PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adelaide Byrd (ranked 24444 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keven Spacey (ranked 4706 p4p, 447 weight class). Adelaide Byrd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keven Spacey's chin.

Byrd
vs
Spacey

176 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Organic Nutrition

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adelaide Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keven Spacey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Byrd misses.
Byrd is looking to slow Spacey down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Byrd.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spacey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spacey slips a jab and a cross from Byrd.
Spacey with the counter takedown but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Spacey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spacey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adelaide Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spacey.
Spacey with the counter takedown but Byrd avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spacey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Byrd misses.
Spacey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spacey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a combination

and Spacey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Byrd wants to stand and escape but Spacey is having none of it.
Spacey is standing up over Byrd. Byrd looks to escape but Spacey dives into side control.
Byrd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spacey has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Spacey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Byrd to his feet.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spacey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spacey was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Spacey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Byrd thows a leg kick but Spacey checks it

and Spacey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Byrd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Byrd has one foot on Spacey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd misses with a hook

so Spacey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Byrd wants to get back to his feet but Spacey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Spacey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Spacey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spacey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrd finds it's way round the side to connect with Spacey's head.
Byrd tried to score with a low kick but Spacey checks it.
Spacey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd misses with the combination.
Byrd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spacey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Spacey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Byrd there.
Byrd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spacey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd tries to land a body kick

and Spacey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Byrd wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Byrd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spacey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Spacey avoids it.
Spacey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Byrd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spacey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spacey with the counter takedown but Byrd avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adelaide Byrd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byrd.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Spacey sees coming a mile off.
Spacey feints the counter takedown.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spacey's calf.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a leg kick

and Spacey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byrd!
Byrd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spacey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Spacey decides to stand back up.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byrd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spacey doesn't seem bothered though.
Byrd misses with a hook.
And Spacey tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spacey moves away.
Byrd looks to land a combination. Spacey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Byrd wants to slow Spacey down by chopping away at his legs.
Spacey with the counter takedown but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spacey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byrd.
Byrd thows a body kick. Spacey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Spacey feints the counter takedown.
Byrd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spacey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adelaide Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd lands with an uppercut that bounces Spacey off the cage and back into range.
Byrd lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
And Spacey tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spacey.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spacey. Spacey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byrd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spacey is able to avoid easily.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Spacey moved away.
A big right from Byrd misses.
Spacey blocks a jab.
Byrd throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd throws a jab but it's blocked by Spacey.
Spacey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Byrd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Byrd swings away with a body shot that misses

and Spacey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Byrd won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd is pushing Spacey's head away, looking to escape. Spacey manages to hold on to the position though.
Spacey is breathing heavily.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spacey can do to turn this around?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adelaide 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. This is the final round!

Spacey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spacey slips a jab from Byrd.
Spacey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Byrd defends it well.
A big right from Byrd misses.
Spacey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Byrd.
Byrd throws a hook to the side of Spacey's head but Spacey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spacey slips a straight right by Byrd.
Spacey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd misses with a leg kick

and Spacey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byrd!
Byrd wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Byrd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A big right from Byrd misses.
Some wild striking there from Byrd.
Byrd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spaceys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Byrd throws a leg kick that misses.
Adelaide Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Byrd is predictable there

and Spacey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byrd!

Byrd sneaks out the side door and pushes Spacey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Byrd misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd connects with a body shot that sends Spacey's belly button to the back.
Byrd throws a leg kick that is checked

and Spacey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Byrd won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Spacey stands up and beckons Byrd to his feet.
Byrd misses with a shot to the body

and Spacey counters with a takedown into side control.

Byrd sneaks out the side door and pushes Spacey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spacey's head backwards.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Spacey moved out of range nicely.
Spacey moves out of range as Byrd throws a body kick.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
Spacey feints the counter takedown.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Spacey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spacey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Byrd defends it well.
Byrd throws a leg kick that is checked

and Spacey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byrd's guard.
Spacey won't allow Byrd to get back to his feet.
Keven Spacey has got the better of the ground game so far.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Byrd manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Byrd tries to work over Spacey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spacey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Spacey.
Byrd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spacey's elbow.
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!
Spacey is trying to drag Byrd to the mat but Byrd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Spacey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keven Spacey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adelaide Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adelaide 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adelaide Byrd!
Adelaide Byrd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.