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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 7
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Fortisimo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortisimo moves away.
A little jabbing left from Fortisimo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortisimo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byrne doesn't seem bothered though.
Byrne takes a swing at Fortisimo's ribcage but misses.
Byrne walks into a left hand.
Fortisimo scores with a jab. Byrne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortisimo throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
As Fortisimo tries to get set, Byrne tries to push him back and clinch up but Fortisimo manages to avoid the attempt.
Fortisimo throws a sloppy head kick and Byrne moves out of range easily.
Byrne avoids the head kick by Fortisimo.
Byrne is looking to counter the offense by Fortisimo and move into the clinch.
Fortisimo swings for the body but Byrne moves out of range.
Fortisimo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortisimo cracks Byrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Byrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortisimo was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrne.
Zoro Fortisimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortisimo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fortisimo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Fortisimo scores with a jab. Byrne acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Fortisimo throws a hook but Byrne avoids it easily.
Fortisimo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortisimo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fortisimo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortisimo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fortisimo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortisimo lands a body shot.
Byrne checks the leg kick.
Byrne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fortisimo throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
Fortisimo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Byrne avoids a kick to the body.
Fortisimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortisimo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrne throws the kick towards the body but Fortisimo avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Byrne.#T2#
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortisimo moves away.
Byrne blocks a head kick by Fortisimo.
Fortisimo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Byrne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo tries to land a front kick but Byrne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortisimo throws a wild body kick that Byrne sees coming a mile off.
Fortisimo swings for the body but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne is looking to wear down Fortisimo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Byrne misses.
Fortisimo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrne.
Fortisimo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortisimo tests Byrne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortisimo throws a lazy right hand but Byrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortisimo throws a shot from downtown. Byrne moves away and avoids it.
Byrne is looking to counter the offense by Fortisimo and move into the clinch.
Byrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Byrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Byrne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Fortisimo 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#
Crunch! Byrne slams his shin into Fortisimo's torso.
Fortisimo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byrne scores with a kick to the body.
Byrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortisimo.
Byrne swings for the body but Fortisimo moves out of range.
Byrne cracks Fortisimo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortisimo throws the kick towards the body but Byrne avoids it.
Byrne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Byrne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortisimo moves out of range of the body kick from Byrne.
Byrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Zoro Fortisimo has been cut.
Byrne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortisimo.
Fortisimo misses with a looping left.
Fortisimo throws a sloppy head kick and Byrne moves out of range easily.
Fortisimo scores with a leg kick.
Fortisimo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Fortisimo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Fortisimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortisimo misses with a low kick.
Fortisimo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortisimo misses with a straight right.
Byrne misses with an uppercut. Fortisimo saw that one coming.
Fortisimo throws out a counter right but Byrne avoids it with no problem.
Byrne throws a hook but Fortisimo blocks it.
Byrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo scores with a nice strike.
Byrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortisimo. Fortisimo obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortisimo.
Byrne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrne blocks a jab.
Byrne throws a hook to the side of Fortisimo's head but Fortisimo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortisimo scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Fortisimo lands a front kick.
Fortisimo looks to throw the jab but Byrne is out of range.
Byrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fortisimo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortisimo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo cracks Byrne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fortisimo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byrne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Fortisimo. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Fortisimo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fortisimo.
Zoro Fortisimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Fortisimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoro Fortisimo'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. 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#
Byrne moves out of range as Fortisimo throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fortisimo - that will leave a mark!
Fortisimo catches Byrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Byrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrne tries to counter by clinching up but Fortisimo breaks away and moves out of range.
Fortisimo throws out a leg kick but Byrne moves out of range and Fortisimo only half commits.
Byrne moves out of range of the body kick from Fortisimo.
A jab from Byrne misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fortisimo. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Byrne.
Fortisimo blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortisimo is looking to land body kicks.
Fortisimo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byrne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Byrne is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fortisimo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Byrne misses the shot to the body.
Fortisimo digs a good body shot into Byrne's ribs.#T1#
Byrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortisimo. That's going to slow Byrne down.
Byrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortisimo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo clobbers Byrne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fortisimo misses with a looping right.
Byrne tries to counter by clinching up but Fortisimo breaks away and moves out of range.
Fortisimo throws a hook to the side of Byrne's head but Byrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortisimo cracks Byrne with a good jab.
Byrne lands a right hook to the body.
Byrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortisimo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrne ducks right into an uppercut from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrne manages to avoid it.
Byrne throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Fortisimo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Byrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Byrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Byrne moves out of range as Fortisimo strikes.
Fortisimo is looking to slow Byrne down with leg kicks.
Byrne throws a looping overhand right but Fortisimo ducks down to avoid it.
Fortisimo unleashes a big counter combination but Byrne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
David Byrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortisimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortisimo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrne's calf.
Fortisimo throws an overhand right that lands on Byrne's shoulder, as Byrne tries to avoid the shot.
Byrne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fortisimo manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrne.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortisimo. That's going to slow Byrne down.
Byrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoro Fortisimo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fortisimo scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoro Fortisimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortisimo 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoro Fortisimo!
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Event:
FC 140:The Challenger
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Dowiyogo misses with a body kick.
Dowiyogo avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Dowiyogo throws a big counter head kick but Byrne avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Byrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dowiyogo. That's going to slow Byrne down.
Byrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dowiyogo counters with a body kick that stops Byrne in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Byrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne blocks a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo working Byrne over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byrne lands a body punch.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Dowiyogo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Byrne lands an elbow just above Dowiyogo 's eye.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Byrne blocks it.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Byrne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Byrne scores with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Byrne blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dowiyogo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Byrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grover Dowiyogo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Byrne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dowiyogo.
#CL#
Byrne rushes Dowiyogo and presses him up against the ropes.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Byrne is keeping busy.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Byrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Byrne lands with a light punch inside.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Dowiyogo'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!
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
A short right from Byrne on the inside. #T1#
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Dowiyogo is breathing heavily.
Byrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dowiyogos head.
A right hand to the body from Byrne.
Byrne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Byrne.
Byrne landing knees to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Byrne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Byrne.
A short right from Byrne.
A short left from Byrne.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
David Byrne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Byrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
Byrne lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Byrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dowiyogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrne's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dowiyogo throws a low kick, looking for Byrne's leg but Byrne calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Byrne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dowiyogo.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Byrne tries to score with a low kick but Dowiyogo moves his leg out of the way.
As Byrne backs off Dowiyogo throws a huge counter combo but Byrne manages to avoid it all.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dowiyogo can do to turn this around?
Dowiyogo 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.#CL2#
Dowiyogo pushes Byrne up against the ropes in a clinch.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo is trying to stall.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to stall.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.#T1#
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dowiyogo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrne working Dowiyogo over with knees to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne connects with a knee to the head.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne lands a right hand.
Byrne trying to land knees to the body.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
#T2#
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Byrne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowiyogo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Byrne.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dowiyogo is trying to stall.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne looking to throw knees to the head but Dowiyogo is blocking nicely.
Byrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Byrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
A short right from Byrne.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a right to the head.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Dowiyogo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
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!
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
#T1#
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowiyogo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Byrne works on Dowiyogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dowiyogo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Byrne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Byrne throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm 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!
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Byrne.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrne missing with knees to the body.
Byrne is leaning against Dowiyogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne had his way with Grover Dowiyogo in that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Dowiyogo clinches.
Dowiyogo is trying to maintain a safe position but Byrne gets an underhook and turns Dowiyogo into the ropes.
A short right from Byrne.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Byrne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dowiyogo's brow.
Byrne lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off.
Byrne lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowiyogo won't want to take too many of those.
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Byrne digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Byrne connects with a knee to the 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, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Dowiyogo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byrne blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Byrne obliges.
Byrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dowiyogo.
Byrne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Byrne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Byrne is leaning against Dowiyogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrne lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Byrne.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Byrne.
A short right from Byrne.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but Dowiyogo blocks it.
David Byrne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrne avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Byrne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dowiyogo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne lands an uppercut.
