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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabricio Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne fails to land with a series of punches.
Byrne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrne stuffs the takedown.
Byrne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eduardo is fending him off so far but Byrne persists. Nope, Eduardo circles away and we're back to standing.
Byrne drives through and clinches with Eduardo against the cage.
Eduardo fails to pull guard.
Byrne fails to pull guard.
Byrne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eduardo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Byrne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrne pulls guard successfully.
Eduardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Byrne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne keeping moving, preventing Eduardo from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eduardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Byrne is working an open guard so Eduardo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eduardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Byrne is fending him off so far but Eduardo persists. Nope, Byrne circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Byrne misses.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eduardo shoots in for a double leg but Byrne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eduardo lands a glancing blow to the side of Byrne's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne shoots in looking for a takedown but Eduardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byrne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eduardo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Byrne circles away.
Byrne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Byrne or perhaps it was just good defense by Eduardo which made him look bad.
Byrne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrne wants it to stay on the feet.
Eduardo misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrne is looking to clinch but Eduardo is avoiding it.
Eduardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrne sprawls well. He's pushed Eduardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eduardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eduardo throws a leg kick but Byrne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrne throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Byrne. No joy for Eduardo on that attempt.
Eduardo looks winded!
Eduardo wants to clinch up but Byrne keeps it at a distance.
Eduardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Byrne tries to sprawl out of it but Eduardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byrne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eduardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Byrne keeps the fight on the outside.
Eduardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrne sprawls well. He's pushed Eduardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eduardo tries to clinch but Byrne is having none of it.
Byrne moves in looking to clinch but Eduardo pushes him off.
Byrne tries for a takedown but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne stuffs the takedown attempt from Eduardo. Eduardo gets slowly back to his feet.
Byrne closes the distance and clinches up with Eduardo, looking for a takedown. Byrne pushes Eduardo against the cage but Eduardo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eduardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Byrne swivels and escapes.
No luck for Byrne with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eduardo is defended easily by Byrne.
Byrne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eduardo as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabricio Eduardo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Byrne slaps away a takedown attempt from Eduardo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eduardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eduardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eduardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byrne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Byrne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eduardo avoids it really well and circles away.
Eduardo tries for a takedown but Byrne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dylan Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Eduardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo lands a jab to the nose.
Dylan Byrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byrne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eduardo's head backwards.
Byrne tries to land a front kick but Eduardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eduardo.
Byrne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eduardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrne but Byrne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eduardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Eduardo shoots in for a double leg but Byrne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo moves into the clinch.
Byrne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eduardo to keep the fight standing.
Byrne breaks from the clinch.
Eduardo fails to land the takedown.
Byrne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eduardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byrne somewhat.
Eduardo dodges the punch combination from Byrne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo clinches up against the cage.
Byrne jumps guard but Eduardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eduardo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byrne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrne is pressed up against the cage. Eduardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byrne down to the mat. Byrne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Byrne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eduardo circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eduardo.
Eduardo shoots in but Byrne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne tries for a takedown but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eduardo darts in and clinches Byrne up against the cage.
Eduardo lands a right hand.
Eduardo tries to break the clinch but Byrne is controlling the position.
Byrne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eduardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eduardo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byrne to keep the fight standing.
Eduardo tries to circle away but Byrne has him pinned against the cage.
Eduardo is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eduardo walks away with a smile on his face. Byrne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabricio Eduardo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eduardo throws a sloppy head kick and Byrne moves out of range easily.
No luck for Eduardo with that takedown attempt.
Fabricio Eduardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrne has a takedown stuffed.
Eduardo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byrne defends it nicely.
Byrne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eduardo defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byrne leaves Eduardo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dylan Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Eduardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Byrne is fending him off so far but Eduardo persists. Nope, Byrne circles away and we're back to standing.
Byrne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eduardo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Eduardo wants to control from the top but Byrne keeps moving.
Byrne wants to control the position but Eduardo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Byrne wants to control the action here but instead Eduardo manages to pass to full mount!
Byrne is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne tries to lock up and control but Eduardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eduardo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eduardo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Eduardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eduardo throwing strikes here but Byrne is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Eduardo looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eduardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eduardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byrne is looking to escape.
Eduardo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Byrne is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Byrne and Eduardo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Byrne is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabricio Eduardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eduardo controls the position.
Byrne is trying to improve his position.
Eduardo controlling the position.
Eduardo stands up.
Dylan Byrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabricio Eduardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Byrne. No joy for Eduardo on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Eduardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eduardo 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Eduardo!
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energy
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