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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Byers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eg PorKvartir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eg PorKvartir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barrett Byers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eg PorKvartir!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PorKvartir lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Barrett Byers has been cut.
Byers fails with an attempt to clinch.
PorKvartir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byers breaks the clinch.
Byers has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Byers working aggressively here.
Byers tries to pull guard but PorKvartir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Byers stops a takedown attempt from PorKvartir.
PorKvartir breaks from the clinch.
PorKvartir throws a head kick that misses
and Byers counters with a one-two to the body.
PorKvartir throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PorKvartir swinging wildly here.
PorKvartir looks winded!
PorKvartir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PorKvartir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byers is looking to counter the offense by PorKvartir and move into the clinch.
Byers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. PorKvartir did well to prevent Byers getting side control.
Byers decides to return to a standing position.
PorKvartir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eg PorKvartir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byers has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Byers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PorKvartir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byers circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
PorKvartir can't get the takedown.
Byers breaks the clinch.
Byers tries to score a power double leg takedown but PorKvartir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byers somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PorKvartir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Byers closes this distance looking for a takedown but PorKvartir circles away.
Byers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around PorKvartir's waist but PorKvartir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Byers off to one side.
Byers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. PorKvartir defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PorKvartir tries a head kick but it misses.
Byers clinches with his opponent.
Byers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables PorKvartir to keep the fight standing.
Byers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byers tries to clinch but PorKvartir is having none of it.
No joy there for PorKvartir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byers is looking to counter the offense by PorKvartir and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PorKvartir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Byers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. PorKvartir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
PorKvartir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Byers.
PorKvartir is trying to stall.
Byers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. PorKvartir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
PorKvartir tries to clinch but Byers is having none of it.
Byers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
PorKvartir is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Byers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Byers wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PorKvartir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byers blocks a head kick by PorKvartir.
Byers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PorKvartir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Byers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PorKvartir's head.
Byers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Byers prevents PorKvartir from standing back up.
PorKvartir manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Byers keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Byers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
PorKvartir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eg PorKvartir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barrett Byers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
PorKvartir clinches.
Byers is looking for a takedown.
PorKvartir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PorKvartir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Byers is defending well.
Byers tries for a takedown but PorKvartir manages to get underhooks.
PorKvartir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byers smiles and moves away.
Byers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PorKvartir tries to avoid it but Byers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PorKvartir to the ground. PorKvartir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Byers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PorKvartir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byers wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PorKvartir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Byers takes a step back to recover.
PorKvartir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byers clinches.
Byers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. PorKvartir just stands there and leans against the cage.
PorKvartir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Byers.
PorKvartir wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
PorKvartir breaks the clinch.
Byers scores with a takedown into PorKvartir's guard.
Byers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PorKvartir wants to get back to his feet but Byers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byers lands a couple of digs.
PorKvartir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Byers is controlling him.
Byers stands and steps away. PorKvartir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byers or perhaps it was just good defense by PorKvartir, which made it look bad.
Byers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. PorKvartir sprawls well initially but Byers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PorKvartir is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett Byers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byers 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.
Byers is working for a kimura but PorKvartir is defending it quite comfortably.
PorKvartir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Byers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
PorKvartir taking some punishment here, with Byers in his half guard.
Byers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks PorKvartir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
PorKvartir is looking to escape.
Byers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and PorKvartir defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byers is nestled in close to PorKvartir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Byers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, PorKvartir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
PorKvartir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Byers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byers stands up and beckons PorKvartir to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Byers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barrett Byers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Byers dives in for a single leg takedown but PorKvartir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Byers tries to clinch but PorKvartir moves out of range.
A head kick misses from PorKvartir.
PorKvartir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PorKvartir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Byers looks for a takedown but PorKvartir sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Byers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PorKvartir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
PorKvartir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PorKvartir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Byers seems to be looking for submissions.
PorKvartir makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Byers avoids the head kick by PorKvartir.
Byers shoots in but PorKvartir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. PorKvartir defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PorKvartir pushes Byers away with a front kick.
PorKvartir clinches.
Byers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. PorKvartir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PorKvartir crunches a lovely knee into Byers's ribcage.
PorKvartir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byers walks away with a smile on his face. PorKvartir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Byers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. PorKvartir quickly recovers to half guard.
PorKvartir makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
PorKvartir lands a two punch combo.
Barrett Byers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PorKvartir tries to bum rush Byers with a series of wild strikes but Byers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PorKvartir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
PorKvartir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byers is looking to counter the offense by PorKvartir and move into the clinch.
Byers tries to clinch but PorKvartir moves out of range.
PorKvartir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
PorKvartir lands a head kick. Byers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
PorKvartir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
PorKvartir throws a series of punches but Byers moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PorKvartir throws a push kick but Byers slaps the foot to one side.
Byers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Byers throwing shots but PorKvartir is blocking nicely.
Byers seems to be looking for submissions.
Byers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but PorKvartir sees it coming and defends easily.
Byers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so PorKvartir is just riding it out for now. Byers eventually gives up the hold.
Byers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. PorKvartir defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eg PorKvartir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PorKvartir 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eg PorKvartir!
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FIGHT
RATING
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