes a step back to recover.
Byrd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edge connects with a right hand. Byrd shakes it off.
Edge throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Byrd misses its target.
Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Edge.
Edge moves out of range of the strikes.
Edge lands a nice hook to Byrd's body. Byrd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edge moves away.
Byrd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edge on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Byrd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edge is trying to defend but Byrd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Byrd is looking to advance position but Edge won't allow it.
Edge has a hand on Byrd's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Byrd takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Byrd with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount.
Byrd trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Byrd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Edge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Byrd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edge is squirming around, avoiding Byrd's attempts to control the action.
Byrd prevents Edge from getting the reversal.
Byrd controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edge moves out of range of the body kick.
Edge slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and Edge settles back down.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Edge moved away.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edge.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Edge throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Byrd.
Edge tries to score with a low kick but Byrd moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Edge misses with a looping right.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrd.
Edge moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
Edge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Byrd 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.
Byrd throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Edge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byrd!
Edge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working.
Byrd struggling a bit here.
Byrd regains half guard.#T2#
Edge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Byrd is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nice strikes from Edge there.
Edge prevents Byrd from improving his position.#T3#
Edge trying to control from half guard but Byrd is working away.
Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edge lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Edge seems content to control.
Byrd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge.
Edge winds up and cracks Byrd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edge stalling away here and it's allowed Byrd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Edge working his ground and pound in the gym.
Edge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB#
Byrd is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Edge rolls with it to try and escape but Byrd cranks on the arm and Edge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jolly Leg Byrd!
Our winner, Jolly Leg Byrd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC 489 : Christmas Bash     
Date:   Dec 16, 2016
#R1#
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Byrd lands.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Marley backing away here, and Byrd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marley will feel that in the morning.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byrd misses with the body kick
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
Marley throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
Byrd throws a good cross that connects.
Marley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd tries a low kick but Marley avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marley misses the target.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Marley wants to land a leg kick but Byrd is out of range.
Marley swinging wildly here. #T1#
Byrd throws a right hand that misses
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marley defends it well.
Marley blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marley tries to land a body kick
and Byrd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byrd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marley rather than just go for the knockout.
Byrd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Byrd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.#T2#
Byrd is fighting to break Marley's control of his arms but Marley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marley trying to control the position.
Byrd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Byrd trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Marley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byrd defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Byrd.
Marley walks into a jab.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Marley stumbling back into the cage.
Marley connects with a right hand. Byrd shakes it off.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marley lands with a hook. Byrd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Marley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marley throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Byrd throws a push kick but Marley slaps the foot to one side.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marley's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd checks the leg kick.
Byrd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Marley is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Byrd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Byrd.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrd.#CL2#
Byrd clinches up against the cage.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd misses with some punches.
A short right from Marley.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Byrd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Byrd avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley misses with the head strike. #T1##TD2#
Byrd decides to pull guard.
Marley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Byrd.
Marley trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Byrd controls the pace.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully.
Byrd tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard. #T2#
Byrd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byrd wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Marley is controlling Byrd's posture.
Marley controls Byrd momentarily but Byrd frees himself. #SUB#
Marley looking for a guillotine here but Byrd defends easily.
Byrd wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Byrd throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
Good leg kick by Marley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marley pushes Byrd away with a front kick.
Marley misses with a low kick as Byrd jumps back.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Byrd blocks a leg kick.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Byrd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Marley slams his shin into Byrd's torso.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Marley misses.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd listening to his corner there, landing a nice 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!
Marley misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marley throws out a leg kick but Byrd moves out of range and Marley only half commits.
Byrd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Byrd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marley keeps Byrd at a distance using the push kick.
Byrd lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byrd works Marley's body with a nice hook.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marley connects with a looping right hand.
Marley throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Byrd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Marley.
Byrd thuds his right hand into Marley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Byrd lands a glancing blow to the side of Marley's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley misses with a right hand
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley lands the left hand.
Byrd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Byrd's front leg but catches the back leg as Byrd tries to avoid it.
Tomas Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Byrd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byrd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Marley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marley's calf.
Marley slips a jab from Byrd.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Marley throws a quick counter head kick but Byrd was just out of range.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomas Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marley.
Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marley throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Marley sees coming a mile off.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Byrd throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marley takes a step back to recover.
Marley throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Marley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd tests Marley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Marley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd blocks the body kick.
Byrd feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Byrd throws a good cross that connects.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrd.
Marley throws a right hand that misses
and Byrd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts. #T4#
Byrd has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Byrd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley is not content to let Byrd control the position.
Byrd controlling the position.
Byrd is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Byrd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

 

