Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Alaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Alaska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alaska 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.
OByrne looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
Alaska tries to close the distance and clinch but OByrne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Alaska.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Alaska.
A counter left hand to the body from OByrne misses its target.
Alaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Alaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaska lands with a cross.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from OByrne does no damage. #T1#
Alaska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alaska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OByrne momentarily.
Alaska throws a shot to the body.
Alaska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alaska blocks a head kick by OByrne.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alaska throws a poor cross that misses
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
Alaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance. #T2#
OByrne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alaska.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Alaska.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
Alaska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska wants to clinch
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alaska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne walks into a left hand.
Alaska misses the jab.#T3#
Alaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OByrne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
OByrne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
As Alaska looks to move away, OByrne throws a big counter combo but Alaska just gets out of the way.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OByrne has time to react.#ROC2#OByrne is rocked!
Jab by Alaska.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alaska throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Alaska drops OByrne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but OByrne looks back up at him and smiles so Alaska waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska throws a shot to the body.
Alaska connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks OByrne out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Alaska!

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
Budluvski feints and then cracks OByrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OByrne down.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OByrne defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne wants to slow Budluvski down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski misses with an attempted mid kick.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Budluvski fails to land with a series of punches.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OByrne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from OByrne misses. #T1#
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Budluvski.
Budluvski walks into a left hand.
Budluvski scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Budluvski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Budluvski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budluvski.
OByrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OByrne misses with some punches.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OByrne. That did some damage!#T2#
Budluvski scores with a nice body kick.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Budluvski throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from OByrne.
Budluvski's corner calls for a 1-2. Budluvski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OByrne checks the leg kick.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski throws a push kick but OByrne slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a body kick.#T3#
OByrne thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
OByrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Budluvski forces OByrne back against the cage and clinches.
OByrne lands with a right to the head.
OByrne working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
A big left from OByrne misses.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Budluvski throws a front kick aimed at OByrne's knee but OByrne avoids it well.
OByrne throws a quick counter head kick but Budluvski was just out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne misses with the combination.
Budluvski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from OByrne misses.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Budluvski instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from OByrne fails to land.
Budluvski misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
OByrne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Budluvski pushes OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski blocks a jab.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OByrne eats them both and turns towards Budluvski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budluvski connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from OByrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OByrne moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
A quick step to the side and OByrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
Budluvski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
Budluvski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OByrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne scores with a nice strike.
Budluvski moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne takes one to the side of the head.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Budluvski's shoulder, as Budluvski tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski tried to score with a low kick but OByrne checks it.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
A little feinted left hand from OByrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.#T2#
Budluvski lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Budluvski fails in his attempt to clinch.
OByrne 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.
Budluvski thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from OByrne.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Budluvski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budluvski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
OByrne throws a big counter combination but Budluvski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OByrne is able to avoid easily.
Budluvski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a counter high kick but Budluvski was just alert enough to avoid it.
OByrne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budluvski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budluvski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Budluvski throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from OByrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
OByrne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budluvski circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a right hand
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
OByrne tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but OByrne checks it.
OByrne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
OByrne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budluvski clobbers OByrne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski sizes up OByrne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budluvski tries to land a front kick but OByrne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
OByrne works the jab nicely.
OByrne throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.#T1#
OByrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a two punch combination.
OByrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
OByrne is looking to counter with head kicks.
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Budluvski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OByrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
OByrne misses with an uppercut
and Budluvski counters with a leg kick.
Budluvski scores with the left hand. OByrne knows he should have avoided that one.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OByrne rather than just go for the knockout.
Budluvski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OByrne is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but OByrne is out of range.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne lands a jab to the head.
Budluvski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
OByrne throws a counter high kick but Budluvski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Budluvski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
OByrne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budluvski tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Budluvski is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Budluvski cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.#CL2#
Budluvski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski misses with some punches. #BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Budluvski feints and then cracks OByrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OByrne down.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a double jab.
OByrne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised OByrne's leg. OByrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.#T4#
Budluvski closes the distance looking to clinch
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Budluvski forces OByrne back against the cage and clinches.
OByrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OByrne.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Budluvski tries to land a body kick
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Budluvski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Budluvski 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darwin Budluvski waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld FN 45
Date: Aug 03, 2023

#R1#
Savage throws a predictable looking body shot
and OByrne counters with a one-two to the body.
OByrne dips to his left and cracks Savage with an uppercut!
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne 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.
Savage misses with a straight left.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Savage is rocked!
Savage misses with a hook.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
OByrne tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage seems to have got his legs back now.
Savage is working OByrne over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
OByrne lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt
and OByrne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking. #T1#
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savage, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Savage sends OByrne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Savage is motioning to the referee to let OByrne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#OByrne is rocked!
OByrne tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage cracks OByrne with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! OByrne falls to his knees and Savage doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Royal Savage!
A victorious The Royal Savage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Karter lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Karter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OByrnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne 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.
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Karter digs a good body shot into OByrne's ribs.
A jab lands there for Karter.
OByrne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karter, as that shot connected.
OByrne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OByrne 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.
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!
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OByrne on the side of the head.
Karter tests OByrne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
Karter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OByrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Karter.
Karter throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from OByrne misses.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Karter tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
Karter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karter lands a leg kick that knocks OByrne off balance momentarily.
Karter takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter is looking to slow OByrne down with leg kicks.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Karter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter scores with a kick to the body.
Karter misses with a head kick.
OByrne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
OByrne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OByrne throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
OByrne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
OByrne 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.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter throws a head kick but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne keeps the fight on the outside.
OByrne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OByrne needs to keep his hands up - Karter had a free shot at his head there.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karter tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a nice head kick!
OByrne misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. #T4#
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Karter shoots for a takedown but OByrne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OByrne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OByrne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
Karter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
Karter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OByrne's hands.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from OByrne misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Karter. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karter fails with the takedown.
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
OByrne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Karter with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Karter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but OByrne might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karter has got the better of the exchanges.
Karter works OByrne's body with a nice hook.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
OByrne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karter cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OByrne cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
OByrne is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
OByrne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OByrne momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from OByrne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karter dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Karter swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Karter catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OByrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OByrne scrambles back to his feet.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
OByrne throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
OByrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
OByrne slips a jab and a cross from Karter.
Karter cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karter digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
Karter blocks a head kick by OByrne.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
OByrne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OByrne there as he acknowledges the shot.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne walks into a left hand.
Karter throws a head kick that OByrne semi-blocks. #ROC#OByrne is rocked!
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter is looking to clinch.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
OByrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Karter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! OByrne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karter - the referee stops the clock and OByrne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karter. OByrne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
OByrne gets caught napping as Karter dives in and scores a takedown. OByrne manages to retain guard.
OByrne wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karter manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Karter content to control rather than advance.
OByrne is staying active underneath Karter, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##ES2#
OByrne has one foot on Karter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Karter swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
OByrne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
OByrne checks a low kick from Karter.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with OByrne's head.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter lands with a kick to the temple. OByrne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karter misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.#T2#
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OByrne.
OByrne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karter thuds a left hand into OByrne's body.
Karter tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Both fighters circling a little - Karter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karter tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Nice cross by Karter.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karter with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by OByrne there.
OByrne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Karter throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OByrne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Karter.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Karter staying out of range there.
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter lands with a shot to the body.
Karter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OByrne scrambles back to his feet.
Karter jabs at OByrne's body.
Karter blocks a head kick by OByrne.
Karter connects with a looping right hand.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OByrne momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
An out of breath Jesus Christ Karter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
OByrne slips under a jab from Day.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
A big right from Day misses.
Day throws the left hand but OByrne avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from OByrne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OByrne misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Day looks to land a left hand but OByrne moved out of range nicely.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Day ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Day goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OByrne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.#T1#
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Day misses.
OByrne slips a jab and a cross from Day.
OByrne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Day connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OByrne misses with a head kick.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Day looks to throw the jab but OByrne is out of range.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day misses with a wild combination.
OByrne is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Day scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Day connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day cracks OByrne with an open hand slap.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces OByrne off the cage and back into range.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Day connects with the punch.
Day throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
OByrne moves out of range as Day strikes.
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day throws a wild body kick that OByrne sees coming a mile off.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OByrne looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Day finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
OByrne misses with a hook to the body
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from OByrne misses the target.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Day lands with a straight right. OByrne didn't see that one coming.
Day throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Day misses with a straight left.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.#T4#
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OByrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Day finds it's way round the side to connect with OByrne's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day misses with the combination.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Day.
OByrne unleashes a big counter combination but Day bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick from Day, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and OByrne counters with a big head kick but Day shrugs it off.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces OByrne off the cage and back into range.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OByrne can do to turn this around?
OByrne lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Day crumples to the floor! OByrne milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
OByrne prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is working for a takedown. OByrne is trying to keep an underhook but Sitsongrit manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OByrne scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sitsongrit manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES2#
OByrne bucks Sitsongrit off and manages to get back to his feet!
OByrne 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.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
OByrne swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit stalling the fight. #BC2#
OByrne manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OByrne looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
OByrne pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
OByrne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but OByrne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OByrne misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
OByrne is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit stalling against the cage.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Sitsongrit gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sitsongrit displaying some good clinch control by pressing OByrne up against the cage.
OByrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of OByrne backwards. #CUT#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Still in the clinch, OByrne scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sitsongrit wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy.
OByrne is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit working the head and body with strikes.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
OByrne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sitsongrit.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but OByrne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from OByrne fails to land.
OByrne tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to stall but OByrne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OByrne tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands. #T1#
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from OByrne on the inside.
Sitsongrit is pushing OByrne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
OByrne wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
OByrne working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. OByrne acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#OByrne is rocked!
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and OByrne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sitsongrit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by OByrne.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but OByrne pushes him off.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OByrne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit prevents OByrne from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
OByrne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit stalling against the cage.
OByrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OByrne is keeping busy.
OByrne can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from OByrne.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from OByrne. #BC2#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Sitsongrit counters by clinching up.
OByrne is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but OByrne improves position.
OByrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit looking to stall.
OByrne gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Sitsongrit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sitsongrit manages to end up in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit cracks OByrne with an open hand slap.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes OByrne back into the cage.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OByrne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne misses with the head strike.
OByrne is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OByrne as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
OByrne is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
OByrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OByrne is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into OByrne's torso.
Sitsongrit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at OByrne to acknowledge the strikes.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but OByrne breaks away
and OByrne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but OByrne moves away
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.#T2##CL#
Sitsongrit forces OByrne back against the cage and clinches.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displaying some good clinch control by pressing OByrne up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
OByrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
OByrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OByrne working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
OByrne manages to break the clinch. #CL#
OByrne tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OByrne prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T3#
OByrne misses with some punches. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from OByrne.
OByrne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of OByrne's head.
OByrne has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
OByrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
OByrne misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OByrne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Sitsongrit falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but OByrne is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up
and OByrne counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sitsongrit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Showtime Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Showtime Sitsongrit!
During a confident post fight interview, Showtime Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 27
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullin.
Mullin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
OByrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mullin with a nice cross.#T1#
Mullin slips under a jab from OByrne.
Mullin unleashes a big counter combination but OByrne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mullin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Mullin moved out of range nicely.
Mullin throws a lazy head kick
and Mullin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullin doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Mullin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Mullin gets a clinch.
Mullin is looking to take this one to the mat.
OByrne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mullin goes for a takedown attempt but OByrne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OByrne takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OByrne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OByrne scores with the left hand. Mullin knows he should have avoided that one.
OByrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin misses with a few strikes there.
OByrne misses with a head kick.
Mullin's corner calls for a 1-2. Mullin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Mullin lands a front kick.
OByrne moves forwards but Mullin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mullin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and OByrne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OByrne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Mullin manages to avoid it.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Mullin moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Mullin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mullin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.#CL2#
Mullin instigates a clinch. #BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Mullin lands a head kick that stumbles OByrne and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#OByrne is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Mullin stands and steps away. OByrne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Mullin has cracked OByrne with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Mullin lands another huge swinging hook and OByrne tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save OByrne, before Mullin can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herbert Mullin!
After winning the bout, Herbert Mullin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Hayden misses with a head kick.
OByrne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayden thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and OByrne counters with an inside leg kick.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OByrne throws a left and a right that both miss
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hayden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Hayden's head but Hayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hayden, as that shot connected.
Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
OByrne is looking to counter punch.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but OByrne steps away.#T1#
OByrne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
OByrne lands a head kick. Hayden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Clay Hayden has been cut.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Hayden connects with a looping right hand.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Hayden darts in and clinches OByrne up against the cage.#BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
Hayden throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden slips a jab from OByrne.
Hayden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OByrne doesn't seem bothered though.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne swinging wildly here.
Hayden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Hayden.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a big shot that misses.
Hayden scores with the left hand. OByrne knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Hayden as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OByrne throws out the jab.
Hayden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Hayden backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Hayden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayden stalling.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Hayden backwards.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OByrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Hayden jumps guard but OByrne stands there with Hayden around his waist. Hayden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayden checks a low kick from OByrne.
An inside leg kick from Hayden misses.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Hayden manages to avoid it.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayden.
OByrne is looking to counter punch.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Hayden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hayden misses with a low kick as OByrne jumps back.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
OByrne fails to land with a series of punches.
OByrne throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hayden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OByrne's guard.
OByrne is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hayden dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Hayden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hayden shoots for a double leg takedown but OByrne sprawls well. He's pushed Hayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OByrne throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
OByrne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hayden.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hayden looks to throw a body kick
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Hayden.
OByrne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayden checks a leg kick.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayden walks into a left hand. #T1#
OByrne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hayden checks it well.
Hayden slips under a jab from OByrne.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hayden lunges at OByrne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OByrne's hand.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Hayden misses
and OByrne counters with a series of strikes. Hayden will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
OByrne misses with a straight left.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can OByrne finish him?
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hayden seems to have recovered his senses.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hayden under the eye.
OByrne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OByrne feints with a jab and clips Hayden right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hayden is sent crashing into the canvas and OByrne leaps in for the kill! Hayden tries to get to his feet but OByrne is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hayden is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
OByrne slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mesquita tries to clinch up
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Mesquita misses
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OByrne.
OByrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OByrne scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Mesquita
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!
OByrne scores with a jab.
Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita tries to work over OByrne's front leg with a kick but OByrne checks it.
Mesquita seems to have got his legs back now.
Mesquita shoots and misses #KD2#
and OByrne counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mesquita! OByrne lets Mesquita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body. #TD#
OByrne gets caught napping as Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown. OByrne manages to retain guard.