Grover Dowiyogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne avoids the elbow strike from Dowiyogo, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Byrne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byrne 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Byrne!
David Byrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FC: Thunderstruck
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Penn misses with a right hand
and Byrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Byrne misses with a few strikes there.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn counters with a body kick.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Byrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Byrne's head.
Byrne misses with a hook.
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Byrne.
A shot to the liver by Byrne. Beautiful body shot.
Byrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Byrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Penn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Byrne lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Byrne throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Byrne has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byrne throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Byrne back to the ropes. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Byrne tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Penn misses with a hook
and Byrne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Byrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byrne lands a slapping body shot.
Byrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Byrne misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Byrne lands with a nice body punch.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrne's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrne.
David Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrne misses with a body shot.
Penn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Byrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Byrne back to the ropes. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Byrne rushes Penn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Byrne misses with an elbow over the top.
Byrne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byrne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
Byrne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Penn avoiding damage as Byrne throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Byrne trying to land knees to the body.
Byrne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byrne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Byrne, against the ropes.
Penn dodges an elbow strike from Byrne.
Penn prevents a body shot from Byrne. #BC2#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Byrne's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrne misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.#T2#
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
David Byrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrne misses with a wild combination.
Penn tries a quick counter leg kick but Byrne is wise to it.
Byrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrne.
Penn flicks out a counter leg kick but Byrne steps away.
Byrne lands with a shot to the body.
Byrne misses the shot to the body.
Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byrne is out of range.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Byrne.
Penn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Penn connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Byrne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne dominated that second round.
That's time! Byrne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Byrne scores with the left hand. Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Byrne throws a sloppy head kick
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Byrne finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Byrne misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Byrne.
Byrne wants to clinch
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Byrne misses with an uppercut
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Byrne has managed to clinch.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Byrne is predictable there
and Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrne can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrne.
Byrne lands with a cross.
Byrne misses with a leg kick.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Penn misses
and Byrne counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Byrne lands.
Byrne throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Penn counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Byrne on his ass! Byrne wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Byrne thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrne.
Byrne tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Penn counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Byrne goes down! Will Byrne beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#ROC2#
Byrne is rocked!
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne scores with a hook.
Penn thumps Byrne with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Penn scored multiple knockdowns in that round, so has to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Byrne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Byrne is controlling the position.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Byrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrne - that will leave a mark!
Byrne moves out of range of the leg kick from Penn.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Byrne is looking to counter with head kicks.
Byrne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne lands a slapping body shot.
Byrne misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Byrne misses
and Byrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrne is looking to wear down Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrne misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Byrne badly! He tries to strike back but Penn puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Byrne out cold! Oh man, Byrne will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FC: New Years Eve BASH!
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Byrne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Byrne being controlled against the ropes.
Byrne blocks a body shot from McGuiness.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuiness stalling in the clinch but Byrne improves position.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Byrne.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuiness has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Byrne.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuiness tries to break the clinch but Byrne is controlling the position.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuiness.
McGuiness misses with a punch to the body.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
Byrne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
McGuiness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuiness lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Byrne clinches.
McGuiness looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuiness controls his hands.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but McGuiness avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Byrne throws an elbow that misses.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McGuiness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrne lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuiness. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Byrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuiness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrne scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
McGuiness gets tackled into the ropes by Byrne. Byrne maintains the clinch.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
McGuiness manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuiness.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuiness.
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McGuiness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuiness, right into the meat.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuiness can do to turn this around?#CL#
Byrne rushes McGuiness and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as McGuiness controls the action.
McGuiness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuiness takes a shot to the head.
Byrne working aggressively here.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrne is working McGuiness over against the ropes.
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuiness stalling in the clinch but Byrne improves position.
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuiness looking to stall.
#T2#
McGuiness is looking to control Byrne's arms but Byrne gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuiness has his back to the ropes.
McGuiness tries to circle away but Byrne has him pinned against the ropes.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
McGuiness is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuiness tries to throw a body punch but Byrne avoids it by throwing McGuiness back against the ropes.