Event: EVO 278: Sykk vs Ridgeway     
Date:   Nov 13, 2016
#R1#
Dunas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd throws the left hand but Dunas avoids the punch easily.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dunas under the eye.
Dunas misses the shot to the body.
Dunas ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dunas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dunas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Byrd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Dunas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dunas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd sets himself, and Dunas steps forward looking for the clinch! Byrd avoids it this time.
Byrd avoids the head kick by Dunas.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Dunas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunas swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Dunas jabs at Byrd's body.
Dunas slips a jab from Byrd.
Dunas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrd on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunas scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Byrd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byrd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Dunas.
Dunas walks into a straight right hand from Byrd.
Byrd moves out of range as Dunas strikes.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunas.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Dunas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Byrd misses.
Dunas checks a leg kick.
Byrd takes one on the button.
Crunch! Dunas slams his shin into Byrd's torso.
Dunas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunas.
Dunas wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
Dunas lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Dunas misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Dunas.
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Byrd.
Byrd looks for the body kick but Dunas saw that one coming.
Dunas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
A big left from Dunas misses.
Dunas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Byrd blocks the leg kick.
Byrd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dunas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunas moves away.
A leg kick checked by Dunas.
Byrd keeps Dunas at a distance using the push kick.
Dunas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dunas misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.#T3#
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunas jabs Byrd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunas. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd takes a swing at Dunas's ribcage but misses.
Dunas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunas. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd scores with a jab. Dunas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dunas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunas lands the left hand.
Byrd tries to work over Dunas's front leg with a kick but Dunas checks it.
Byrd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Byrd feints and then cracks Dunas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunas down.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byrd. Dunas shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Byrd. #T4#
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunas lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd walks into a stiff left hand from Dunas.
Dunas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Dunas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunas.
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Byrd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dunas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunas throws a lazy uppercut
and Byrd counters with a straight right hand.
Dunas misses the shot to the body.
Byrd is looking to chop away at Dunas's legs.
Nice body kick there by Byrd.
A lazy body kick from Byrd #CL2#
and Dunas moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Byrd gets through Dunas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrd misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Dunas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd slips a jab from Dunas.
Dunas takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dunas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Byrd's head backwards.
Good work by Dunas as he checks the leg kick.
Andrei Dunas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd is looking to land body kicks.
Dunas misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dunas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Dunas misses with a body punch
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunas connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Dunas throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Dunas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Byrd thuds his shin into the meat of Dunas's side.
Dunas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd lands with a right hand.
Dunas slips under a jab from Byrd.
Dunas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunas walks into a left hand.
Dunas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byrd.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunas lands a high kick!
Byrd throws a body punch but Dunas moves out of range.
Dunas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Byrd rather than just go for the knockout.
Dunas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Byrd checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dunas misses with a hook.#T2#
Dunas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dunas misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunas misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Dunas slams his shin into Byrd's torso.
A shot to the liver by Dunas. Beautiful body shot.
Dunas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Dunas lunges at Byrd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byrd's hand.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Byrd takes a swing at Dunas's ribcage but misses.
Dunas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big right from Byrd misses.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunas scores with a push kick.
A big right from Byrd misses.
Dunas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunas.
Byrd throws a jab when Dunas was well out of range.
Byrd connects with a right hand. Dunas shakes it off.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Dunas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunas.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd throws a hook but Dunas avoids it easily.
Byrd cracks the inside of Dunas's front leg.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dunas is looking to clinch.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Dunas moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Dunas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunas.
Dunas misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunas.
Dunas is looking to slow Byrd down with leg kicks.
Dunas scores with a head kick. Byrd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dunas dodges the punch combination from Byrd.
Dunas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Dunas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Byrd.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd throws the left hand but Dunas avoids the punch easily.
Dunas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dunas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dunas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dunas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byrd thuds his right hand into Dunas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd tries to work over Dunas's front leg with a kick but Dunas checks it.
Dunas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Dunas.
Dunas takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Dunas moves away and avoids it.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunas 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.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Dunas's shoulder, as Dunas tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunas throws the kick towards the body but Byrd avoids it.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byrd scores with a jab. Dunas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Dunas misses with a body kick.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
A big left from Byrd misses.
Dunas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byrd has time to react.
Dunas throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Dunas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunas connects with a crisp jab.
Dunas moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunas moves out of range as Byrd throws a body kick.
Dunas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Dunas throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Dunas off balance momentarily.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Dunas. #T2#
Dunas takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd throws a hook to the side of Dunas's head but Dunas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Dunas throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunas throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd is looking to slow Dunas down with leg kicks.
Dunas scores with a body shot.
Byrd checks a low kick from Dunas.
Byrd throws a leg kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Dunas throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Dunas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunas's sensitive parts. #T3#
A jab from Byrd finds it's way through Dunas's defenses.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Dunas avoids it.
Byrd lands a head shot.
Byrd throws a right hand that misses
and Dunas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunas misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd throws a sloppy head kick and Dunas moves out of range easily.
Dunas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunas checks a leg kick.
Dunas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd loads up on a big right hand but Dunas slips the punch.
Dunas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Byrd's hands.#T4#
A head kick misses from Dunas.
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Dunas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byrd. That did some damage!
Byrd throws a hook but Dunas blocks it.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dunas avoids a kick to the body.
Dunas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Dunas scores with a jab to the body.
Dunas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Byrd's head.
Dunas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd slips a jab from Dunas.
Dunas jabs Byrd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byrd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Dunas.
I think Dunas 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrei Dunas!