OByrne manages to escape and get back to his feet.
OByrne stuns Mesquita with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but OByrne circles away easily#KD2#
and OByrne counters with a head kick that drops Mesquita to the mat! Mesquita scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
OByrne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mesquita had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Mesquita tries to land a body kick
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mesquita. Those never looked like landing.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
OByrne lands a big right hand that sends Mesquita crashing to the mat! OByrne stays standing though and waves Mesquita back to his feet!
A head kick by OByrne - that's a beauty! Mesquita is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even OByrne can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Nastula with a poor takedown
and OByrne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OByrne lunges at Nastula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nastula's hand.
Nastula throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Nastula is rocked!
OByrne stuns Nastula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nastula misses with a takedown #KD2#
and OByrne counters with a nice right hand that sends Nastula toppling to the canvas! Nastula scrambles and gets back to his feet - can OByrne finish him?!
Oh Nastula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne finds Nastula's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Nastula flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. OByrne lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Nastula will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph OByrne!
After winning the bout, Joseph OByrne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kneeland.
Kneeland tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OByrne swings widly with a right hand
and Kneeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneeland slips a jab from OByrne.
OByrne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kneeland to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne misses with a left hand
and Kneeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland moves out of range of the strikes.
OByrne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Kneeland down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Kneeland lands a big head kick that sends OByrne tumbling to the mat! Kneeland takes a step backwards and waves OByrne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#OByrne is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
A head kick by Kneeland - that's a beauty! OByrne is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kneeland can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Skillz Kneeland!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Skillz Kneeland waved his t-shirt featuring Waste of Money Nutrition lol's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld FN 31
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
OByrne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martin 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.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by OByrne.
A bone on bone clash there as Martin blocks the leg kick.
Martin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OByrne defends it well.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Martin's knee but Martin avoids it well.
Martin throws out a counter right but OByrne avoids it with no problem.
OByrne lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses.
OByrne with a hook.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
OByrne is trying to force a seperation but Martin has the dominant position.
OByrne letting Martin take a breather here.
OByrne wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin prevents OByrne from breaking the clinch.
OByrne tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
OByrne avoids a wild elbow strike from Martin.#T1#
OByrne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OByrne has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
OByrne tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
OByrne is trying to force a seperation but Martin has the dominant position.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
OByrne is trying to break free.#BC#
OByrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Martin clinches up with OByrne and pushes him back against the cage.
OByrne has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
OByrne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
OByrne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.#CL2#
Martin rushes OByrne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin misses with a body punch.
OByrne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Martin.
OByrne has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from OByrne misses.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
OByrne throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow OByrne down.
OByrne throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Martin misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
A cross from Martin lands.
OByrne misses with a right hand
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
Martin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OByrne scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from OByrne misses.
OByrne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OByrne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.#T4#
OByrne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
The fighters circling - OByrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin defending well as OByrne loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OByrne is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.
Martin is trying to drag OByrne to the mat but OByrne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OByrne's efforts to push away.
OByrne is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martin moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but OByrne pushes him off.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OByrne.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OByrne on the side of the head.
Martin misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin is looking to chop away at OByrne's legs.
OByrne lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. OByrne should have avoided that one.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Martin catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne 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 jab from OByrne misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Martin misses.
Martin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.#T1#
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OByrne.
Martin misses the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
No joy there for OByrne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martin is able to avoid easily.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne moves forwards but Martin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martin throws a series of punches but OByrne moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Martin.
A big left from OByrne misses.
OByrne misses with a double jab.
Martin flicks out a counter leg kick but OByrne steps away.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin jabs OByrne right on the nose. OByrne blinks but takes it well.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin blocks the body kick.
Martin digs a good body shot into OByrne's ribs.
A big left from Martin misses.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin lunges at OByrne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OByrne's hand.
Martin missing with a left hand there. OByrne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne is looking to counter punch.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne misses with a wild combination.
OByrne throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Martin counter with a right hand. #ROC2#OByrne is rocked!
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martin wants to land a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
OByrne scores with a push kick.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin connects with the punch.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OByrne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OByrne throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OByrne misses with a looping right.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from OByrne. Those never looked like landing.
Martin swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Martin misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
Martin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Martin clinches. #T4#
Martin is working OByrne over against the cage.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne is trying to break free.
OByrne stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
OByrne working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from OByrne.
Martin feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
That kick from Martin tenderised OByrne's leg. OByrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.
OByrne throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bald Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
OByrne throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne throws a body kick that misses
and Martin counters with a left to the body.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Martin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OByrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
OByrne ducks right into an uppercut from Martin.
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Martin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martin.
OByrne drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Martin.
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
OByrne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin scores with a punch to the head.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.
OByrne throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
OByrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of OByrne's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne moves forwards but Martin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by OByrne.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OByrne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
OByrne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martin swinging wildly here.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne slips a straight right by Martin.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
Martin looks to throw the jab but OByrne is out of range.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and moves out of range.
OByrne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
OByrne lands a head shot.
Martin feints and then cracks OByrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OByrne down. #CL2#
Martin rushes OByrne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
OByrne wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
OByrne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OByrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne can't break the clinch.
OByrne is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OByrne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin scores with a jab. OByrne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OByrne swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
OByrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Martin misses.
Martin connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Martin.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin moves forwards but OByrne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but OByrne pushes him off.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Martin!
Bald Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ulatov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OByrne to the ground. Ulatov is now in OByrne's guard.
OByrne wants to stand but Ulatov is controlling the position. #ES2#
OByrne has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ulatov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ulatov tries to pull guard but OByrne holds him up against the cage and eventually Ulatov drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Ulatov pulls guard. #SUB#
OByrne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OByrne has managed to get both his arms back between Ulatov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
OByrne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OByrne has managed to get both his arms back between Ulatov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ulatov has an active guard here but OByrne has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SU2#
OByrne escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ulatov goes for a double leg but OByrne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OByrne continues to drive forward.
Ulatov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OByrne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OByrne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ulatov throws an elbow that misses.
OByrne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ulatov misses with a takedown attempt - OByrne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OByrne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ulatov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ulatov has his takedown stuffed
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ulatov shoots in but OByrne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OByrne throws a counter combo.
Ulatov shoots and misses
and OByrne scores with a counter punch that sends Ulatov to the canvas! OByrne smells blood - he's punishing Ulatov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ulatov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
OByrne blocks a jab.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
OByrne 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.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
OByrne misses with a combination
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
OByrne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
OByrne misses with a wild combination.
OByrne circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Petrov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! OByrne follows Petrov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
An out of breath Joseph OByrne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Aladeen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OByrne.
OByrne moves out of range as Aladeen strikes.
OByrne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aladeen blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Aladeen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aladeen moves away.
Aladeen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
OByrne throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aladeen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aladeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD2#
OByrne drops Aladeen with a beautiful combination! Aladeen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - OByrne is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Aladeen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like AdmiralGeneral Aladeen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne misses the body punch
letting Aladeen counter with a right hand.
Oh Aladeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Aladeen.
Aladeen slips a straight right by OByrne.
Aladeen attempts a counter takedown but OByrne avoids it well and moves away.
OByrne cracks a nice hook into Aladeen's ribs.
OByrne misses with a few strikes there.
Aladeen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aladeen throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
OByrne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Aladeen to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aladeen moves away.
Aladeen seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
OByrne throws a head kick that misses.
OByrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aladeen tries to score a power double leg takedown but OByrne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aladeen somewhat.
OByrne misses with a hook to the body
and Aladeen counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne fails to land with a series of punches.
OByrne misses with an uppercut. Aladeen saw that one coming.
Aladeen connects with a looping right hand.
Aladeen looks to land a left hand but OByrne moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
OByrne throws a head kick that Aladeen semi-blocks.
Aladeen cracks OByrne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aladeen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OByrne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aladeen circles away quickly and effectively.
OByrne falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Aladeen counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Aladeen finds it's target.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne misses with a straight left.
OByrne throws a body punch but Aladeen moves out of range.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aladeen was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a combination
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for OByrne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne misses with a jab to the body
and Aladeen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aladeen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aladeen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aladeen scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aladeen is defended easily by OByrne.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
A combination from OByrne does no damage.
Aladeen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Aladeen's shoulder, as Aladeen tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from OByrne misses.
Aladeen is looking to counter punch.
Aladeen scores with a punch to the head.
Aladeen connects with a good right hand that stumbles OByrne. OByrne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aladeen was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Aladeen blocks a head kick by OByrne.
It looked like Aladeen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OByrne takes a swing at Aladeen's ribcage but misses.
OByrne throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Aladeen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Aladeen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aladeen blocks an uppercut.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aladeen tries a body shot but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aladeen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
OByrne lands with a left to the head.
OByrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne misses with some punches.
OByrne blocks an uppercut.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
OByrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aladeen backwards.
OByrne wants to get back to striking at distance but Aladeen won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne tries to break free but Aladeen pushes him back against the cage.
OByrne wants to break the clinch but can't.
OByrne tries to break the clinch but Aladeen is controlling the position.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AdmiralGeneral Aladeen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OByrne throws a lazy head kick
and Aladeen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Aladeen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Aladeen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OByrne misses with a head kick.
Aladeen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses.
Aladeen appears to be looking for a big counter.
OByrne lands a jab.
It looks like Aladeen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Aladeen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OByrne.
Aladeen slips a jab and a cross from OByrne.
Aladeen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aladeen eats them both and turns towards OByrne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Aladeen.
Aladeen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OByrne.
Aladeen throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OByrne is breathing heavily.
OByrne misses with a jab to the body
and Aladeen counters with a nice uppercut.
Aladeen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aladeen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
OByrne misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aladeen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from OByrne misses.
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OByrne throws a poor cross that misses
and Aladeen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aladeen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OByrne misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Aladeen.
OByrne throws an off balance right hand
and Aladeen counters with a series of strikes. OByrne will be more careful next time no doubt.
OByrne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aladeen.
Aladeen dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
OByrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aladeen.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aladeen blocks it well.#T2#
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aladeen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OByrne connects with a body shot.
Aladeen ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
A jab from Aladeen misses.
OByrne throws the left hand but Aladeen avoids the punch easily.
Aladeen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OByrne throws a series of punches but Aladeen moves out of range.
It looked like Aladeen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Aladeen does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne misses with a double jab
enabling Aladeen to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aladeen.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aladeen manages to avoid it.
OByrne throws a combination that misses
and Aladeen counters with a series of strikes. OByrne will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Aladeen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aladeen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
OByrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aladeen blocks a jab.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aladeen manages to avoid it.
OByrne swings widly with a right hand
and Aladeen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aladeen rather than just go for the knockout.
Aladeen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OByrne.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne throws a right hand that Aladeen ducks under and follows up with a left that Aladeen also avoids with ease.
It looked like Aladeen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aladeen lands a really nice looking cross but OByrne seems unphased.
Aladeen cracks OByrne with a right hand to the side of the head.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Aladeen saw that one coming.
OByrne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aladeen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses
and Aladeen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Aladeen.#T4#
Aladeen scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
Aladeen scores with a nice head shot.
OByrne throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne lands a jab to Aladeen's midsection.
Aladeen clobbers OByrne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OByrne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OByrne throws a lazy head kick
and Aladeen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from OByrne.
Aladeen moves out of range as OByrne strikes.
Aladeen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aladeen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OByrne catches Aladeen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
OByrne dodges the punch combination from Aladeen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that AdmiralGeneral Aladeen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AdmiralGeneral Aladeen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by OByrne - just one landing.
OByrne misses with an uppercut
and Aladeen counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne lands a jab to the head.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OByrne misses with a straight left.
A jab from Aladeen does it's job there.
Aladeen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OByrne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aladeen.
Aladeen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.
OByrne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aladeen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Aladeen. That snapped OByrne's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aladeen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OByrne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aladeen throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
OByrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aladeen misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Aladeen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Aladeen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aladeen content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Aladeen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aladeen trying to control but OByrne is having none of it.
OByrne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Aladeen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aladeen can't control as he wanted to and OByrne manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Aladeen is trying to control the action in half guard but OByrne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aladeen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OByrne is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aladeen slips a jab from OByrne.
Aladeen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Aladeen's shoulder, as Aladeen tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OByrne throws a jab when Aladeen was well out of range.
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OByrne misses with a hook
and Aladeen counters with a straight right hand.
Aladeen moves in looking to clinch but OByrne pushes him off.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Aladeen moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
AdmiralGeneral Aladeen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aladeen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... AdmiralGeneral Aladeen!
An out of breath AdmiralGeneral Aladeen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
OByrne digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
OByrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OByrne throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
OByrne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. OByrne tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OByrne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OByrne throws out the jab.
Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
OByrne misses with a body shot. #T1#
OByrne swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OByrne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with an outside leg kick.
OByrne lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne misses with a body shot
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne is looking to wear down Escobar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OByrne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OByrne misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from OByrne.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Escobar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OByrne throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OByrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
OByrne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. OByrne should have avoided that one.
OByrne misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
OByrne is breathing heavily.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OByrne momentarily.
OByrne misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#OByrne is rocked!
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from OByrne.
Escobar cracks OByrne with a left hook right on the temple and OByrne goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Escobar lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully OByrne is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Escobar!