McGuiness looking to stall.
McGuiness wants to stall.
McGuiness wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byrne has him pressed against the ropes.
Byrne tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Byrne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrne wants to clinch up but McGuiness keeps it at a distance.
McGuiness tries to move into range but Byrne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Byrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like David Byrne has been cut.
Byrne misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuiness was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrne.
Byrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuiness under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuiness throws a looping overhand right but Byrne ducks down to avoid it.
McGuiness blocks a jab.
Byrne misses with a leg kick
and McGuiness counters with a leg kick.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuiness.
#T1#
Byrne misses with a hook
and McGuiness counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuiness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuiness keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuiness throws a chopping leg kick but Byrne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrne motions for McGuiness to come forward. Byrne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Byrne throws a lazy right hand but McGuiness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuiness! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuiness blocks the leg kick.
Byrne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And McGuiness responds with a good body kick, but Byrne manages to step out the way in time.
Byrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuiness checks a leg kick.
McGuiness only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Byrne throws a chopping leg kick but McGuiness manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuiness throws a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Byrne.
Byrne throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuiness flicks out a counter leg kick but Byrne steps away.
Byrne jabs at McGuiness's body.
Byrne throws a leg kick which misses McGuiness's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuiness tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrne. McGuiness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrne lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Byrne cracks a nice hook into McGuiness's ribs.
McGuiness throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Byrne rushes McGuiness and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on David Byrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Byrne lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuiness's head.
Byrne jabs McGuiness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by McGuiness.
Byrne misses with a wild body shot.
McGuiness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrne.
McGuiness wants to slow Byrne down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuiness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrne.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrne, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Byrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byrne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a hook. McGuiness ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A clash of legs there as McGuiness blocks the low kick.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuiness is just out of range.
McGuiness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from McGuiness.
David Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Byrne gets a clinch.
Byrne digs a right hand into McGuiness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuiness's gas tank.
Byrne tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
McGuiness's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuiness trying to stall but Byrne improves his position.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrne tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
Byrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
McGuiness tries to break the clinch but Byrne is controlling the position. #T2#
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness trying to control the position but instead, Byrne has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuiness into the ropes.#BC2#
McGuiness breaks the clinch.
McGuiness throws a hook but Byrne avoids it easily.
It looked like Byrne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Byrne misses.
It seemed like McGuiness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuiness throws a low kick but Byrne avoids it.
Byrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Byrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
David Byrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuiness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Byrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrne thumps McGuiness with a low kick.
Byrne throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne had his way with Liam McGuiness in that round.
The cut man is working on David Byrne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Byrne punishes McGuiness's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrne doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuiness circles away.
McGuiness tries a quick counter leg kick but Byrne is wise to it.
McGuiness tries a head kick but it misses.
Liam McGuiness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byrne lands a leg kick that knocks McGuiness off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrne, right into the meat.
Byrne takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
Byrne backing away here, and McGuiness unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Byrne is looking to wear down McGuiness with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuiness walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byrne takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
McGuiness throws a hook but Byrne blocks it.
McGuiness is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1##CL#
Byrne rushes McGuiness and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
McGuiness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuiness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuiness. That's going to slow Byrne down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrne. That's going to slow McGuiness down.
McGuiness 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrne.
A good leg kick by Byrne.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuiness is just out of range.
McGuiness looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuiness avoids the body shot from Byrne.
McGuiness appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuiness moves away.
McGuiness raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Byrne lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrne.
Byrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrne.
Byrne throws out a powerful jab.
Byrne throws a solid leg kick but McGuiness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrne.
Byrne throws the left hand but McGuiness avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by McGuiness there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Byrne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuiness, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuiness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Byrne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrne 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Byrne!
After winning the bout, David Byrne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FC:He's Out!
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Eckstein with a jab.
Eckstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Byrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eckstein blocks a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eckstein misses with some punches.
Eckstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Eckstein's ribcage.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eckstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eckstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Byrne gets an underhook and turns Eckstein into the ropes.
Eckstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Eckstein.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Eckstein controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Eckstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Byrne lands a shot to the body.