During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Dunas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 271: Kakoullis vs Seia 2     
Date:   Oct 06, 2016
#R1#
Byrd misses with a double jab.
Kenway cracks a nice hook into Byrd's ribs.
Kenway tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway slips under a jab from Byrd.
Kenway wants to clinch.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byrd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kenway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Byrd scrambles back to his feet.
Kenway throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Byrd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenway throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Byrd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kenway.#T1#
Kenway scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Jab by Kenway.
Kenway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Byrd is able to avoid easily.
Kenway walks into a jab.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Byrd's legs.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Kenway throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
Byrd throws a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Kenway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd works Kenway's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Byrd. That snapped Kenway's head back.
Kenway swinging wildly here.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Byrd slips a jab from Kenway.
Kenway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byrd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Byrd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byrd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenway moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Byrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Kenway stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenway.
It appears Byrd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
Kenway wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Byrd checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Kenway misses with a leg kick.
Byrd misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Byrd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway swinging wildly here.
Byrd scores with the left hand. Kenway knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Kenway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Byrd's head.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Byrd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byrd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kenway counters with a left to the body.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Kenway takes one to the side of the head.
Byrd misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kenway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd lands an overhand right.
Kenway tries to clinch but Byrd is having none of it.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Byrds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Byrd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd throws a big counter combination but Kenway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway scores with a hook.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
Kenway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Byrd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kenway checks a leg kick.
Kenway misses with a few strikes there.
Kenway misses with a right hand #TD#
so Byrd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byrd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenway is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenway managing to control the position.
Kenway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Byrd controls the pace.
Kenway keeping full guard, as Byrd tries to pass. #T3#
Kenway looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenway, not yet.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Kenway feints a counter leg kick.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenway just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byrd lands with an overhand left.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd 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.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Byrd.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenway moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kenway misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway tries a quick counter leg kick but Byrd is wise to it.
Byrd lands with a cross.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Kenway misses with a series of wild punches.
Byrd throws a leg kick that misses.
Byrd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrd walks into a jab.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway tries to counter with a clinch but Byrd shakes him off and moves away.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Byrd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Byrd feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down. #CL2#
Kenway darts in and clinches Byrd up against the cage.#T1#
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Byrd.
Kenway tries to work over Byrd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Byrd breaks the clinch.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Byrd.
Byrd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenway's head backwards.
Byrd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenway on the side of the head.
Kenway throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Kenway throws a good cross that connects.
Kenway lands with an uppercut that bounces Byrd off the cage and back into range.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
Byrd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
Byrd scores with a push kick.
Kenway lands a head shot.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Kenway sizes up Byrd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Byrd thows a body kick. Kenway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Byrd throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
It appears Byrd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenway misses the jab.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Byrd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenway lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Kenway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byrd circles away quickly and effectively.
Byrd swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway throws a sloppy body shot
and Byrd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kenway 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.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Kenway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenway throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
Byrd cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrd. #T4#
Kenway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Byrd.
Kenway throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Byrd digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
Byrd tried to score with a low kick but Kenway checks it.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Byrd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Byrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Kenway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrd scores with a nice head shot.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

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 Jolly Leg Byrd.
Well Byrd 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

 