Event: ICS 9
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
OByrne swinging wildly here.
OByrne misses with a looping left.
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but OByrne blocks it well.
Ramirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OByrne is able to avoid easily.
Ramirez 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.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OByrne's head.
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
Ramirez motions for OByrne to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ramirez stuns OByrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OByrne connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow OByrne down.
Ramirez lands a front kick.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like OByrne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramirez!
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a lovely shot 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!
That kick from OByrne tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne scores with a jab.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
As Ramirez backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.#T2#
That kick from OByrne tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks OByrne off balance momentarily.
Ramirez scores with a head kick.
Nice jab there from OByrne.
Ramirez throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by OByrne's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramirez, as that shot connected.
OByrne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramirez will feel that in the morning.
OByrne digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne connects with a body shot that sends Ramirez's belly button to the back.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
OByrne throws a low kick, looking for Ramirez's leg but Ramirez calmly moves out of range.
Ramirez slips under a jab from OByrne.
A left lands for OByrne.
OByrne takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
OByrne misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez fakes the leg kick and cracks OByrne in the body.
OByrne looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.#T4#
Ramirez avoids the body shot from OByrne.
OByrne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramirez.
No joy there for OByrne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into OByrne's body.
Ramirez thuds his shin into the meat of OByrne's side.
OByrne thows a body kick. Ramirez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramirez throws a nice head kick!
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez misses with a kick to the body.
Ramirez throws a push kick but OByrne slaps the foot to one side.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
OByrne misses with the body kick
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from OByrne misses the target.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Ramirez with a hook.
OByrne misses with a low kick as Ramirez jumps back.
OByrne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
OByrne feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OByrne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne misses with a hook.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
OByrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with OByrne's head.
OByrne throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OByrne - that will leave a mark!
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that OByrne sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
OByrne jabs at Ramirez's body.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
OByrne throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from OByrne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Ramirez.#T2#
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
OByrne with a nice cross.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OByrne misses the jab.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne wants to slow Ramirez down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OByrne tries a head kick but it misses.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
OByrne takes one on the button.
OByrne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ramirez scores with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OByrne!
OByrne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez throws a push kick but OByrne slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
OByrne appears to be looking for a big counter.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramirez gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
OByrne throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
OByrne throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
OByrne swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez lands a glancing blow to the side of OByrne's head.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Ramirez checks it
and Ramirez counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from OByrne misses.
Ramirez defending well as OByrne loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OByrne misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a body kick that stops OByrne in his tracks momentarily.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OByrne throws a low kick, looking for Ramirez's leg but Ramirez calmly moves out of range.
OByrne misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a good, hard body kick but OByrne shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OByrne doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ramirez slips a straight right by OByrne.#CL2#
OByrne tries to keep at a distance but Ramirez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
OByrne trying to control the position but instead, Ramirez has worked for underhooks and has pushed OByrne into the cage.
OByrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
OByrne digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from OByrne.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
Nice body punch from OByrne - that landed with a thud.
Ramirez tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OByrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez is leaning against OByrne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by OByrne as he checks the leg kick.
OByrne tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramirez avoided it.
OByrne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramirez thumps OByrne with a low kick.
OByrne with a nice cross.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ramirez throws a front kick that sends OByrne stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from OByrne misses the target.
Ramirez throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramirez - that will leave a mark!
Ramirez stuns OByrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez checks a leg kick.#T4#
Jab, jab by OByrne - just one landing.
OByrne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez lets loose with a powerful body kick. OByrne will feel that in the morning.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
OByrne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
A lazy left from OByrne finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iker Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramirez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
A very excited looking Iker Ramirez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 5
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
It looked like Bunker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OByrne.
Bunker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
OByrne moves out of range as Bunker strikes.
Bunker throws a lazy head kick
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OByrne sprawls well. OByrne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Bunker saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from OByrne. No joy for Bunker on that attempt.
OByrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Bunker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bunker scores with the left hand. OByrne knows he should have avoided that one.
Bunker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OByrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bunker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
OByrne slips a straight right by Bunker.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunker cracks the inside of OByrne's front leg.
OByrne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Bunker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunker postures up in OByrne's guard and throws a big left but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OByrne can't keep his opponent in guard - Bunker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OByrne wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
OByrne is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Bunker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OByrne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunker.
OByrne is trying to control but can't.
OByrne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bunker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OByrne defending well though.
Bunker wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy.
OByrne is controlling Bunker's trapped leg to prevent Bunker from advancing to side control.
OByrne is not content to let Bunker control the position.#T4#
Bunker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OByrne's head.
Bunker throwing shots but OByrne is blocking nicely.
Bunker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bunker lands a nice short elbow.
Bunker is thwarting OByrne's attempts to control the position.
Bunker is keen to just control but OByrne is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bunker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunker wants to take a breather but OByrne is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bunker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OByrne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OByrne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OByrne defends it nicely.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Bunker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker misses with a jab to the body
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Bunker was not able to check.
OByrne tries to land a body kick
enabling Bunker to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker misses with a shot to the body
and OByrne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Bunker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OByrne swivels and escapes.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OByrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bunker - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunker.
Bunker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tony Bunker is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Bunker 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
OByrne gets caught flat footed, as Bunker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bunker wants to control from the top but OByrne keeps moving.
Bunker throws an elbow that misses. OByrne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunker's guard. Nice move by OByrne!#REVB#
Tony Bunker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker is adopting a defensive guard.
OByrne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bunker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OByrne prevents Bunker from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bunker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Bunker controlling OByrne's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunker pulls OByrne in close to prevent any damage.
Bunker wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OByrne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bunker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bunker.
Bunker throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OByrne connects with a crisp jab.
Bunker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from OByrne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bunker misses with a shot to the body
and OByrne counters with a low kick, right behind Bunker 's knee.
Bunker slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bunker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
OByrne lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body. #KD2#
OByrne sends Bunker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! OByrne is motioning to the referee to let Bunker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Bunker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunker.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Bunker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Bunker seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Bunker. That snapped OByrne's head back.
Bunker throws a sloppy body shot
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bunker throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne avoids the head kick by Bunker.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OByrne as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.#KD2#
OByrne lands a big head kick that sends Bunker tumbling to the mat! OByrne takes a step backwards and waves Bunker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker jabs OByrne right on the nose. OByrne blinks but takes it well.
Bunker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bunker throws a sloppy body shot
and OByrne counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Bunker.#ROC#
OByrne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunker finish him?
A lazy left from Bunker finds it's target.
Bunker throws a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a nice body kick.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunker throws a predictable looking body shot
and OByrne counters with a right hand to the body.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OByrne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - OByrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OByrne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker swings away with a body shot that misses
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunker throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunker cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OByrne 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A very excited looking Joseph OByrne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pride Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Reynolds misses.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne throws a right hand that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.#T1#
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reynolds throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Reynolds looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne with a jab.#ROC2#
Reynolds is rocked!#T2#
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OByrne needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.#ROC#
OByrne is rocked!
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
A leg kick checked by OByrne.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OByrne.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a crisp one two that drops OByrne! Reynolds thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves OByrne to his feet! OByrne is in big trouble!
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?#KD2#
OByrne cracks Reynolds with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reynolds looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can OByrne finish him?
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!
Reynolds steps in with a hook that catches OByrne right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Reynolds follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! OByrne looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Pride FC 62
Date: Nov 27, 2019

#R1#
OByrne tests Cooter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooter just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooter is able to avoid easily.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Cooter and sends OByrne crashing to the mat! Cooter follows him down to the mat - OByrne regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
OByrne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OByrne is still in real trouble! Can Cooter finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooter working OByrne over with strikes. #SUB#
Cooter is looking for a kimura but OByrne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooter to get the leverage.
OByrne is not content to let Cooter control the position.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OByrne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cooter stands up over OByrne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cooter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Cooter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cooter wants to control from the top but OByrne keeps moving.
Cooter lands a couple of digs.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
OByrne wants to sweep here but Cooter controlling him for the moment.
Cooter stands up over OByrne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cooter wants to control from the top but OByrne keeps moving.
Cooter wants to pass the guard but OByrne is keeping the position.#T2#
Cooter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooter throws an elbow that misses. OByrne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooter's guard. Nice move by OByrne!#REVB#
Cooter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooter wants to sweep here but OByrne controlling him for the moment.
Cooter working a defensive guard here.
Cooter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OByrne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Cooter is in close to OByrne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OByrne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
Cooter wants to pass the guard but OByrne is keeping the position.
OByrne has control of Cooter's left arm, preventing Cooter from doing any damage.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cooter looking to sit in guard and control but OByrne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cooter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cooter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OByrne defends well.
Cooter is controlling OByrne's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cooter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OByrne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobweb Cooter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
That's time! Cooter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
OByrne leaves Cooter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooter is able to avoid easily.
Cooter drops down looking for a counter takedown but OByrne sprawls and moves away.
Cooter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooter attempts a counter takedown but OByrne avoids it well and moves away.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooter.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cooter throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooter misses with a straight left.
OByrne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OByrne misses with a low kick as Cooter jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
A jab from Cooter misses.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by OByrne.
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!
Cooter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooter feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Cooter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Cooter moved away.
Cooter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooter misses with a wild body shot.
Cooter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooter lands a head shot.#TD#
Cooter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooter showed some decent athleticism there.
Cooter lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooter looks to land a strike but OByrne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Cooter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OByrne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OByrne has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cooter is pulling down on OByrne's head. It's preventing any offense from OByrne, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Cooter working for a triangle but OByrne defends it easily.
OByrne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OByrne stopping the sweep attempt from Cooter.#T3#
OByrne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cooter is trying to control the position but OByrne postures up. #SUB#
Cooter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OByrne defends it easily.
Cooter wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter wants to stand up but OByrne is controlling him. #SUB#
Cooter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because OByrne has passed into half guard! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OByrne not doing much here. #SUB#
Cooter with the active half guard here but OByrne passes nicely into side control.
Cooter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cooter trying to control but OByrne postures up.
Cobweb Cooter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooter wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
OByrne slips under a jab from Cooter.
A punch lands to the side of Cooter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cooter misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from OByrne.
OByrne throws a low kick but Cooter moves out of range easily.
Cooter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooter misses with a body punch
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OByrne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooter's hands.
OByrne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from OByrne does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooter throws out the jab.
Cooter shoots in but OByrne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OByrne defending well as Cooter loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Cooter throws a jab when OByrne was well out of range.
OByrne swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter misses with a looping left.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.
Cooter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooter cracks OByrne with a good jab.
Cooter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from OByrne does it's job there.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Cooter.
Cooter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OByrne tests Cooter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. OByrne catches Cooter right on the button with a cross.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OByrne loads up on a big right hand but Cooter slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Cooter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Cooter there.
OByrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Cooter throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Cooter throws the left hand but OByrne avoids the punch easily.
Cooter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OByrne slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobweb Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
Cooter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooter tries for a takedown but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cooter tries to score a power double leg takedown but OByrne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cooter somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Cooter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooter. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Cooter misses.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
Cooter throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Cooter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OByrne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cooter dives in and grabs OByrne's left leg, looking for a takedown. OByrne pushes down on Cooter's head and hops out.
Cooter throws a wild body kick that OByrne sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by OByrne as he connects with a hook.
Cooter misses with an attempted mid kick.
OByrne connects with a crisp jab.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooter.
OByrne punishes Cooter's body with a nice straight punch.
OByrne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooter's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne scores with a hook.
Cooter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooter was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Cooter swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Cooter manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
OByrne tests Cooter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OByrne slips under a jab from Cooter.
OByrne misses with a leg kick.
OByrne stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooter. Cooter gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Cooter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for OByrne!
OByrne taking a bit of punishment here - Cooter scoring with strikes.
Cooter trying to control the position but OByrne is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooter taking a break here but OByrne is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OByrne 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Cobweb Cooter had this to say: 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.