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrne misses with the head strike.
Eckstein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Eckstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrne pushes off an throws an elbow but Eckstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Eckstein trying to control the position but instead, Byrne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eckstein into the ropes.#BC#
Eckstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eckstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrne moves away.
A slow jab from Eckstein misses its intended target.
Byrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eckstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eckstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Byrne.#CL#
Eckstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike.
Byrne lands with a short shot to the head.
Byrne throws a head punch that misses.
Eckstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eckstein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Eckstein misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eckstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Byrne throws a head punch that misses.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eckstein backwards.
Eckstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Eckstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Byrne can turn it around.
Byrne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Byrne throws a head punch that misses.
Eckstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eckstein looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Eckstein working hard to break the clinch.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by Eckstein.
Byrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eckstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eckstein throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Eckstein.
Eckstein trying to control the position but instead, Byrne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eckstein into the ropes.
Eckstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Byrne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Byrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Eckstein with a nice cross.
Eckstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrne can pounce on him.
Byrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eckstein with a body shot.
Byrne throws a looping overhand right but Eckstein ducks down to avoid it.
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eckstein moves away.#CL2#
Byrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but Eckstein blocks it.
David Byrne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eckstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eckstein backwards.
Eckstein throws an elbow that misses.
Eckstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Eckstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrne throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrne. Eckstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eckstein stalks Byrne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrne's face. Byrne staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eckstein checks the leg kick.#T1#
Byrne scores with a hook.
Byrne is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Byrne.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Eckstein.
Jason Eckstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrne blocks a head kick by Eckstein.
Byrne wants to counter the offense by Eckstein and move into the clinch position.
Eckstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eckstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eckstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byrne defending well as Eckstein loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Eckstein finds it's target.
Byrne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eckstein.
Byrne throws an overhand right that lands on Eckstein's shoulder, as Eckstein tries to avoid the shot.
Byrne tried to score with a low kick but Eckstein checks it.
Byrne cracks Eckstein with a good jab.
Byrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
#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!
Byrne stalks Eckstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eckstein's face. Eckstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Eckstein throws a big shot that misses.
Byrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrne looks to land a left hand but Eckstein moved out of range nicely.
Eckstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eckstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byrne takes one to the side of the head.
Eckstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Eckstein
and Byrne counters with a straight right hand.
Byrne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eckstein to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Byrne misses.
Eckstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eckstein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Byrne under the eye.
Eckstein misses with a body shot.
Byrne misses with a hook
letting Eckstein counter with a right hand.
Byrne swings for the body but Eckstein moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Byrne 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#
Byrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrne connects with a body shot.
Jason Eckstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eckstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eckstein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Byrne throws a low kick but Eckstein moves out of range easily.
Eckstein lands with a hook. Byrne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eckstein blocks a leg kick.
Byrne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eckstein throws out a loose jab but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Byrne.
Eckstein connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Eckstein closes the distance and clinches.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Byrne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eckstein.
Eckstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrne.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Eckstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Eckstein trying to control the position but instead, Byrne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eckstein into the ropes.
Eckstein gets through Byrne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Byrne blocks a body shot from Eckstein.
Eckstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byrne is leaning against Eckstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eckstein has had enough of the clinch but Byrne keeps him there for the moment.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eckstein is looking to control Byrne's arms but Byrne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eckstein has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Eckstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Byrne tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Eckstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrne.
Eckstein delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eckstein moves away.
Eckstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byrne. That did some damage!
Byrne feints a jab promting Eckstein to slip. Byrne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eckstein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eckstein misses the jab.
Eckstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eckstein.
Byrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Byrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eckstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eckstein tries to work over Byrne's front leg with a kick but Byrne checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eckstein looks for the body kick but Byrne saw that one coming.
Eckstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eckstein scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Byrne.
I've got Byrne 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for David Byrne!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jason Eckstein!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jason Eckstein!
Jason Eckstein wins by split decision!
Jason Eckstein decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Byrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seaworth.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seaworth.
Seaworth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Byrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Byrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Seaworth clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Byrne.
Seaworth looking for a takedown.
David Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davos Seaworth.
Byrne lands an uppercut.
Byrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Davos Seaworth has been cut.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seaworth backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Byrne. #ROC#
Seaworth is rocked!
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
Seaworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Byrne finish him?
Byrne unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Seaworth! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Byrne is unloading with more strikes now! Seaworth drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Byrne!
Our winner, David Byrne, 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.
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Event:
EFFA 160: HW Knockout League 2
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Po Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Byrne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ------- in the buildup to the fight.
Byrne checks a low kick from Po Boy.
Po Boy avoids a kick to the body.
Byrne misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Po Boy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Po Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Po Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Po Boy swinging wildly here.
Po Boy throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne slips under a jab from Po Boy.
Byrne throws a looping overhand right but Po Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Po Boy throws a combination. Byrne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Po Boy 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.
Byrne checks a leg kick nicely.
Po Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Byrne lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po Boy throws a leg kick but Byrne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Po Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrne throws a head kick that misses.
Byrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Po Boy avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Po Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##CL#
Byrne closes the distance and clinches.
Po Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Po Boy takes a shot to the head.
Po Boy working Byrne over with knees to the body.
Byrne scores with a shot to the side of Po Boy's head.
Po Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Byrne is breathing heavily.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike.
Po Boy holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
Byrne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Po Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Po Boy lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Byrne tries to clinch up.
Po Boy throws a hook but Byrne avoids it easily.
Po Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Byrne misses its target.#T2#
Po Boy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po Boy. Byrne does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Byrne closes the distance and pushes Po Boy back into the ropes.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po Boy tries to break free but Byrne pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Byrne.
Po Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Byrne won't allow it.
#BC2#
Po Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrne blocks a head kick by Po Boy.
Po Boy throws a wild body kick that Byrne sees coming a mile off.
Po Boy lands the left hand.
Byrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po Boy throws out the jab.
Byrne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Byrne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po Boy in his tracks.
Po Boy throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
Po Boy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Byrne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Po Boy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Byrne scrambles back to his feet.
Po Boy throws a leg kick
and Byrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Po Boy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Byrne scores with a hook to the body. Po Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Po Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
Po Boy connects with a body shot.
Byrne throws a shot to the body.
Po Boy misses with a straight left.
Po Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Byrne off balance momentarily.
Po Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byrne circles away quickly and effectively.
Byrne is looking to wear down Po Boy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Po Boy throws a push kick but Byrne slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Byrne clinches up with Po Boy and pushes him back against the ropes.
Byrne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne misses with some punches.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by Po Boy.
#BC2#
Po Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byrne checks a low kick from Po Boy.
Po Boy missing with a left hand there. Byrne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrne throws a body punch but Po Boy moves out of range.
Po Boy scores with a jab. Byrne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Byrne checks a leg kick.
Byrne is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Po Boy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Po Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Byrne closes the distance and clinches.
Byrne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Po Boy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Po Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Po Boy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Byrne working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Byrne.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
Po Boy can't break the clinch.
Po Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Byrne won't allow it.
#BC2#
Po Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po Boy misses the shot to the body.
Po Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Po Boy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po Boy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Po Boy scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Percy Po Boy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Po Boy looks to throw the jab but Byrne is out of range.
Po Boy misses the shot to the body.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Po Boy.
As Po Boy tries to get set, Byrne tries to push him back and clinch up but Po Boy manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Byrne drives through and clinches with Po Boy against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
Po Boy tries a knee to the head but Byrne blocks it.
Po Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byrne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Po Boy controls the action.
Po Boy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Po Boy tries to stall but Byrne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Po Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byrne blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Po Boy manages to break the clinch.
Po Boy lands a nice hook to Byrne's body. Byrne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrne thuds a left hand into Po Boy's body.
Po Boy swings for the body but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne ducks under a wild hook from Po Boy.
Byrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Po Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po Boy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Byrne takes one to the side of the head.
Po Boy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Po Boy.
#CL#
Byrne has Po Boy up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Po Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byrne checks a low kick from Po Boy.
Po Boy throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Byrne misses its target.
Po Boy swinging wildly here.