Event: EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1##TD2#
NKone gets a double leg takedown into Byrd's guard.
NKone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
NKone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrd's head.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd wants to hit a switch here but NKone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byrd there!
Byrd wants to control but NKone is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Byrd working to try and regain half guard.
NKone landing strikes from the mount and Byrd is in trouble! #T1#
NKone landing shots from mount.
NKone lands a nice shot to the head.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
NKone landing strikes from the mount and Byrd is in trouble!
NKone looking to control but Byrd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
NKone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Byrd's face.
NKone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
NKone controlling his opponent.
NKone dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
NKone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Byrd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
NKone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byrd tries to reverse the position but NKone maintains control.
NKone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
NKone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byrd is desperately trying to improve his position but NKone has a good base and remains in mount.
NKone with shots to the head and body - Byrd looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Byrd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
Byrd tries to hold on but NKone postures up.
Byrd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byrd wants to control but NKone is having none of it.
Byrd tries to reverse the position but NKone maintains control.
NKone avoids the attempt from Byrd to control.
Byrd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
NKone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
NKone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Byrd to regain full guard.
Byrd trying to control the position.
NKone wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
NKone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NKone wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that round.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Byrd tries for a takedown but NKone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
It seemed like NKone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow NKone down.
NKone lands an overhand right.
Byrd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
NKone misses the jab.
Byrd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd digs a good hook to NKone's body.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone lands a head shot.#TD2#
Byrd gets caught napping as NKone dives in and scores a takedown. Byrd manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Byrd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. NKone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Byrd is working hard here to advance position.
NKone is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrd has wrist control.#SUB2#
NKone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byrd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of NKone, into his guard. #REVR#
NKone is trying to keep Byrd in close.
Byrd advances position into side control!
NKone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Byrd is doing well to control the position and prevent NKone from advancing to side control.
NKone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
NKone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byrd's head.
Byrd is looking to control NKone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
Byrd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
NKone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Byrd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from NKone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ole NKone!
During a confident post fight interview, Ole NKone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker     
Date:   Sep 14, 2016
#R1#
Lundin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd swings for the body but Lundin moves out of range.
Lundin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Byrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byrd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byrd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lundin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byrd misses with a hook. Lundin ducked under it nicely.
Lundin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lundin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lundin takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Lundin.
We've been hearing reports that Byrd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Byrd delivers a nice body kick.
A combination from Lundin does no damage.
A lazy left from Byrd finds it's target.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Lundin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundin wants to land a leg kick but Byrd is out of range. #TD#
Byrd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lundin's half guard.#SUB#
Byrd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lundin is just riding it out for now. Byrd eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Byrd is looking for a kimura here.
Byrd wants to control but Lundin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lundin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lundin is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Byrd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lundin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byrd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Byrd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Byrd is pressing down on Lundin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lundin is holding on for now.
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Lundin is working away. #T3#
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lundin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Byrd passes into side control, despite Lundin's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Byrd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Byrd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lundin is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Byrd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lundin is trying to improve his position.
Lundin prevents Byrd from improving position.
Lundin is looking to regain half guard here but Byrd keeps moving and retains side control.
Lundin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundin tries to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lundin misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lundin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byrd or perhaps it was just good defense by Lundin, which made it look bad.
Byrd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lundin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lundin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
Byrd misses the body punch
and Lundin counters with a good, hard body kick but Byrd shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundin is just out of range.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundin can do to turn this around?
Lundin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lundin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Lundin tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd fakes the leg kick and cracks Lundin in the body.
Byrd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Lundin.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd feinted with a counter takedown.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
And Lundin responds with a good body kick, but Byrd manages to step out the way in time.
Lundin is looking to land body kicks.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Byrd here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lundin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lundin tried to score with a low kick but Byrd checks it.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Lundin manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrd - that will leave a mark!
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundin. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Lundin is out of range. #T2#
Byrd defending well as Lundin loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Lundin misses.
A low kick from Lundin is predictable there
and Lundin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lundin blocks the body kick.
Lundin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lundin's corner calls for a 1-2. Lundin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cody Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Lundin.
Lundin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lundin scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
Byrd gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Lundin is working away. #SUB#
Byrd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lundin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byrd. #SUB#
Lundin is defending against the submission attempts here by Byrd. #SUB#
Byrd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lundin sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd trying to mount his opponent but Lundin defends it.
Byrd trying to control the action but Lundin is working from the bottom.
Lundin trying to hold on to Byrd's head to control him but Byrd postures up.
Byrd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lundin wants to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.#SUB#
Byrd moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lundin has worked his arm free - good work by Lundin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Byrd stuns Lundin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lundin.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Byrd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Lundin looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Lundin lands a jab.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lundin if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrd has a takedown stuffed.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses
and Lundin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Lundin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lundin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lundin throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a good low kick that Lundin was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lundin lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Lundin tries to clinch but Byrd is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lundin.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lundin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrd swings for the body but Lundin moves out of range.
Lundin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Byrd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrd.
Nice shot lands for Byrd.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byrd. That one must have hurt.
Good shot there by Byrd.#TD#
Byrd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lundin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Lundin looking for a guillotine here but Byrd defends easily.
Lundin controls Byrd momentarily but Byrd frees himself.
Byrd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lundin's guard.
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lundin is looking to control Byrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundin avoid being mounted?
Byrd wants to pass to mount but Lundin is defending the position.
Lundin wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Byrd is working for a submission of some sort.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lundin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lundin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byrd is working away from the top position though.
Lundin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundin wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy.
Byrd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lundin is looking to control Byrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundin avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundin manages to avoid it.
Byrd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lundin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lundin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrd. Byrd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundin.
Lundin slips under a jab from Byrd.
Lundin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Byrd blocks the leg kick.
Byrd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byrd punishes Lundin's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Lundin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lundin tries to score with a low kick but Byrd moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Byrd.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Lundin moved out of range nicely.
Lundin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lundin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lundin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Byrd jabs at Lundin's body.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a nice body punch.
Cody Lundin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lundin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Lundin misses.
Byrd cracks the inside of Lundin's front leg.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Lundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundin missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lundin tries to work over Byrd's front leg with a kick but Byrd checks it. #T2#
Lundin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lundin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lundin.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Lundin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundin moves away.
Byrd 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lundin.
Byrd takes a swing at Lundin's ribcage but misses.
Lundin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Byrd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lundin at a distance.
Lundin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Lundin saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd shoots in for a double leg but Lundin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lundin misses with the combination.
Lundin doesn't manage to clinch there - Byrd circles away.
Lundin throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
Byrd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lundin misses with a leg kick.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but Lundin blocks it.
Byrd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byrd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Byrd catches Lundin right on the button with a cross.
Lundin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Lundin is looking to land body kicks.
Lundin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Nice uppercut lands for Byrd. That snapped Lundin's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd stuns Lundin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrd lands a jab.
Lundin misses the jab.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lundin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byrd jabs Lundin right on the nose. Lundin blinks but takes it well.
Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lundin throws a right hand that Byrd ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrd also avoids with ease.
Lundin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Byrd takes a step back to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd 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 Lundin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lundin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
#R5#
Lundin throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Lundin lands a head kick!
Byrd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundin throws a head kick that misses
and Byrd counters with a leg kick.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd moves out of range as Lundin throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Byrd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Byrd as he connects with a hook.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Lundin's leg but Lundin calmly moves out of range.
Lundin tries to work over Byrd's front leg with a kick but Byrd checks it.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Lundin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lundin tries to avoid it.
Lundin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Byrd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lundin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lundin throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Lundin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd stalks Lundin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lundin's face. Lundin staggers backwards, shaken.
Lundin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Cody Lundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Lundin.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd lands a glancing blow to the side of Lundin's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Lundin. That snapped Byrd's head back.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lundin under the eye.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lundin.
A combination from Lundin does no damage.
Byrd scores with a jab.
Lundin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd lands a jab to the head.
Byrd lands with a nice body kick.
Lundin needs to keep his hands up - Byrd had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Lundin misses.
Lundin avoids the head kick by Byrd.
Byrd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Byrd thumps Lundin with a low kick.
Byrd connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lundin.
Lundin misses with a kick to the body
and Byrd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Byrd.
It appears Byrd was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Byrd slips under a jab from Lundin.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Byrd, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
A shot to the body from Byrd misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lundin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lundin throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Lundin blocks the body kick. #TD#
Byrd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundin keeps working.
Byrd controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