Event: Pride FC 57
Date: Nov 06, 2019

#R1#
Sheedy avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Sheedy tries to counter by clinching up but OByrne breaks away and moves out of range.
Sheedy swinging wildly here.
OByrne throws a looping overhand right but Sheedy ducks down to avoid it.
Sheedy tries to counter by clinching up but OByrne breaks away and moves out of range.
Sheedy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne defending well as Sheedy loads up on a big left hand.
Sheedy thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Sheedy sees coming a mile off.
Sheedy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
OByrne misses with a hook. Sheedy ducked under it nicely.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sheedy throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Sheedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheedy throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheedy throws a jab when OByrne was well out of range.
OByrne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OByrne walks into a straight right hand from Sheedy.
Sheedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne. #T1#
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Sheedy misses.
Sheedy checks a leg kick nicely.
Sheedy moves away from the strike by OByrne.
Sheedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Sheedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
OByrne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheedy.
OByrne staying out of range there.
OByrne lands a jab to the head.
Sheedy wants to clinch up but OByrne keeps it at a distance.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheedy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne scores with a punch to the head.
OByrne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sheedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Sheedy.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheedy. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheedy throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
Sheedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne tests Sheedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheedy fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Sheedy off balance momentarily.
Sheedy thuds a left hand into OByrne's body.
OByrne takes a swing at Sheedy's ribcage but misses.
OByrne feints and then cracks Sheedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheedy down.
Sheedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne feints and then cracks Sheedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheedy down.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheedy lands with an overhand left.
Sheedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OByrne.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OByrne pushes Sheedy away with a front kick.
Sheedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sheedy slips under a jab.
Sheedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sheedy.
Sheedy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sheedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut lands for OByrne. That snapped Sheedy's head back.
OByrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sheedy under the eye.
Sheedy avoids a kick to the body.
Sheedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
OByrne throws a hook but Sheedy blocks it.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sheedy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
Sheedy slips under a jab from OByrne.
Sheedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OByrne to score with a decent uppercut.
Sheedy takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne jabs Sheedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sheedy is looking to slow OByrne down with leg kicks.
Sheedy lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheedy. #T4#
Sheedy misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
Sheedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheedy misses with a few strikes there.
Sheedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheedy throws a series of punches but OByrne avoids them all with ease.
OByrne is trying to counter with his kicks.
OByrne lands with a kick to the ribs.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheedy throws a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
Sheedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Sheedy.
OByrne throws out a powerful jab.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheedy.
Sheedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheedy misses with a double jab.
OByrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sheedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sheedy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Sheedy's leg. Sheedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheedy misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a series of punches but Sheedy avoids them all with ease.
Kevin Sheedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheedy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne flicks out a counter leg kick but Sheedy steps away.
Sheedy throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne lands a jab to Sheedy's midsection.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheedy's sensitive parts.
Sheedy thuds his right hand into OByrne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheedy takes one to the side of the head.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheedy tries to clinch up.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
OByrne scores with a hook to the body. Sheedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheedy throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sheedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
OByrne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sheedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Sheedy avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Sheedy looks to land a combination but OByrne avoids it well.
Sheedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
Sheedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OByrne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OByrne misses with a combination
and Sheedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from OByrne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sheedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OByrne throws out the jab.
Sheedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sheedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OByrne scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
Sheedy throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sheedy avoids the body shot from OByrne.
OByrne is looking to slow Sheedy down with leg kicks.
Sheedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A jab from OByrne misses.
Sheedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Sheedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sheedy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sheedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy left from Sheedy finds it's target.
Sheedy throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
Sheedy tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Sheedy avoids it with no problem.
Sheedy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne is looking to slow Sheedy down with leg kicks.
Sheedy checks a low kick from OByrne.
OByrne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
Sheedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
Sheedy misses the jab.
OByrne scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - OByrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by OByrne there.
OByrne feints and then cracks Sheedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheedy down.
Sheedy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sheedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Sheedy does no damage.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
Sheedy swinging wildly here.
A big right from Sheedy misses.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheedy avoids the body shot from OByrne.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
Sheedy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Sheedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Sheedy loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
OByrne misses with a hook.
OByrne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheedy on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OByrne - that will leave a mark!
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheedy moves away.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheedy is just out of range.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheedy throws out the jab.
OByrne dips to his left and cracks Sheedy with an uppercut!
Sheedy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OByrne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sheedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne lands with a nice body kick.
Sheedy ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
OByrne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Sheedy catches OByrne right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
OByrne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OByrne fakes the leg kick and cracks Sheedy in the body.
Sheedy misses with a straight left.
OByrne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sheedy will feel that in the morning.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheedy misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OByrne throws out a powerful jab.
Sheedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheedy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Sheedy off balance momentarily.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Sheedy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Sheedy avoids it.
Nice body kick there by OByrne.
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!
OByrne thuds his shin into the meat of Sheedy's side.
Sheedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Sheedy misses.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
OByrne lands with a right hand.
Sheedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OByrne checks a low kick from Sheedy.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne cracks Sheedy with an open hand slap.
Sheedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sheedy moves out of range as OByrne strikes.
OByrne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sheedy misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
Sheedy throws a good cross that connects.
OByrne staying out of range there.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheedy.
OByrne lands a high kick!
OByrne connects with a solid leg 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!
A solid body kick from Sheedy.
OByrne scores with a hook.
OByrne takes a swing at Sheedy's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Sheedy blocks the low kick.
OByrne throws out a loose jab but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OByrne staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheedy.
Sheedy throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheedy swinging wildly here.
Sheedy throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Sheedy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OByrne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - OByrne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sheedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OByrne throws a leg kick which misses Sheedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Sheedy tries to avoid it.
Sheedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheedy misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Sheedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Sheedy.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sheedy swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sheedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheedy.
OByrne cracks Sheedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Sheedy - just one landing.
Sheedy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne lands a jab to the nose.
Sheedy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheedy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sheedy cracks OByrne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sheedy misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
Sheedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Sheedy.#T4#
OByrne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OByrne thuds his right hand into Sheedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sheedy misses the jab.
OByrne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OByrne scores with the left hand. Sheedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OByrne, right into the meat.
Sheedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Sheedy swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
Sheedy throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
OByrne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OByrne looks to land a right hand but Sheedy moved out of range.
OByrne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kevin Sheedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by OByrne there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OByrne 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pride 50 LA
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Seok off balance momentarily.
OByrne takes one to the side of the head.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seok under the eye.
OByrne lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne lands with a kick to the ribs.
OByrne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne punishes Seok's body with a nice straight punch.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
OByrne lands a glancing blow to the side of Seok's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
Seok blocks the body kick.
Seok feinted with a counter takedown.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne lands a really nice looking cross but Seok seems unphased.
OByrne defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Seok misses with a straight right.
Seok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but OByrne avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Seok throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OByrne avoids it really well and circles away.
Seok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Seok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Seok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok slips a straight right by OByrne.
Seok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Seok misses.
OByrne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seok's head backwards.
A big left from Seok misses.
OByrne scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
OByrne takes a swing at Seok's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Seok fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OByrne to the ground. Seok is now in OByrne's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seok trying to control but OByrne is working from the bottom.
Seok advances position into side control!
OByrne is looking to regain half guard here but Seok keeps moving and retains side control.
OByrne is still trying to improve position.
Seok wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy.
OByrne seems a little lost for a moment, as Seok dominates the positioning.#T3#
Seok throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
OByrne manages to get back to half guard.
Seok trying to control the action but OByrne is working from the bottom.
Seok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Seok is trying to work for a kimura but OByrne is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OByrne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
OByrne is defending against the submission attempts here by Seok.
Seok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OByrne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
OByrne is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OByrne is fending him off so far but Seok persists. Nope, OByrne circles away and we're back to standing.
Seok thuds a left hand into OByrne's body.
Seok checks the leg kick.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from OByrne is predictable there #TD#
and Seok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seok.
OByrne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seok's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Seok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seok controls OByrne momentarily but OByrne frees himself.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OByrne pushing down on Seok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Seok trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
OByrne controlling the position easily from mount.
Seok tries to lock up and control but OByrne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OByrne looking to control and managing it successfully.
OByrne avoids the attempt from Seok to control.
Seok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
OByrne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OByrne trying to control but Seok is having none of it. #T3#
Seok is trying desperately to improve position.
OByrne content just to control the position here.
Seok working to try and regain half guard.
Seok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seok is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Seok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Seok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seok is desperately trying to improve his position but OByrne has a good base and remains in mount.
Seok is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OByrne wants to control the pace but Seok is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Seok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
Seok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OByrne throws out the jab.
Seok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
OByrne feints and then cracks Seok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seok down.
OByrne thuds a left hand into Seok's body.
Seok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seok connects with a looping right hand.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
OByrne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seok checks a leg kick.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but OByrne avoids it well and moves away.
Seok misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok takes one on the button.
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seok's sensitive parts.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne tests Seok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne throws a jab but it's blocked by Seok.
Both fighters circling a little - OByrne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Seok lands a nice hook to OByrne's body. OByrne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OByrne.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok tries to counter with a takedown but OByrne is quick to defend against it.
Jab, jab by OByrne - just one landing.
Seok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seok misses with a jab, cross combination.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
Seok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee Sang Seok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok walks into a stiff left hand from OByrne.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Seok moved away.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seok misses with a hook to the body
and OByrne counters with a low kick, right behind Seok 's knee.
OByrne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OByrne lands a lovely overhand right.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok dives in for a single leg takedown but OByrne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seok walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
Seok thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and OByrne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Seok really felt that one!
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seok jabs at OByrne's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from OByrne. Seok shrugs it off though. #T3#
Seok misses the shot to the body.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by OByrne.
Seok takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - OByrne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Seok drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne controlling the position.#T4#
Seok throwing strikes but missing.
OByrne looking for a sweep. Not yet OByrne, not yet.
Seok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee Sang Seok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seok trying to move into half guard but instead OByrne has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Seok looking for a guillotine here but OByrne defends easily. #SUB#
Seok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OByrne defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OByrne 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 45
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
OByrne moves into range and connects with a jab.
OByrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hart is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hart tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OByrne cracks Hart with a good jab.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Hart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hart throws a leg kick
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne slips a straight right by Hart.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OByrne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OByrne momentarily.
Jab by OByrne.
Hart misses with a straight left.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OByrne throws a shot to the body. #T1#
OByrne misses with a leg kick
and Hart counters with a nice low kick that buckles OByrne's knee momentarily.
A big left from Hart misses.
Hart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OByrne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by OByrne.
Hart checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hart stuns OByrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Hart takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
OByrne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and OByrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hart there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Hart throws a chopping leg kick but OByrne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OByrne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Hart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OByrne throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from OByrne misses.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hart throws a lazy uppercut
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hart's head.
Hart throws a chopping leg kick but OByrne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hart is looking to chop away at OByrne's legs.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
OByrne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hart had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
OByrne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
It appears Hart was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hart looks to land a body kick but OByrne moved away.#T3#
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hart's head.
OByrne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hart's hands.
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from OByrne misses.
Hart moves out of range of the strikes.
Hart's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Hart tried to score with a low kick but OByrne checks it.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Hart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OByrne has time to react.
Hart lands a nice hook to OByrne's body. OByrne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Hart misses.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart 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.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Hart down.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
OByrne lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head.
A telegraphed right hand from OByrne misses the target.
Hart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hart throws a series of punches but OByrne avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
Hart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne connects with a right hand. Hart shakes it off.
Hart blocks the body kick.
OByrne slips under a jab from Hart.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OByrne.
OByrne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hart dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as OByrne blocks the leg kick.
OByrne slips a straight right by Hart.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Hart avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OByrne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Hart. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
OByrne is rocked!
Hart throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Hart.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Hart finish him?
Hart throws the left hand but OByrne avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Hart.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
OByrne misses the body punch
and Hart counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. OByrne is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne throws a leg kick but Hart sees it coming and moves out of range.
OByrne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hart works OByrne's body with a nice hook.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart scores with a decent looking hook.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Hart.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hart.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hart circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! OByrne drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hart follows OByrne to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
OByrne misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Experiment Il swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Experiment Il only half commits.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il defending well as OByrne loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends OByrne tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves OByrne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
OByrne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
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!
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il throws a body kick that misses
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne tries to work over Experiment Il's front leg with a kick but Experiment Il checks it. #KD#
Experiment Il cracks OByrne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! OByrne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Experiment Il finish him?
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Experiment Il motions for OByrne to come forward. Experiment Il throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
OByrne slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for OByrne.
OByrne with a nice cross.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OByrne thows a body kick. Experiment Il tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Experiment Il. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a predictable looking body shot
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OByrne, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. OByrne won't want to take too many of those.
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
Experiment Il tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
OByrne wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
OByrne misses with a body punch.
OByrne avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but OByrne blocks with his arms.
Experiment Il working OByrne over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
OByrne managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il pushes OByrne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage. #T4#
OByrne misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment Il.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OByrne is defending well for now.
Experiment Il is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OByrne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OByrne misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
OByrne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
OByrne scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne'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.
#R2#
OByrne's corner calls for a 1-2. OByrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with the left hand. OByrne knows he should have avoided that one.
Experiment Il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OByrne lands with an overhand left.
OByrne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
OByrne dodges the punch combination from Experiment Il.
OByrne tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OByrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OByrne, as that shot connected.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OByrne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il avoids the body shot from OByrne. #T1#
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Experiment Il walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
OByrne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment Il.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes one to the side of the head.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Experiment Il gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il misses with a left hand
and OByrne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and moves out of range.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.#T2#
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Experiment Il manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Experiment Il moves into the clinch successfully.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OByrne misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il working OByrne over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but OByrne avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
OByrne scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Experiment Il fakes the leg kick and cracks OByrne in the body.
OByrne scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il with a jab.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Experiment Il misses
and OByrne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne lands with a cross. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment Il has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OByrne finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment Il's head.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Experiment Il if he has to take too many more of those.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. OByrne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OByrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Experiment Il as he connects with a hook.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
OByrne throws a low kick, looking for Experiment Il's leg but Experiment Il calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Experiment Il will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Experiment Il scores with a head kick.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
OByrne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment Il.
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OByrne takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne thows a body kick. Experiment Il tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
OByrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Experiment Il is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment Il lands a head shot.
Experiment Il keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
OByrne blocks a leg kick.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
Jab, jab by OByrne - just one landing.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the kisser.
OByrne ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment Il.
OByrne moves out of range of the 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!
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OByrne scores with a sloppy right hand. Experiment Il should have avoided that one. #T2#
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
OByrne walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment Il.
OByrne slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from OByrne.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick.
OByrne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by OByrne as he checks the leg kick.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Experiment Il throws a nice head kick!
OByrne lands with a straight right. Experiment Il didn't see that one coming.
OByrne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for OByrne.#T3#
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
OByrne checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Jab, jab by OByrne - just one landing.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Experiment Il manages to step out the way in time.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment Il's head.
OByrne moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
OByrne loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - OByrne had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Experiment Il misses.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
OByrne connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
OByrne misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for OByrne. That snapped Experiment Il's head back.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment Il is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by OByrne.
OByrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
OByrne throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OByrne 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OByrne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOByrne.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne lands a jab.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Reynolds. #T2#
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OByrne misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
OByrne is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy body kick from OByrne
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne misses with an uppercut.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - OByrne had a free shot at his head there.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from OByrne. #T3#
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
OByrne misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends OByrne toppling to the canvas! OByrne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
OByrne misses the body punch #KD2#
and Reynolds counters with a crisp right hand that drops OByrne! Reynolds lets OByrne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds is stalking OByrne. OByrne circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reynolds, and it's lights out! OByrne really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 31
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
OByrne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by OByrne.
OByrne slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Dall slips a jab from OByrne.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks OByrne in the body.
Nice jab there from OByrne. #TD#
Dall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne gets back to full guard.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OByrne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
OByrne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OByrne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OByrne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, OByrne has passed into half guard.
OByrne performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
OByrne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute OByrne jumps into side control!
OByrne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall won't allow OByrne to pass to mount.
OByrne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OByrne pinned against the cage. OByrne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
OByrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
OByrne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - OByrne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OByrne lands a head shot.
Dall throws a jab when OByrne was well out of range.
OByrne cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
OByrne with a jab.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OByrne lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
OByrne throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
OByrne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OByrne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but OByrne gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
OByrne tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igydo Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OByrne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OByrne looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A leg kick checked by OByrne.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from OByrne. Dall shrugs it off though.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall moves out of range of the body 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!
Dall throws the kick towards the body but OByrne avoids it.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - OByrne had a free shot at his head there.
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from OByrne enables Dall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. OByrne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dall advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but OByrne is defending well. #T3#
OByrne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OByrne is concentrating on defense, preventing Dall from advancing position. #SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but OByrne is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OByrne defends it well. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OByrne has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall throws out a loose jab but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dall.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OByrne is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, OByrne circles away and we're back to standing.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OByrne lands a nice looking 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!
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall moves away from the strike by OByrne.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
OByrne slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OByrne throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
OByrne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OByrne checks a leg kick.
OByrne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Dall scores with a takedown into OByrne's guard.
OByrne is pulling down on Dall's head to control his posture.
Dall wants to pass the guard but OByrne is keeping the position.
Igydo Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igydo Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
OByrne wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Dall is looking to advance position but OByrne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
OByrne trying to mount his opponent but Dall defends it. #T3##SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OByrne is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
OByrne is taking a breather. Dall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall wants to improve his position but OByrne is controlling well. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
OByrne is taking a breather. Dall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OByrne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph OByrne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Igydo Dall had this to say: 'The ice has been cracked'.