Byrne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrne takes a swing at Po Boy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Byrne has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Po Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po Boy throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
As Po Boy backs away, Byrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Byrne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Byrne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Byrne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po Boy misses with a body shot.
Po Boy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Byrnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Byrne looks to land a left hand but Po Boy moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrne. Po Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Po Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Po Boy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrne finds it's way round the side to connect with Po Boy's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Po Boy blocks the leg kick.
Po Boy slips under a jab from Byrne.
Po Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Byrne has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po Boy. #BC2#
Po Boy breaks the clinch.
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Po Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Po Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Po Boy ducks under a wild hook from Byrne.#T3#
A big right from Po Boy misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrne, right into the meat.
Byrne wants to clinch.
Po Boy slips under a jab from Byrne.
A left lands for Byrne.
Byrne connects with a jab.
Byrne moves away from the strike by Po Boy.
A quick step to the side and Byrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Po Boy doesn't seem bothered though.
Byrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Byrne misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Po Boy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Byrne - the referee stops the clock and Po Boy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Byrne. Po Boy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch combination from Po Boy misses.
Byrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Byrne at a distance.
Po Boy misses with a body shot.
#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Po Boy.
Po Boy throws a leg kick but Byrne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Po Boy manages to circle out of the way.
Po Boy checks a leg kick.
Percy Po Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrne slips under a jab.
Byrne wants to clinch.
Po Boy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Po Boy loads up on a big right hand but Byrne slips the punch.
Byrne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Po Boy manages to circle out of the way.
Byrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po Boy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Po Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po Boy moves out of range of the body kick.
Po Boy takes a swing at Byrne's ribcage but misses.
Byrne misses with a body shot.
Po Boy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Po Boy's sensitive parts.
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 David Byrne will probably get the nod.
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#
Byrne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Po Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrne wants to clinch up but Po Boy keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Po Boy.
Po Boy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch but Po Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po Boy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Po Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po Boy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Po Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrne swings for the body but Po Boy moves out of range.
A jab from Po Boy finds it's way through Byrne's defenses.
Po Boy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byrne wants to clinch up but Po Boy keeps it at a distance.
Po Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byrne checks it well.
Byrne throws a hook to the side of Po Boy's head but Po Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrne tries to clinch there but Po Boy circles away.
#T1#
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch but Po Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Po Boy is just out of range.
Byrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po Boy throws out the jab.
Byrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Po Boy misses with a straight left.
Po Boy defending well as Byrne loads up on a big left hand.
Byrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Po Boy jabs Byrne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byrne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Po Boy misses.
Byrne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Po Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Po Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrne throws out the jab.
Po Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Po Boy blocks the leg kick.
Byrne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Byrne sizes up Po Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Po Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Po Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Po Boy throws a low kick but Byrne avoids it.
Byrne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po Boy avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Po Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
Po Boy throws a head kick that Byrne semi-blocks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrne, right into the meat.
Percy Po Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po Boy punishes Byrne's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Po Boy tries to work over Byrne's front leg with a kick but Byrne checks it.
Po Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Po Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Po Boy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Byrne!
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po Boy.
Po Boy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Po Boy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Po Boy.
Byrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrne.
Byrne looks to throw the jab but Po Boy is out of range.
Po Boy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Po Boy misses with a wild combination.
Byrne thumps Po Boy with a low kick.
Po Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrne is just out of range.
Po Boy throws a shot from downtown. Byrne moves away and avoids it.
Po Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrne.
Po Boy avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Byrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrne lands with a slapping head kick.
Po Boy checks the leg kick.
Po Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Byrne checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byrne scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po Boy missing with a left hand there. Byrne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po Boy blocks a head kick by Byrne.
Byrne tries to clinch up but Po Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Po Boy scores with a leg kick.
Byrne moves out of range as Po Boy strikes.
Po Boy misses the shot to the body.
Po Boy swings for the body but Byrne moves out of range.
Po Boy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Po Boy is looking to slow Byrne down with leg kicks.
Byrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Po Boy scores with a hook to the body. Byrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Po Boy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrne connects with a body shot that sends Po Boy's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percy Po Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Po Boy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percy Po Boy!
Percy Po Boy gave a mention to Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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