 

Event: EVO 266: Tsoi vs Cortes 2     
Date:   Sep 08, 2016
#R1#
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Byrd is wise to it.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Byrd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Ridgeway scores with a head kick.
Byrd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Byrd wants to slow Ridgeway down by chopping away at his legs.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Byrd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice body kick.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back to recover.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Byrd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Byrd tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Nice shot by Byrd.
Byrd swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
Byrd throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Byrd misses with a hook
and Ridgeway counters with a thumping low kick.
Ridgeway steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byrd. That one must have hurt.
Ridgeway tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Byrd avoids it.
Byrd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Byrd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Byrd slams his shin into Ridgeway's torso.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Byrd is looking to wear down Ridgeway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Byrd cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Byrd scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd tries a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right. #TD#
Byrd dives in and scores a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.
Byrd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway keeping full guard, as Byrd tries to pass. #T4#
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd looking to pass the guard.
Byrd is fighting to break Ridgeway's control of his arms but Ridgeway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Byrd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgeway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ridgeway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ridgeway can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Byrd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Byrd here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byrd stuns Ridgeway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Ridgeway backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byrd tries a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Ridgeway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Byrd lands with a straight right. Ridgeway didn't see that one coming.
Ridgeway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byrd. #T1#
Byrd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway tries to move into range but Byrd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Byrd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway blocks the body kick.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Byrd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Byrd takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Byrd thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.
Byrd jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Byrd moved away.
Ridgeway lands with a hook. Byrd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd scores with a push kick.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd lands with a cross.
Ridgeway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Byrd down.
Byrd scores with a punch to the head.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Byrd with a body shot.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Byrd connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd blocks the body kick. #T4#
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Ridgeway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but Ridgeway blocks it.
Byrd misses with a body punch
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byrd takes one to the chin there.
Byrd connects with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Byrd slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ridgeway's head backwards.
Ridgeway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd ducks right into an uppercut from Ridgeway.
Decent striking displayed by Byrd there.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Byrd lands.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Byrd jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byrd throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Byrd down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ridgeway. Byrd shrugs it off though.
Byrd throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Byrd's legs.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway 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.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd connects with the punch.
Byrd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Ridgeway moves his leg out of the way.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Byrd lands with a straight right. Ridgeway didn't see that one coming.
Ridgeway works over Byrd's head and body with a nice combination.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Byrd slips a jab from Ridgeway.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Byrd blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridgeway can do to turn this around?
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Byrd finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ridgeway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Byrd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway connects with the punch.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Byrd.
Ridgeway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

 