Event: Pride FC 26 Dog vs Gray
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as OByrne blocks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by OByrne!
OByrne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OByrne throws out the jab.
OByrne lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OByrne motions for Ramirez to come forward. OByrne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
OByrne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramirez's head backwards.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OByrne misses with a leg kick
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OByrne.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
A low kick from OByrne is predictable there
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind OByrne 's knee.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
OByrne throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez sizes up OByrne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but OByrne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OByrne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OByrne takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Ramirez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from OByrne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OByrne checks it well.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a huge head kick that drops OByrne! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iker Ramirez!
In his post fight interview, Iker Ramirez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Pride FC 21
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Plutov swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Plutov to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov tries to land a front kick but OByrne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Plutov moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
OByrne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but OByrne moved out of range nicely.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
A little jabbing left from Plutov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plutov checks a leg kick nicely.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plutov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutov is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A head kick misses from Plutov.
OByrne connects with a nice looking jab.
Plutov punishes OByrne's body with a nice straight punch.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Plutov moves away and avoids it.
Plutov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OByrne on the side of the head.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
Plutov lands with a nice body punch.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plutov throws a sloppy body shot
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but OByrne moved out of range nicely.
Plutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
OByrne tries to keep at a distance but Plutov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov. #T2#
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OByrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
OByrne lands an uppercut.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Plutov lands with a short shot to the head.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne controlling the action here for a moment.
OByrne tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
OByrne lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
Plutov tries a body shot but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
OByrne working aggressively here.
I was talking to OByrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OByrne taking a breather.
OByrne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from OByrne.
OByrne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OByrne tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne lands with a short shot to the head.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OByrne backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from OByrne.
Plutov prevents a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wasyl Plutov will probably get the nod.
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#
OByrne lands with a nice combination. Plutov backs away looking to recover.
Plutov scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
Plutov tries to land a front kick but OByrne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OByrne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Plutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
OByrne feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Plutov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Plutov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plutov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OByrne. That did some damage!#T1#
Plutov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plutov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov moves away from the strike by OByrne.
A telegraphed right hand from OByrne misses the target.
Plutov takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
OByrne blocks a jab.
Plutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Plutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plutov throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plutov throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
A jab from OByrne misses.
Plutov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
OByrne blocks a jab.#T2#
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Plutov moved away.
Plutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Plutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Plutov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and OByrne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OByrne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
OByrne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OByrne jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
OByrne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plutov momentarily.
Plutov tries to clinch but OByrne moves away
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick from Plutov.
It looked like OByrne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plutov.
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Plutov is out of range.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Plutov avoids it.
OByrne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plutov on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Plutov down.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Plutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Good work by OByrne as he checks the leg kick.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Plutov looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
A jab from Plutov misses.
OByrne defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
Plutov throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne is looking to counter punch.
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne takes one on the button.#T4#
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plutov misses with a body kick.
It looked like OByrne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Plutov. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne scores with a spinning back kick!
Plutov jabs OByrne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Plutov throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutov is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Plutov misses the jab.
OByrne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Plutov just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Plutov takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Plutov moves out of range easily.
Plutov lands a leg kick that knocks OByrne off balance momentarily.
OByrne thumps Plutov with a low kick.
OByrne catches Plutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Plutov rushes OByrne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov working aggressively here.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne leaning against his opponent.
OByrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov is leaning against OByrne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by OByrne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutov.
OByrne has Plutov pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Plutov.
OByrne scores with a jab to the jaw.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands with a kick to the temple. Plutov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Plutov misses the jab.
Plutov throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Plutov just manages to avoid it.#T2#
OByrne throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plutov slips under a jab from OByrne.
Plutov scores with a nice body kick.
OByrne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plutov's sensitive parts.
Plutov misses with a low kick.
Plutov dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!#CL#
OByrne rushes Plutov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
OByrne misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
OByrne is looking to control Plutov's arms but Plutov gets an underhook and turns him. Now OByrne has his back to the cage.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Nice body punch from OByrne - that landed with a thud.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from OByrne. #T3#
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of OByrne's head.
Plutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne.
A hook to the body from Plutov.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage.
OByrne lands a right hand.
Joseph OByrne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
OByrne works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A short right from OByrne on the inside.
OByrne taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
OByrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OByrne lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne lands an uppercut.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OByrne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A very excited looking Joseph OByrne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pride FC 16
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
OByrne avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
OByrne jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
OByrne moves out of range of the strikes.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by OByrne's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from OByrne misses.
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
OByrne with a nice cross.
OByrne lands with a cross.
Monroe ducks right into an uppercut from OByrne.
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OByrne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
OByrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Monroe misses with a hook.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Monroe down.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.
Monroe misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
OByrne throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne. #T2#
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe tries to move into range but OByrne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
OByrne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OByrne looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OByrne lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe's head back.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Monroe misses with the combination.
OByrne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Monroe misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
OByrne wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe checks a leg kick nicely.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe feints the counter takedown.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - OByrne scores with a four punch combination!#T4##TD2#
Monroe drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monroe throwing strikes but missing.
Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but OByrne is retaining full guard.
Monroe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monroe chips away with some ground and pound.
OByrne is controlling Monroe's posture.
Monroe won't allow OByrne to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
OByrne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
OByrne is looking to score with low kicks.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. OByrne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
OByrne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
OByrne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monroe cracks OByrne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monroe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OByrne - the referee stops the clock and Monroe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OByrne. Monroe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Monroe misses.
OByrne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Monroe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OByrne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monroe scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OByrne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OByrne swings widly with a right hand
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne thinks about countering with a body kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick which misses Monroe's front leg but catches the back leg as Monroe tries to avoid it.
OByrne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OByrne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OByrne misses with a few strikes there.
Monroe connects with a right hand. OByrne shakes it off.
OByrne feints and then cracks Monroe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monroe down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe jabs OByrne right on the nose. OByrne blinks but takes it well.
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe wants to counter with a clinch but OByrne pushes him away.
Monroe throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
OByrne blocks a jab.
OByrne takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Monroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OByrne misses with the body kick
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OByrne slips a jab from Monroe.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Monroe swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
As Monroe backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
OByrne looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monroe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Monroe shoots in and drives through. OByrne sprawls well.
OByrne clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OByrne is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OByrne.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from OByrne. Monroe shrugs it off though.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OByrne's hands.
Monroe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from OByrne.
OByrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monroe throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OByrne misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Nice jab there from OByrne.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
OByrne fakes the leg kick and cracks Monroe in the body.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OByrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but OByrne circles away.#TD2#
Monroe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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 Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
OByrne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monroe throws a series of punches but OByrne moves out of range.
Monroe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
OByrne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a nice leg kick.
OByrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OByrne tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe punishes OByrne's body with a nice straight punch.
OByrne is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
A low kick from OByrne is predictable there #TD2#
and Monroe counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Monroe.#T1#
Monroe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Monroe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monroe wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy.
Monroe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused OByrne some visible discomfort.
OByrne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monroe is pressing down on OByrne's thigh, looking to free his foot. OByrne is holding on for now.
OByrne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Monroe prevents OByrne from improving his position.#T2#
Monroe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OByrne's head.
Monroe trying to mount his opponent but OByrne defends it.
Monroe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OByrne is pressing down on Monroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OByrne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OByrne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monroe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OByrne keeping full guard, as Monroe tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OByrne takes a jab right on the kisser.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monroe is able to avoid easily.
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
OByrne is rocked!#T4#
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OByrne scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
OByrne throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Monroe has managed to clinch.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
OByrne cracks Monroe with a nice body shot.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
Still in the clinch, OByrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from OByrne.
OByrne blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OByrne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Our winner, Joseph OByrne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Pride FC 11
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
OByrne looks for the body kick but Huhrera saw that one coming.
OByrne misses with a looping right.
OByrne tests Huhrera 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huhrera scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne cracks Huhrera with a good jab.#TD#
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into OByrne's guard.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but OByrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but OByrne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Huhrera is controlling OByrne's posture.#T1#
OByrne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OByrne passes into side control.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Huhrera is trying to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera being controlled for a moment.
Huhrera is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Huhrera is looking to reverse the position.
Huhrera gets back to half guard.
Huhrera is staying active underneath OByrne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OByrne wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is defending well.
OByrne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Huhrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OByrne's waist but OByrne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huhrera off to one side.
OByrne lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Huhrera misses with a body shot.
Huhrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Huhrera .
OByrne misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huhrera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OByrne - the referee stops the clock and Huhrera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OByrne. Huhrera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huhrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Huhrera shoots in and drives through. OByrne sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huhrera . That did some damage!
Huhrera shoots in but no luck this time.
OByrne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Huhrera rushes OByrne and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Huhrera gets control of OByrne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huhrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Huhrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huhrera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! OByrne escapes and throws Huhrera 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne scores with a nice head shot.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OByrne scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huhrera fails with the takedown.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huhrera .
OByrne slips a straight right by Huhrera .
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne dips to his left and cracks Huhrera with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne feints and then cracks Huhrera 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huhrera down.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huhrera .
Huhrera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera misses with a lunging right hand
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Huhrera will feel that in the morning.
OByrne is looking to clinch. #T1#
Huhrera throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne cracks Huhrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huhrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
OByrne throws a shot to the body.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from OByrne misses.
OByrne leaves Huhrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OByrne slips under a jab.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huhrera lands a right hook to the body.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a takedown but OByrne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huhrera 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but OByrne gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Huhrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne scores with a kick to the body.
Huhrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OByrne.
Huhrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by OByrne.
A lazy left from OByrne finds it's target.
OByrne with a nice cross.
OByrne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huhrera swinging wildly here.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huhrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
OByrne's corner calls for a 1-2. OByrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Huhrera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Huhrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura here.
Huhrera is stalling here. OByrne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Huhrera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OByrne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.#T4#
Huhrera manages to get back to half guard.
OByrne prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
OByrne content to control rather than advance.
OByrne passes into side control, despite Huhrera 's attempt to control the position.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Huhrera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Huhrera misses.
Huhrera dives in and grabs OByrne's left leg, looking for a takedown. OByrne pushes down on Huhrera 's head and hops out.
Huhrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OByrne but OByrne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huhrera tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huhrera throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
Huhrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huhrera 's sensitive parts.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a takedown. OByrne tries to sprawl out of it but Huhrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OByrne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
OByrne lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from OByrne as Huhrera shoots in.
Huhrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Huhrera avoids the body shot from OByrne.
OByrne lands a nice shot that snaps Huhrera 's head back.
Huhrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne with a nice cross.
OByrne cracks Huhrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Huhrera fails with the takedown
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huhrera .
OByrne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
OByrne has Huhrera up against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Huhrera works on OByrne's body with a couple of short punches.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huhrera blocks an uppercut.
Huhrera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OByrne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from OByrne.
Good body shot from OByrne.
OByrne lands with a right to the head.
OByrne trying to control the position but instead, Huhrera has worked for underhooks and has pushed OByrne into the cage.#T3#
OByrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huhrera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OByrne up against the cage.
Huhrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OByrne can't find room to land a body shot as Huhrera controls the action.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huhrera 's elbow.
Huhrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OByrne smiles and moves away.
Huhrera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Huhrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
Nice jab there from OByrne.
Huhrera misses with a combination
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Huhrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
Huhrera throws out a loose jab but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
OByrne stuffs the takedown attempt from Huhrera . Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Huhrera is looking to clinch.
OByrne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huhrera with a body shot.
Huhrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huhrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Huhrera throws a series of strikes that have OByrne backpedaling.
Huhrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huhrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne blocks a jab.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huhrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huhrera throws a combination that misses
and OByrne counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OByrne 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from OByrne misses.
Power scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by OByrne.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
OByrne throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Power does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Power misses.
OByrne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OByrne. That one must have hurt.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OByrne thuds his shin into the meat of Power's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target. #T1#
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power's coach down at Total Impact MMA/KT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Power's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OByrne.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OByrne misses with a leg kick
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne fakes the leg kick and cracks Power in the body.
Power connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OByrne is defending well for now.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
OByrne cracks Power with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OByrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OByrne tries a body shot but Power blocks it. #T2#
OByrne is working Power over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne looking to stall.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne lands a body shot.
Power prevents a body shot from OByrne. #BC#
OByrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A big left from OByrne misses.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Power counters with a series of strikes. OByrne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power 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.
Power's corner calls for a 1-2. Power obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Power throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OByrne throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Power throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power checks the leg kick.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OByrne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
OByrne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OByrne misses with a double jab.
Power is looking to slow OByrne down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Power rushes OByrne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! OByrne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
Power checks a low kick from OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne misses with a looping right.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but OByrne steps away.
Power throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from OByrne.
OByrne checks the leg kick nicely there.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
OByrne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power checks a low kick from OByrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Power counter with a right hand.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
A big left from OByrne misses.
OByrne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Power feints a counter leg kick.
Power looks to land a left hand but OByrne moved out of range nicely.#T1#
OByrne scores with a jab.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Power coming out on top.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
OByrne throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power throws out a counter right but OByrne avoids it with no problem.
OByrne takes a kick to the side of the head.
OByrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Power blocks a jab.
Power throws out a powerful jab.
Power throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Power lands a big head kick that sends OByrne tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves OByrne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
OByrne is rocked!#T2#
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OByrne.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends OByrne's eyes rolling into the back of his head! OByrne drops to his knees and Power pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Power!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Power started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC #38
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ali looks to land a combination but OByrne avoids it well.
OByrne tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
OByrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali tries to work over OByrne's front leg with a kick but OByrne checks it.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but OByrne avoids it.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OByrne checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OByrne tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali lands a jab.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range. #T1#
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
Ali thumps OByrne with a low kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne misses with a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ali tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OByrne.
OByrne misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with some punches.
OByrne is trying to maintain a safe position but Ali gets an underhook and turns OByrne into the cage.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
Ali lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with the head strike.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
OByrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne takes a shot to the head.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
Good body shot from OByrne.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Ali.
OByrne tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
OByrne lands with a short shot to the head.
OByrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
OByrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OByrne checks the leg kick.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
OByrne slips a straight right by Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
Ali is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OByrne's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ali rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but OByrne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali scores with a kick to the body.
Ali connects with the punch.
OByrne throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
OByrne blocks a jab.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side 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!
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OByrne works the jab nicely.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
OByrne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
OByrne swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
OByrne moves out of range as Ali strikes.
OByrne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Ali tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
Donk. OByrne catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from OByrne misses
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
OByrne takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Ali. #T3#
OByrne walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OByrne throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
Ali throws a counter high kick but OByrne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ali moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
OByrne moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
OByrne throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne with a jab.
OByrne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away. #T4#
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali slips under a jab from OByrne.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by OByrne.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ali moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
OByrne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Ali settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OByrne checks a leg kick.
OByrne throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by OByrne.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
Ali takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
OByrne flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OByrne, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OByrne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali throws a leg kick
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Ali does no damage. #T1#
Ali throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Ali fakes the leg kick and cracks OByrne in the body.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but OByrne just manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
Ali misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
OByrne defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
OByrne connects with a single shot there.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
OByrne's corner calls for a 1-2. OByrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali 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.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne avoids the head kick by Ali.
OByrne lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. OByrne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OByrne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Ali.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne works Ali's body with a nice hook.
OByrne tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by OByrne!
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a low kick.#T4#
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Ali darts in and clinches OByrne up against the cage.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
OByrne working aggressively here.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne taking a breather.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph OByrne.
I've got OByrne 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A very excited looking Joseph OByrne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Bohi throws the kick towards the body but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bohi throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Bohi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OByrne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bohi will feel that in the morning.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Bohi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bohi blocks the body kick.
OByrne blocks a jab.
Bohi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bohi 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.
Bohi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OByrne scores with a nice head shot.
Bohi avoids a kick to the body.
Bohi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Bohi as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
OByrne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bohi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bohi misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
The fighters circling - Bohi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bohi throws a series of punches but OByrne avoids them all with ease.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bohi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bohi throws a low kick but it's checked well by OByrne.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OByrne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OByrne throws a head kick but Bohi moves out of range.
Bohi tries to counter with a clinch but OByrne shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Bohi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OByrne.
OByrne feints and then cracks Bohi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bohi down.
A decent looking cross lands there for OByrne.
OByrne cracks the inside of Bohi's front leg.
Bohi misses with a low kick.
Bohi throws a leg kick but OByrne checks it.
Bohi swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Bohi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from OByrne.
Bohi throws a lazy body kick
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bohi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne counters with a body kick that stops Bohi in his tracks momentarily.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.
Bohi missing with a left hand there. OByrne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from OByrne. Bohi shrugs it off though.
OByrne jabs Bohi right on the nose. Bohi blinks but takes it well.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bohi.
Bohi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne misses with a combination
and Bohi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne cracks Bohi with a good jab.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohi lunges at OByrne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OByrne's hand.
OByrne lands with a straight right. Bohi didn't see that one coming.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne thuds his shin into the meat of Bohi's side.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne. #T4#
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bohi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OByrne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bohi on the side of the head.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohi was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Bohi saw that one coming.
Bohi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohi manages to avoid it.
OByrne cracks Bohi with a right hand to the side of the head.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bohi blocks the body kick.
Bohi looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Bohi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
OByrne moves into range and clinches up with Bohi.
OByrne lands a left hand.
Bohi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OByrne blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
That's time! OByrne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bohi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Bohi's ribs.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Bohi's ribs.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Bohi swings widly with a right hand
and OByrne counters with an outside leg kick.
OByrne is looking to wear down Bohi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bohi misses the shot to the body.
Bohi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OByrne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne tries to clinch up but Bohi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bohi throws a counter combo.
OByrne lands a jab to Bohi's midsection.
Bohi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Bohi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bohi blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Bohi misses.
A big left from Bohi misses.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bohi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OByrne fakes the leg kick and cracks Bohi in the body.
OByrne swings for the body but Bohi moves out of range.
Bohi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
A shot to the liver by OByrne. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne tries to clinch up.
Bohi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Bohi's body. Bohi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
OByrne keeps Bohi at a distance using the push kick.
Bohi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bohi can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bohi throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
OByrne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bohi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bohi.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bohi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bohi throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohi drops his hands momentarily and OByrne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bohi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OByrne cracks Bohi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Bohi.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bohi 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.
OByrne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
OByrne pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Bohi takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Bohi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bohi throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
Bohi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bohi throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OByrne tests Bohi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bohi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Bohi saw that one coming.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bohi. That did some damage!
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bohi throws out a counter right but OByrne avoids it with no problem.
Bohi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Bohi misses with a right hand
and OByrne counters with a leg kick.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Bohi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Bohi's leg. Bohi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bohi thuds a left hand into OByrne's body.
Bohi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne lands a jab to the nose.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Bohi sees coming a mile off.
Bohi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bohi misses with a straight right.
Bohi throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Bohi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bohi cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bohi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Bohi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Bohi moves his leg out of the way.
OByrne swings for the body but Bohi moves out of range.
Bohi misses the shot to the body.
Bohi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from OByrne.
Bohi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by OByrne. Beautiful body shot.
Bohi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And OByrne counters with a quick kick to the body but Bohi blocks it.
Bohi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OByrne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne scores with a jab to the jaw.
OByrne feints and then cracks Bohi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bohi down.
Bohi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohi manages to avoid it.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Bohi takes one on the button.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bohi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bohi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bohi throws a jab when OByrne was well out of range.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne throws a jab when Bohi was well out of range.
Bohi throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bohi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from OByrne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bohi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bohi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Bohi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bohi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OByrne cracks Bohi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Bohi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bohi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne cracks the inside of Bohi's front leg.
Bohi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bohi throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Bohi only half commits.
Bohi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! OByrne drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bohi follows OByrne to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Bohi!
Our winner, Dakota Bohi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OByrne - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OByrne. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OByrne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kettu, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kettu. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Kettu manages to step out the way in time.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kettu under the eye.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow OByrne down.
Kettu swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kettu punishes OByrne's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne slips a straight right by Kettu.#CL2#
OByrne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kettu blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Kettu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from OByrne.
Nice body punch from Kettu - that landed with a thud.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu tries a body shot but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne misses with a body punch.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kettu. That snapped OByrne's head back.
Kettu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by OByrne.
OByrne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne thuds his shin into the meat of Kettu's side.
OByrne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OByrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
OByrne scores with a decent looking hook.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne blocks a jab.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
OByrne blocks a jab.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kettu slips a jab and a cross from OByrne.
OByrne tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.#T4#
Kettu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
OByrne catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
Kettu throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne tries a quick counter leg kick but Kettu is wise to it.
Kettu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
OByrne lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
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#
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
OByrne lands with a right hand.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
OByrne lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OByrne lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and OByrne counters with a nice body shot.
OByrne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kettu checks it well.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
OByrne lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
Kettu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu lets loose with a powerful body kick. OByrne will feel that in the morning.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
OByrne feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
OByrne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by OByrne!
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Kettu. #T2#
OByrne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Kettu saw it coming and moves away.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OByrne throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kettu throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but OByrne is out of range. #CL#
Kettu clinches.
Kettu gets through OByrne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kettu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
OByrne tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
OByrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Kettu gets through OByrne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kettu.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne lands with a right to the head.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from OByrne fails to land.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne lands a left hand.
OByrne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OByrne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu blocks a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OByrne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kettu's brow.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike.
OByrne blocking some punches.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Kettu misses.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Kettu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from OByrne misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
OByrne tries to land a body kick
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
OByrne tries to clinch there but Kettu circles away.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne misses with a head kick.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks OByrne off balance momentarily.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu lands a head kick. OByrne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from OByrne.
OByrne scores with a jab.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OByrne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
OByrne slips under a jab.
Kettu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from OByrne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
OByrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
OByrne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OByrne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
Kettu blocking some punches.
OByrne tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
OByrne misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne prevents a body shot from Kettu.
OByrne lands a left hand.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from OByrne. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch. #T4#
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne with a nice cross.#CL2#
OByrne has closed the distance and engaged Kettu in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
OByrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne misses with some punches.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Kettu on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph OByrne.
I think OByrne 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1##CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
OByrne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as OByrne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OByrne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arendse is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne. #T1#
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Good body shot from OByrne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
OByrne lands a shot to the body.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse misses with some punches.
OByrne misses with a body punch.
Arendse tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Arendse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OByrne lands a left hand.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.#BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse scores with a head kick. OByrne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
OByrne scores with a jab.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse stuns OByrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
Arendse is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
Arendse scores with a hook.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse misses with a hook.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse backing away here, and OByrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Jab from Arendse.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
OByrne throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range. #T4#
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!#CL#
Arendse pushes OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
OByrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arendse tests OByrne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OByrne doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Arendse thumps OByrne with a low kick.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from OByrne misses.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.#T2#
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OByrne can do to turn this around?
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of OByrne's head.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.#T3#
Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse drops his hands momentarily and OByrne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and OByrne counters with a low kick, right behind Arendse 's knee. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses the body punch
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and OByrne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Arendse.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and OByrne counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a hook.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing.
Arendse blocks a head kick by OByrne.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Arendse cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
OByrne lands a shot to the body.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne takes one to the chin there.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Arendse digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Arendse's torso.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Arendse misses with a body shot
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.#T2#
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arendse tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OByrne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse. #T3#
OByrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Arendse checks it
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne lands a front kick.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
OByrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from OByrne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Arendse wants to clinch up but OByrne keeps it at a distance.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
OByrne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arendse takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse keeps OByrne at a distance using the push kick.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
OByrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OByrne's head.
OByrne throws a poor cross that misses
and Arendse counters with a good, hard body kick but OByrne shrugs it off.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
OByrne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne misses with a body punch
and Arendse counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a good jab.#T4#
OByrne misses the jab.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Arendse only half commits.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
OByrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OByrne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse had his way with Joseph OByrne in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
OByrne thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and OByrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arendse misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Arendse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps OByrne's head back.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with OByrne against the cage. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OByrne - that will leave a mark!
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
OByrne swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse lunges at OByrne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OByrne's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a nice leg kick.
Arendse is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it. #CL#
Arendse has OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OByrne pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
OByrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Arendse tries to break free but OByrne pushes him back against the cage.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
OByrne trying to stall but Arendse improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OByrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Arendse.
OByrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne. #BC2#
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
OByrne misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
Arendse lands with a hook. OByrne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enitan Arendse.
Well Arendse 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 170 Perez - Sweetie Pie
Date: Oct 25, 2018