Event: SP ICON: Calm before the Storm     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1##TD#
McTavish tries to sprawl but Byrd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Byrd is keen to just control but McTavish is a slippery customer.
McTavish tries to kick Byrd off but Byrd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Byrd.
Byrd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Byrd is working for a kimura but McTavish is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd is trying to control. McTavish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Byrd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Byrd in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Byrd wants to work for an arm triangle but McTavish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McTavish is trying to stand up here but Byrd is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Byrd is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
McTavish kicks off Byrd and gets to his feet. #T2#
A jab from McTavish misses.
McTavish 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.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
McTavish throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTavish's sensitive parts. #TD#
Byrd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Byrd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McTavish rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Byrd's guard! Nice work there by McTavish! #SUB#
Byrd is looking for a triangle but McTavish pushes his legs off easily.
McTavish wants to stand but Byrd is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SU2#
McTavish gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and McTavish counters with a stiff right hand.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. McTavish moves away and avoids it.
McTavish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like McTavish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTavish.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byrd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McTavish avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like McTavish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Byrd looks for the body kick but McTavish saw that one coming.
McTavish takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
McTavish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Byrd is defended easily by McTavish.
Byrd has been working on his balance at Beast Cartel, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McTavish.
A jab lands there for Byrd.#TD#
Byrd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Byrd lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
McTavish keeping full guard, as Byrd tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd jabs McTavish right on the nose. McTavish blinks but takes it well.
Byrd connects with a right hand. McTavish shakes it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Byrd!
McTavish 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.#TD#
Byrd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Byrd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jolly Leg Byrd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byrd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McTavish is trying to escape the position but Byrd is controlling the position.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet.
McTavish stops Byrd from passing to mount. #T1#
Byrd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Byrd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McTavish has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Byrd but great work by McTavish.#SU2#
McTavish decides to stand up, so the ref orders Byrd to his feet.
McTavish defending well as Byrd loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McTavish throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd pushes McTavish away with a front kick.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Byrd loads up on a big right hand but McTavish slips the punch.
Byrd thuds his shin into the meat of McTavish's side.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends McTavish stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd fakes the leg kick and cracks McTavish in the body. #TD#
McTavish gets caught napping as Byrd dives in and scores a takedown. McTavish manages to retain guard.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavish can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
McTavish pushes Byrd off and scrambles back to his feet.
McTavish moves out of range of the leg kick from Byrd.
As Byrd backs off McTavish throws a huge counter combo but Byrd manages to avoid it all.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McTavish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTavish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Byrd throws a body punch but McTavish moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McTavish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd closes the distance but McTavish moves to the side
and McTavish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byrd throws a leg kick but McTavish sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws a hook but McTavish avoids it easily.
McTavish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
McTavish blocks the body kick.
McTavish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd throws a body kick that misses.
McTavish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McTavish misses with a looping right.#T4#
Byrd lands a jab to the nose.
McTavish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byrd.
McTavish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from McTavish misses.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd keeps McTavish at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd cracks McTavish with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd shoots in and drives through. McTavish sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Leg Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Byrd lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
McTavish misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd looks to throw a body kick
enabling McTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd with a poor takedown
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
McTavish misses with a hook.
Byrd darts in looking for a takedown but McTavish gets double underhooks and turns Byrd into the cage.
McTavish is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd misses with a left hand
and McTavish counters with a straight right hand.
Byrd misses with a hook
and McTavish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd wants to clinch but McTavish slips to the side
and McTavish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTavish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrd throws a leg kick
and McTavish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Byrd.
Byrd misses with a left hand
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byrd throws a hook but McTavish blocks it.
McTavish has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byrd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTavish momentarily.
Byrd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTavish.
A slapping leg kick lands for Byrd.
Donald McTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavish moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavish.
McTavish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byrd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Byrd misses with a jab to the body
enabling McTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd has his takedown stuffed
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Leg Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd lands the left hand.
McTavish 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.
A solid body kick from Byrd.
McTavish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McTavish wants it to stay on the feet.
Donald McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Byrd shoots and misses
and McTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrd slips under a jab from McTavish.
Nice body kick there by Byrd.
Byrd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Byrd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McTavish swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrd.
McTavish is looking for the big counter here.
McTavish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
It seemed like McTavish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
McTavish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd misses with a right hand
and McTavish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
McTavish wants to break free but Byrd has control.
McTavish wants to get back to striking at distance but Byrd won't allow it.
McTavish misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTavish working hard to break the clinch.
Byrd prevents McTavish from breaking the clinch.
McTavish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Byrd keeps control of McTavish as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Byrd prevents McTavish from breaking the clinch.

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 Jolly Leg Byrd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrd, 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

 

Event: SP-ICON:Corozzo V.S. Harris     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Cronos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Byrd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cronos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byrd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cronos.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working.
Cronos is stalling here. Byrd is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cronos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Byrd has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working. #SUB#
Byrd tries for a kimura but Cronos is defending well. #T1#
Cronos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byrd wants to free his trapped foot but Cronos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cronos has his hands clasped together around Byrd's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Byrd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cronos is trying to get back to full guard.
Cronos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but Cronos defending well.
Cronos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byrd passes Cronos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cronos wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but Cronos defending well.
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Cronos is working away.
Byrd passes to full mount! #T3#
Cronos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cronos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Byrd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cronos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cronos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cronos looking to sit in guard and control but Byrd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Byrd stopping the sweep attempt from Cronos.#SUB2#
Cronos working for a triangle but Byrd defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Byrd drops back looking for a leg! Cronos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cronos manages to kick Byrd off! Byrd jumps back into Cronos's guard.
Byrd postures up.
Byrd trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronos trying to control the position.
Cronos is looking to sweep but instead, Byrd has passed into half guard.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cronos misses with the combination.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Byrd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cronos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cronos on the side of the head.
Byrd looks to land a right hand but Cronos moved out of range.
Cronos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice jab there from Cronos.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cronos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Byrd misses with a hook
and Cronos counters with a straight right hand.
Cronos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos dives in and grabs Byrd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byrd pushes down on Cronos's head and hops out.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Cronos counter with a right hand. #T1#
Cronos checks a low kick from Byrd.
Cronos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos scores with a leg kick.
Cronos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cronos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Byrd rushes Cronos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cronos manages to break the clinch.
Cronos walks into a stiff left hand from Byrd.
Cronos throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd feints and then cracks Cronos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cronos down.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Cronos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Byrd scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd lands a jab.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Cronos throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Cronos misses its intended target.
Byrd throws a counter high kick but Cronos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Cronos finds it's target.
Cronos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Cronos ducks down to avoid it.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Cronos's knee but Cronos avoids it well.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cronos.#T3#
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd misses with the combination.
Cronos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cronos misses with a takedown attempt - Byrd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Byrd throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cronos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cronos.
Cronos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Byrd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Cronos slips under a jab from Byrd.#T4#
Byrd scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cronos feints the counter takedown.
Cronos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd.
Cronos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cronos is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Byrd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Cronos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cronos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cronos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
A low kick from Byrd misses
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Byrd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cronos drops his hands momentarily and Byrd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd 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 Cronos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cronos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cronos tries for a takedown but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Cronos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Cronos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Byrd enables Cronos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Byrd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Byrd has his foot on Cronos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cronos works his way back into a safe position though.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cronos can do to turn this around?
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Cronos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cronos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cronos is fighting to break Byrd's control of his arms but Byrd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cronos has gone for a leg lock! Byrd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cronos's guard.#REVR#
Byrd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cronos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byrd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cronos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Byrd controlling from the top position.
Byrd forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Byrd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Byrd wants to advance to full mount but Cronos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Byrd forces his way into half guard.
Byrd controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronos is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

The defeated Jose Cronos had this to say: 'Sorry everyone, the better man won tonight. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: USFC 120     
Date:   May 29, 2016
#R1#
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd clobbers Blye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Byrd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Byrd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Byrd trying to control the position but Blye is working away. #SUB#
Byrd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Byrd gets to mount! Blye was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byrd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blye is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Byrd unloads with some shots from mount but Blye bucks and avoids them well.
Byrd is trying to take his opponent's back.
Byrd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Blye wants to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd fails to advance to Blye's back.
Blye is squirming around, avoiding Byrd's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byrd looking to control but Blye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byrd prevents Blye from getting the reversal.
Blye is still trying to improve position.
Byrd looking to control but Blye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byrd looking to control but Blye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blye is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Blye reaches up and holds on to Byrd to control the position.
Byrd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blye wants to control but Byrd is having none of it.#SUB#
Byrd looking for a guillotine from mount but Blye is having none of it.
Byrd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blye is looking to escape.
Blye slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byrd wants to take a breather but Blye is having none of it.
Blye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Blye keeps trying to improve his position.
Byrd is pressing down on Blye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blye is holding on for now.
Blye wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byrd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blye is in trouble now - Byrd has advanced to mount!
Blye is squirming around, avoiding Byrd's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blye has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blye.
Blye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd misses with a leg kick
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd 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.
Blye throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blye scores with a body shot.
Blye misses with a straight left.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye moves away from the strike by Byrd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blye! But no joy.
Byrd throws a nice looking combination but Blye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Byrd stuns Blye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Blye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Blye misses with an uppercut
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blye missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blye's sensitive parts.
Byrd misses with a leg kick
and Blye counters with a stiff right hand.
Blye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Blye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Blye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blye checks a leg kick.
Byrd backing away here, and Blye unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Byrd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blye misses with a looping right.
Blye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Blye backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blye throws a leg kick which misses Byrd's front leg but catches the back leg as Byrd tries to avoid it.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Byrd to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Byrd drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blye pulls Byrd in close to prevent any damage.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Blye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blye trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Byrd manages to pass to mount!
Byrd fails to take his opponent's back.
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount.
Blye has given up his back.
Jolly Leg Byrd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Byrd looking for the RNC. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Blye's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Byrd doesn't have the hooks in and Blye manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byrd is on top in guard. #REVR#
Byrd trying to control but Blye is working from the bottom.
Blye looking to control.
Blye wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blye was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slapping body kick lands there for Byrd.
Blye fakes the leg kick and cracks Byrd in the body.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Byrd throws a head kick but Blye moves out of range.
Byrd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Blye misses.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blye was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Blye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye throws a body kick that misses.
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Byrd scores with a jab to the head.
Blye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Byrd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blye doesn't seem bothered though.
Blye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd is looking to wear down Blye with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blye counters with an outside leg kick.
Byrd cracks Blye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Byrd misses with a right hand
and Blye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blye darts in looking for a takedown but Byrd gets double underhooks and turns Blye into the cage.
Blye darts in looking for a takedown but Byrd gets double underhooks and turns Blye into the cage.
Blye checks a leg kick nicely.
Blye throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blye misses with a straight right.
Byrd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Byrd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd throws a low kick but Blye avoids it.
Blye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Blye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blye swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Byrd.
Byrd lands with an uppercut that bounces Blye off the cage and back into range.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd throws the left hand but Blye avoids the punch easily.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Byrd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blye is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blye drops his hands momentarily and Byrd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blye can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Byrd.
Byrd punishes Blye's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Byrd momentarily.
Byrd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Blye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blye throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Blye closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Byrd did well to prevent Blye getting side control.
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!
Blye wants to take a breather but Byrd is having none of it.
Blye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Byrd defending well though.
Byrd is trying to maintain the position but Blye is very close to passing his half guard.
Byrd has hold of Blye's hands but Blye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Byrd keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lucas Blye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blye lands with a punch from half guard.
Byrd trying to control but Blye postures up.
Byrd tries to get to full guard but Blye has control of the leg.
Byrd is looking to control Blye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
Blye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