#R1#
Tektas throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne staying out of range there.
OByrne throws a leg kick which misses Tektas's front leg but catches the back leg as Tektas tries to avoid it.
Tektas looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Tektas misses with a straight left.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Tektas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Tektas there.
OByrne takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
OByrne slips a straight right by Tektas.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tektas shoots in but no luck this time.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tektas throws a combination that misses
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas misses the jab.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tektas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tektas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tektas throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
We've been told by OByrne's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Tektas swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Tektas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
OByrne sizes up Tektas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OByrne scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne is looking to slow Tektas down with leg kicks.
Tektas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OByrne defends it nicely.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.#T3#
OByrne misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown. OByrne fights it but they end up in guard.
Tektas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tektas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tektas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OByrne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tektas has OByrne in his guard.#REVR#
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tektas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
OByrne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Tektas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tektas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tektas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! OByrne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tektas, into his guard. #REVR#
Tektas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
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#
OByrne misses with an uppercut. Tektas saw that one coming.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Tektas does no damage.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tektas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OByrne, right into the meat.
Tektas defending well as OByrne loads up on a big left hand.
Tektas connects with a body shot.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. OByrne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
A jab from Tektas misses.
Tektas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tektas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas with the counter takedown but OByrne avoids it easily.
Tektas throws out a loose jab but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tektas blocks the leg kick.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a push kick but Tektas slaps the foot to one side.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
OByrne throws a head kick but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Tektas looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
OByrne connects with the punch.
OByrne stuns Tektas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tektas's sensitive parts.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tektas shoots in and bounces OByrne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but OByrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
OByrne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tektas.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
Tektas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OByrne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tektas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OByrne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tektas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OByrne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OByrne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
OByrne jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
OByrne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tektas throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Tektas blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Tektas.
OByrne half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OByrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tektas.
OByrne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tektas is defended easily by OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
Tektas misses with a lunging right hand
and OByrne counters with a body kick.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas misses with a jab to the body
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
Tektas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tektas throws out a loose jab but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by OByrne.
OByrne throws a shot to the body.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
OByrne thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
OByrne thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Tektas's torso.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
OByrne throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Tektas jabs OByrne right on the nose. OByrne blinks but takes it well.
Tektas scores with a jab to the jaw.
OByrne scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tektas slips under a jab from OByrne.
Tektas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Tektas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Tektas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tektas with the counter takedown but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Tektas scores with a four punch combination!
OByrne keeps Tektas at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Tektas misses.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Tektas.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Tektas.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Tektas throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tektas misses the jab.
OByrne throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Tektas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne misses with a straight left.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tektas backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OByrne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