 

Event: USFC 113     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn connects with a knee to the head.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrd avoids it.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Byrd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Byrd blocks a body shot from McVaughn. #T1#
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Byrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrd is looking to slow McVaughn down with leg kicks.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
Byrd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the body.
Byrd walks into a stiff left hand from McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that McVaughn sees coming a mile off.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd lands with a shot 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!
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn scores with a hook.#CL2#
McVaughn rushes Byrd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands. #T2#
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Byrd breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
McVaughn throws a head kick that half lands.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVaughn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVaughn tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVaughn tries to land a front kick but Byrd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byrd throws out a leg kick but McVaughn moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Byrd misses.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
McVaughn gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd lands a jab.#T3#
McVaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVaughn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McVaughn slips a straight right by Byrd.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Byrd checks a low kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with an uppercut that bounces Byrd off the cage and back into range.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVaughn lands a body shot. #T4#
Byrd stuns McVaughn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byrd checks it well.
Byrd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVaughn, right into the meat.
A head kick by McVaughn misses
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from McVaughn is predictable there
and Byrd counters with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrd - that will leave a mark!
McVaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn needs to keep his hands up - Byrd had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd connects with a high kick.
McVaughn swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd lets loose with a powerful body kick. McVaughn will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory McVaughn 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#
Byrd thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn throws a shot to the body.
Byrd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
Byrd checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Byrd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McVaughn - the referee stops the clock and Byrd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McVaughn. Byrd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
McVaughn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Byrd.
Byrd cracks a nice hook into McVaughn's ribs.
Byrd checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but McVaughn just manages to avoid it.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Byrd.
McVaughn moves out of range as Byrd throws a body kick.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn throws a low kick but Byrd moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn throws a head kick that Byrd semi-blocks.
McVaughn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
McVaughn moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McVaughn checks a leg kick nicely.
McVaughn swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but McVaughn blocks it.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
McVaughn takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
McVaughn misses with a jab to the body
and Byrd counters with a slapping leg kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
McVaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVaughn misses with a head kick.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVaughn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a nice body kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVaughn thinking.
McVaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
McVaughn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVaughn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVaughn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byrd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McVaughn scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn motions for Byrd to come forward. McVaughn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVaughn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Byrd throws a sloppy head kick and McVaughn moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Byrd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd throws a low kick but it's checked well by McVaughn.
McVaughn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McVaughn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but McVaughn manages to avoid it.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
McVaughn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Byrd counters with a body kick.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses McVaughn's sensitive parts.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McVaughn tries to clinch
and Byrd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McVaughn really felt that one!
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses.
McVaughn tries to counter with a clinch but Byrd shakes him off and moves away.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McVaughn's calf.
A big right from Byrd misses.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Byrd pushes him off.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byrd throws a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McVaughn. That did some damage!
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Byrd thuds his shin into the meat of McVaughn's side.
McVaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd moves out of range as McVaughn throws a body kick.
McVaughn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Byrd counters with a thumping low kick.
McVaughn blocks a jab.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd connects with a jab.#T4#
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Byrd avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McVaughn checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrd tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Byrd pushes McVaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Byrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVaughn uses from the top position. #SUB#
Byrd is looking for a triangle but McVaughn pushes his legs off easily.
McVaughn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Byrd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
McVaughn checks a low kick from Byrd.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
McVaughn misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Byrd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVaughn.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throws a right and a left that McVaughn avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVaughn.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McVaughn. That did some damage!#T1#
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
McVaughn misses with a low kick as Byrd jumps back.
Byrd slips a jab from McVaughn.
Byrd dips to his left and cracks McVaughn with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as McVaughn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Byrd checks it.
McVaughn scores with a nice strike.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
McVaughn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
McVaughn connects with a high kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
McVaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. McVaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McVaughn misses with a jab to the body
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVaughn thinking.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
Byrd throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn 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.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McVaughn takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but McVaughn moved away.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McVaughn's calf.
McVaughn is looking to clinch but Byrd is avoiding it.
As McVaughn backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McVaughn moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Byrd pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.
A thudding body kick lands there by McVaughn!
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
McVaughn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Byrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
Byrd blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McVaughn punishes Byrd's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd tries a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.#T4#
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Byrd.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McVaughn 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.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVaughn 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 Byrd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byrd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
McVaughn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McVaughn lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
That kick from Byrd tenderised McVaughn's leg. McVaughn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd 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.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory McVaughn.
I think McVaughn 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregory McVaughn!

Gregory McVaughn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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