Event: ABW 163 Kai - Matazz
Date: Sep 25, 2018

#R1#
OByrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos lands a jab.
OByrne throws a hook but Megalos blocks it.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range.
Megalos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Megalos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Megalos throws a good cross that connects.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos stuns OByrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Megalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OByrne tries a low kick but Megalos avoids it.#CL2#
OByrne has managed to clinch. #BC2#
OByrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Megalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Megalos.
A thudding body kick lands there by Megalos!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne jabs Megalos right on the nose. Megalos blinks but takes it well.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range.
Megalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Megalos coming out on top.
Megalos tries to land a body kick
and OByrne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Megalos's knee momentarily.
A solid body kick from OByrne. #T1#
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from OByrne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Megalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Megalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Megalos is out of range.
Megalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Megalos misses with a straight right.
Megalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Megalos.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne lands the left hand.
Megalos is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it.
OByrne takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Megalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OByrne scores with a hook to the body. Megalos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OByrne scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Megalos is rocked!
Megalos misses with a straight right.
OByrne works the jab nicely.
Oh Megalos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megalos.
OByrne thumps Megalos with a low kick.
Megalos takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2##CL2#
OByrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
OByrne lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Megalos to his knees! OByrne keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph OByrne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1#
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne throws a head kick that half lands.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse misses with a low kick as OByrne jumps back.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OByrne thinking.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Arendse misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne thinks about the counter body kick.
OByrne wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.#T1#
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
OByrne drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OByrne takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
OByrne misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Arendse lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
OByrne slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by OByrne.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Arendse avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away. #T4#
Arendse thuds his shin into the meat of OByrne's side.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
OByrne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces OByrne off the cage and back into range.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
OByrne cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne misses with a hook.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
OByrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. OByrne will feel that in the morning.
A jab lands there for OByrne.#T1#
Arendse looks to land a body kick but OByrne moved away.
Arendse connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OByrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.#T2#
OByrne misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OByrne, pushing him back against the cage.
OByrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne blocks an uppercut.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OByrne is trying to stall.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne blocks an uppercut.
OByrne has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OByrne can turn it around.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OByrne can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OByrne lands with a left to the head.
OByrne working Arendse over with knees to the body.
OByrne digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Arendse has had enough of the clinch but OByrne keeps him there for the moment.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OByrne.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
OByrne tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
OByrne tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
A shot in the inside from OByrne.
OByrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - OByrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow OByrne down.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne wants to counter with a clinch but Arendse pushes him away.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a body shot. #T1#
OByrne throws a sloppy body shot
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OByrne thinking.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne connects with a jab.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a poor cross that misses
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Arendse was not able to check.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
OByrne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head 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!
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Nice body kick there by OByrne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OByrne tries to clinch but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OByrne's head.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OByrne throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
OByrne cracks a nice hook into Arendse's ribs.
OByrne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse blocks the body kick. #T4#
OByrne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arendse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and OByrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
OByrne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but OByrne moved away.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joseph OByrne just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OByrne tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OByrne - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OByrne. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Arendse throws a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse backing away here, and OByrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
OByrne moves out of range of the strikes.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse slips under a jab.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
OByrne lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on OByrne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
OByrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Arendse. #ROC#
OByrne is rocked!
Arendse managing to block the knees to the body from OByrne.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Arendse blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Arendse blocking some punches.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from OByrne.
Arendse digs a right hand into OByrne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OByrne's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from OByrne.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OByrne stalling in the clinch but Arendse improves position.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
OByrne presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OByrne. #BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
A jab from Arendse misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Arendse.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse scores with a jab.
A left lands for OByrne.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Arendse wants to clinch.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
OByrne walks into a left hand.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
A big right from Arendse misses.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
OByrne defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range. #T3#
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OByrne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
OByrne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
OByrne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse fires out a quick counter leg kick but OByrne just manages to avoid it.
OByrne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OByrne looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
OByrne misses with a body kick.#T4#
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from OByrne misses
and Arendse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a right hand to the body.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arendse 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 146 Perez - Jones II
Date: Jul 19, 2018

#R1#
Attack misses with a body shot.
OByrne is looking to counter with a body kick.
Attack misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Attack, right into the meat.
Attack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
OByrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Attack looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
Attack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches OByrne on the side of the head.
OByrne checks the leg kick.
Attack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Attack swings widly with a right hand
and OByrne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Attack throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Attack throws a lazy uppercut
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Attack lands with a straight right. OByrne didn't see that one coming.
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!
Attack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Attack throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with an inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Attack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Attack's head.#T1#
Attack misses with a right hand
and OByrne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Attack.
As Attack backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Attack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Attack throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OByrne, right into the meat.
Attack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne counters with a body kick.
Attack misses with a lunging right hand
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Attack throws an off balance right hand
letting OByrne counter with a right hand.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
Attack lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne lands an overhand right.
Attack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Attack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Attack misses with a right hand
and OByrne counters with a nice leg kick.
Attack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OByrne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
OByrne staying out of range there.
Attack moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne slips a jab from Attack.
Attack misses with a straight right.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Attack misses.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looks like OByrne has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Attack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
Attack falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Attack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Attack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Attack under the eye.
Attack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OByrne counters with a nice body shot.
Attack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
OByrne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attack.
Attack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Attack. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for OByrne.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OByrne is looking to counter with head kicks.
OByrne thuds his shin into the meat of Attack's side.
Attack throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
Attack looks winded!
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Attack down.
Attack throws a nice inside leg kick.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Attack under the eye.#ROC#
Attack is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Attack takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - OByrne sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Attack bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 138 Perez - Byyler
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1#
OByrne thows a body kick. Dzhugashvili tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne connects with a body shot that sends Dzhugashvili's belly button to the back.
Dzhugashvili walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
Dzhugashvili fails to land with a series of punches.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dzhugashvili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OByrne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzhugashvili scrambles back to his feet.
Dzhugashvili misses with a double jab.
Dzhugashvili throws a series of punches but OByrne avoids them all with ease.
OByrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dzhugashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dzhugashvili's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhugashvili misses with a straight left.
Dzhugashvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OByrne throws a fast counter high kick but Dzhugashvili manages to duck under it in time.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne delivers a nice body kick.
Dzhugashvili misses with a double jab
and OByrne counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
OByrne connects with a body shot.
Dzhugashvili falls off balance throwing a combination
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dzhugashvili is breathing heavily.
OByrne scores with a hook.
OByrne slaps away a takedown attempt from Dzhugashvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OByrne scores with a kick to the body.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dzhugashvili walks into a stiff left hand from OByrne.
Dzhugashvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
Dzhugashvili throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Dzhugashvili's ribs.#KD2#
OByrne lands a big head kick that sends Dzhugashvili tumbling to the mat! OByrne takes a step backwards and waves Dzhugashvili back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dzhugashvili is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhugashvili tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a big right hand! Oh Dzhugashvili is in trouble here! OByrne follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
Our winner, Joseph OByrne, 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.
Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a black day for out dearest Motherland. I shall arrange the purging of my opponent effective immediately.'.

Event: ABW 128 Verygood - Murhaa II
Date: May 08, 2018

#R1#
OByrne feints and then cracks Vanna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanna down.
Vanna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vanna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and OByrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
OByrne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
OByrne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vanna wants to control from the top but OByrne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna stopping the sweep attempt from OByrne.
OByrne is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but OByrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OByrne lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Vanna shoots in for a double leg but OByrne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OByrne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne digs a good hook to Vanna's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
Vanna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanna 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vanna looks winded!
Vanna tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna misses with a body shot.
Vanna is still on wobbly legs! Can OByrne finish him?
OByrne thows a body kick. Vanna tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vanna seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##KD#
OByrne lands a big head kick that sends Vanna tumbling to the mat! OByrne takes a step backwards and waves Vanna back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanna doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
OByrne thinks about countering with a body kick.
OByrne scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from OByrne tenderised Vanna's leg. Vanna is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OByrne.
We've been told by OByrne's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanna's sensitive parts.
Vanna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanna misses with a takedown
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
OByrne is looking to wear down Vanna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Vanna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vanna tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanna doesn't seem bothered though.
OByrne thumps Vanna with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
OByrne lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne 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#
OByrne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OByrne fakes the leg kick and cracks Vanna in the body.
We've been informed that Vanna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vanna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne cracks a nice hook into Vanna's ribs.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from OByrne.
Vanna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne digs a good hook to Vanna's body.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vanna is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
OByrne lands a front kick.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Vanna's leg. Vanna is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.#KD#
OByrne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vanna sprawling to the canvas! Vanna rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can OByrne finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanna at a distance.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
Vanna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OByrne drops Vanna with a big left hand! Vanna is injured, injured bad! OByrne jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
A relieved looking Joseph OByrne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Marcin Vanna had this to say: 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.

Event: ABW 119 OByrne - Fonseca
Date: Apr 03, 2018

#R1#
OByrne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fonseca thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fonseca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fonseca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fonseca thinking.
Fonseca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OByrne circles away quickly and effectively.
OByrne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OByrne checks a leg kick.
Fonseca throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a solid leg kick but OByrne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fonseca.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fonseca avoids a punch combination nicely.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
OByrne lands a nice shot that snaps Fonseca's head back.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by OByrne. #T1#
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Fonseca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonseca misses with a hook
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fonseca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Fonseca scores with a sloppy right hand. OByrne should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OByrne lands a jab to Fonseca's midsection.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Fonseca.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fonseca throws out the jab.
Fonseca moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fonseca throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne. #T2#
Fonseca throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and OByrne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OByrne.
OByrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OByrne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fonseca's efforts to push away.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fonseca wants to break free but OByrne has control.
OByrne just leaning against Fonseca, taking a breather. #BC2#
Fonseca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonseca swings widly with a right hand
and OByrne counters with a nice body shot.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fonseca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a looping right.
Fonseca checks a low kick from OByrne.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fonseca connects with a jab.
Fonseca throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fonseca's sensitive parts.
Fonseca lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
OByrne is rocked!
Fonseca missing with a left hand there. OByrne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
Fonseca cracks OByrne with a right hand to the side of the head.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fonseca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fonseca throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OByrne slips a jab from Fonseca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne moves out of range as Fonseca strikes.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fonseca. #CL#
OByrne rushes Fonseca and presses him up against the cage.
OByrne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
OByrne lands with a short shot to the head.
OByrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonsecas head.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne misses with a body punch.
Fonseca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fonseca is trying to break the clinch but OByrne is controlling him.
OByrne lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by OByrne.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OByrne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
Fonseca cracks OByrne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Fonseca.
OByrne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fonseca lands an impressive looking overhand right. OByrne doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fonseca cracks OByrne with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! OByrne falls to his knees and Fonseca doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Fonseca!
Juan Fonseca is the new lightweight champion!

Event: ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1#
Huhrera lands with an uppercut that bounces OByrne off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Huhrera .
Sloppy strikes from Huhrera . Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Huhrera drops OByrne with a nice combination! Huhrera dives into OByrne's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
OByrne is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OByrne is still in real trouble! Can Huhrera finish him?
Huhrera arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! OByrne's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ABW 97 O'Byrne - Attack
Date: Jan 11, 2018

#R1#
Attack throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Attack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Attack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Attack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Attack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne looks to land a combination. Attack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Attack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne dodges the punch combination from Attack.
OByrne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by OByrne's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OByrne thuds his right hand into Attack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Attack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Attack walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Attack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OByrne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Attack scrambles back to his feet.
Attack throws a series of punches but OByrne avoids them all with ease.
OByrne is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
OByrne rushes Attack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne tries a body shot but Attack blocks it.
We've been informed that Attack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Attack.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Attack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Attack misses with the combination.
As Attack backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Attack misses with a head kick.
OByrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Attack. Those never looked like landing.
Attack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from OByrne lands.
Attack throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
Attack looks to land a combination but OByrne avoids it well.
OByrne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
OByrne lands the left hand.
Attack misses with a double jab.
OByrne keeps Attack at a distance using the push kick.
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Attack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Attack throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily. #T3#
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Attack moves away.
Attack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Attack throws a body shot but no joy.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Attack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zach Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Attack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OByrne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OByrne half committed to a counter leg kick.
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Attack off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Attack.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Attack looks winded!
Attack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Attack throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Attack! OByrne dives in looking to finish! Attack is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Joseph OByrne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 88 Tektas - O'Byrne
Date: Dec 12, 2017

#R1#
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tektas.
Tektas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but OByrne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tektas shoots and misses
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Tektas was not able to check.
Tektas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been hearing reports that Tektas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tektas's sensitive parts.
Tektas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OByrne.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tektas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
OByrne feints and then cracks Tektas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tektas down.
OByrne motions for Tektas to come forward. OByrne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Tektas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Tektas. Those never looked like landing.
OByrne moves out of range of the strikes.
Tektas shoots in looking for a takedown. OByrne tries to sprawl out of it but Tektas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OByrne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Tektas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tektas throws a leg kick
and OByrne counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tektas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tektas misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tektas. That did some damage!
Tektas throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Tektas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tektas throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Tektas avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
A swing and a miss from Tektas.
Tektas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tektas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tektas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tektas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OByrne throws out a loose jab but Tektas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tektas misses with a looping left.
Tektas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tektas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tektas checks a leg kick.
Tektas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Nice body kick there by OByrne.
OByrne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tektas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OByrne scrambles back to his feet.
Tektas tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OByrne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tektas with a jab.
Tektas misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
OByrne slips a straight right by Tektas.
Tektas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tektas is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
OByrne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tektas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tektas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tektas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tektas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OByrne throws a low kick but Tektas avoids it.
OByrne lands with an overhand left.
OByrne has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne scores with a leg kick. #T1#
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne misses with a low kick as Tektas jumps back.
Tektas looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Tektas fails with the takedown
and OByrne counters with a nice body shot.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
OByrne slips under a jab from Tektas.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Tektas moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Tektas's torso.#T2#
Tektas misses with a straight right.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Tektas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OByrne digs a good hook to Tektas's body.
Tektas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tektas throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
Tektas moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tektas's sensitive parts.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tektas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne lands a body shot.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tektas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tektas avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Tektas misses with a straight right.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Tektas shoots in and gets a takedown into OByrne's guard.
Tektas looking to pass the guard.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
OByrne has Tektas pulled in close to control his posture.
Tektas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OByrne is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Tektas trying to control but OByrne is working from the bottom.
Tektas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OByrne is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OByrne slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tektas.
Tektas missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tektas finds it's way round the side to connect with OByrne's head.
OByrne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tektas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Tektas backs off OByrne throws a huge counter combo but Tektas manages to avoid it all.
Tektas misses with a low kick.
Tektas misses with a shot to the body
and Tektas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from OByrne #TD#
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Tektas is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne tries to roll over but Tektas keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tektas passes to side control.
Tektas wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tektas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OByrne has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tektas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, OByrne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tektas but great work by OByrne.#T2#
Tektas is looking to regain half guard here but OByrne keeps moving and retains side control.
Tektas being controlled for a moment.
Tektas tries to buck OByrne off but OByrne is having none of it.
Tektas wants to control but OByrne postures up.#T3#
Tektas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tektas can't do much from the bottom here.
Tektas is looking to regain half guard here but OByrne keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tektas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tektas is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by OByrne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OByrne.
Tektas looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Tektas clobbers OByrne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tektas. That did some damage!
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
OByrne blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joseph OByrne just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tektas blocks the body kick.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tektas connects with a body shot.
OByrne misses with a leg kick.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tektas throws the left hand but OByrne avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Tektas. #TD#
Tektas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OByrne wants to improve his position but Tektas is controlling well. #T1#
Tektas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tektas wants to take a breather but OByrne is having none of it. #SUB#
Tektas wants to work for an arm triangle but OByrne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Tektas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OByrne defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tektas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tektas tries to pass the half guard into mount. OByrne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tektas is keen to just control but OByrne is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tektas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tektas is looking to advance position but OByrne won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tektas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Tektas.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tektas finds it's way round the side to connect with OByrne's head.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Tektas is looking to score with low kicks.
Tektas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but OByrne is out of range. #T4#
OByrne throws a shot to the body.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
Tektas shoots in looking for a takedown. OByrne tries to sprawl out of it but Tektas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OByrne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tektas misses the target.
Tektas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OByrne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OByrne takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses.
Tektas misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tektas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tektas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OByrne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tektas's calf.
OByrne cracks a nice hook into Tektas's ribs.
OByrne connects with a body shot that sends Tektas's belly button to the back.
A lazy body kick from OByrne #TD#
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OByrne is looking to regain half guard here but Tektas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Tektas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tektas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OByrne wants to control but Tektas postures up.#T1##SUB#
Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but OByrne is defending well. #SUB#
Tektas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OByrne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tektas wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tektas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OByrne has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tektas throws a strike aimed at the side of OByrne's head but OByrne avoids it well.
Tektas wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy.
OByrne tries to bench press Tektas off him but Tektas keeps the position.
Tektas is looking to take a break and control but OByrne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tektas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Tektas wants to control but OByrne is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tektas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tektas thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tektas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tektas misses with a hook
and OByrne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tektas thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Tektas moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tektas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne sizes up Tektas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tektas throws a sloppy body shot
and OByrne counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tektas throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OByrne jabs Tektas right on the nose. Tektas blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OByrne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph OByrne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

Event: ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017

#R1#
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata is looking to slow OByrne down with leg kicks.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne backing away here, and Hijikata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata tries a quick counter leg kick but OByrne is wise to it.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
OByrne pushes Hijikata away with a front kick.#CL#
OByrne moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hijikata.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from OByrne.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata. #T1#
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
OByrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OByrne lands a left hand.
Hijikata looking to stall. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Hijikata backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hijikata throws a predictable looking body shot
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Hijikata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OByrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
OByrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for OByrne.
OByrne has Hijikata pressed against the cage, preventing Hijikata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hijikata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OByrne has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from OByrne - that landed with a thud.
Hijikata looks winded!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata is trying to break free.
OByrne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
OByrne manages to break the clinch.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OByrne rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hijikata.#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
OByrne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Hijikata moved away.
Hijikata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OByrne. That one must have hurt.
OByrne lands a front kick.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
Hijikata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. Hijikata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Hijikata misses. #T3#
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OByrne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but OByrne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
OByrne swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! OByrne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hijikata - the referee stops the clock and OByrne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hijikata. OByrne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OByrne scores with a push kick.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hijikata under the eye.
OByrne fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
That kick from Hijikata tenderised OByrne's leg. OByrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata misses with a head kick.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OByrne works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good work by OByrne as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by OByrne.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hijikata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from OByrne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata'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.
#R2#
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Hijikata moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OByrne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne stuns Hijikata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily. #T1#
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne backing away here, and Hijikata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. OByrne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Hijikata
and OByrne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hijikata's knee momentarily.
OByrne misses with a leg kick
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that OByrne was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OByrne throws a push kick but Hijikata slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick from Hijikata lands but OByrne takes it in his stride.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
OByrne closes the distance and pushes Hijikata back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata pushes OByrne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Hijikata.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from OByrne as the two fighters clinch.
OByrne has Hijikata pressed against the cage, preventing Hijikata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
OByrne pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
OByrne scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for OByrne.
Hijikata is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hijikata stalling in the clinch but OByrne improves position. #BC#
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OByrne misses with a double jab.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but OByrne checks it.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne walks into a stiff left hand from Hijikata.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hijikata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
OByrne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
OByrne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
OByrne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hijikata counters with a good, hard body kick but OByrne shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
OByrne checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata checks a low kick from OByrne.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Hijikata tried to score with a low kick but OByrne checks it.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata misses with the body kick
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hijikata dodges the punch combination from OByrne.
OByrne digs a good hook to Hijikata's body.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.#CL#
OByrne clinches with his opponent.
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from OByrne.
Hijikata trying to control the position but instead, OByrne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hijikata into the cage.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OByrne throws a quick counter head kick but Hijikata was just out of range.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hijikata's head.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but OByrne avoids it.
Hijikata thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hijikata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OByrne cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata misses with the body kick
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
OByrne throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised OByrne's leg. OByrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
And OByrne counters with a quick kick to the body but Hijikata blocks it.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata misses with a low kick as OByrne jumps back.
OByrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
OByrne tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata thuds his shin into the meat of OByrne's side.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.#T3##CL#
OByrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata checks a low kick from OByrne.
Hijikata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
OByrne is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
OByrne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OByrne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne misses with a looping right.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OByrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OByrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne pushes Hijikata away with a front kick.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. OByrne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OByrne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 3632 p4p, 356 weight class) and Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 1860 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph OByrne had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

175 cm
21 yrs
160 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

OByrne

Kravichenko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joseph OByrne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Kravichenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

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

OByrne instigates a clinch.
Kravichenko is looking for a takedown.

OByrne jumps into guard, dragging Kravichenko to the mat.
OByrne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Kravichenko from controlling successfully.
Kravichenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne keeping full guard, as Kravichenko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravichenko is still trying to improve position.

Kravichenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OByrne dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OByrne (2) vs (0) Kravichenko

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravichenko pulls OByrne in to control the position.
Kravichenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but OByrne is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravichenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OByrne (2) vs (2) Kravichenko

Kravichenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OByrne is just riding it out for now. Kravichenko eventually gives up the hold.
OByrne tries to get to full guard but Kravichenko has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko is looking to take a break and control but OByrne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OByrne tries to roll over but Kravichenko keeps him under control.

Kravichenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OByrne tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kravichenko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: OByrne (2) vs (5) Kravichenko

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but OByrne is holding on tight.
Kravichenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OByrne can't escape the position.
OByrne is working hard here to advance position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OByrne wants to hold on but Kravichenko pushes him away.

Kravichenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but OByrne manages to avoid the submission attempt.
OByrne trying to control but Kravichenko flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: OByrne (2) vs (8) Kravichenko

Kravichenko working for a choke but OByrne is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko is trying to stick to OByrne's back but OByrne is turning into Kravichenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kravichenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OByrne.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OByrne (4) vs (8) Kravichenko
Kravichenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravichenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OByrne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OByrne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kravichenko pulls OByrne in to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko controls OByrne momentarily but OByrne frees himself.
OByrne wants to pass the guard but Kravichenko is keeping the position.
OByrne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko trying to keep a closed guard but OByrne is proving a slippery customer.
OByrne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kravichenko is keeping the position for now.
OByrne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OByrne wants to pass the guard but Kravichenko is keeping the position.
Kravichenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravichenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kravichenko keeping full guard, as OByrne tries to pass.
Kravichenko looking to control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko pulls OByrne in to control the position.
OByrne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kravichenko is trying to keep OByrne in close.
Kravichenko pulls OByrne in close to prevent any damage.
OByrne looking to pass the guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko trying to control the position here.
Kravichenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but OByrne has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: OByrne (7) vs (8) Kravichenko
Kravichenko is looking to reverse the position.
Kravichenko trying to remain calm as OByrne controls from the top position.
Kravichenko is holding OByrne down, trying to stall.
Kravichenko is looking for a sweep.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OByrne slows the pace down.
Kravichenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Kravichenko is trying to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko is trying to control OByrne's posture but OByrne avoids it.
Kravichenko is not content to let OByrne control the position.
Kravichenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OByrne working away.
Kravichenko is looking to reverse the position.
Kravichenko trying to remain calm as OByrne controls from the top position.
Kravichenko wants to control but OByrne postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravichenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OByrne (7) vs (10) Kravichenko
Kravichenko moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: OByrne (7) vs (13) Kravichenko

And that's the end of the fight!
Kravichenko wins on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath Oleg Kravichenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 3638 p4p, 355 weight class) and Rafael Galvao (ranked 2097 p4p, 321 weight class). Galvao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kodaline - All I Want. Rafael Galvao acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

175 cm
21 yrs
160 lbs

183 cm
28 yrs
174 lbs

OByrne

Galvao

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joseph OByrne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galvao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OByrne is defending well.
OByrne prevents the takedown attempt.

OByrne pulls Galvao into guard.
OByrne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OByrne (2) vs (0) Galvao

Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OByrne pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao tries to roll over but OByrne keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OByrne not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OByrne pulls his head out easily.
OByrne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: OByrne (5) vs (0) Galvao
OByrne controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galvao is still trying to improve position.
OByrne looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount.
Galvao gets back to half guard.
OByrne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OByrne tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
OByrne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to get back to full guard.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OByrne trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.

Galvao looking for a kimura from the bottom but OByrne passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: OByrne (8) vs (0) Galvao
OByrne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Galvao tries to buck OByrne off but OByrne is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne slows the pace down.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Galvao sneaks back into half guard.

Galvao with the active half guard here but OByrne passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: OByrne (11) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OByrne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
OByrne controls the position from side control.
Galvao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
OByrne taking a breather here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
OByrne working away.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
OByrne controls the position.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OByrne controls the position.
OByrne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
OByrne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but OByrne is staying active.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OByrne in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao tries to roll over but OByrne keeps him under control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OByrne sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OByrne prevents Galvao from improving his position.
OByrne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galvao wants to get back to full guard.
OByrne stalling.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OByrne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OByrne's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OByrne (11) vs (4) Galvao

Galvao patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Galvao goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. OByrne escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OByrne (13) vs (4) Galvao
Galvao looks winded!
OByrne prevents Galvao from improving his position.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OByrne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but OByrne has control of the leg.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OByrne in particular looking to stall.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Galvao with the active half guard here but OByrne passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: OByrne (16) vs (4) Galvao

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OByrne just content to control the position.
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OByrne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galvao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Galvao tries to buck OByrne off but OByrne is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as OByrne stalls from top position.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OByrne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galvao's shoulder. That is not cool.
Galvao tries to improve position but can't.
OByrne controls the position.
Galvao is looking to regain half guard here but OByrne keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face as OByrne controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao tries to buck OByrne off but OByrne is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
OByrne takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Joseph OByrne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Angry Birds War 61
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
OByrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roshi at a distance.
OByrne looks to clinch
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne 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.
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Roshi off balance momentarily.
OByrne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from OByrne.
Roshi ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
A little feinted left hand from Roshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roshi under the eye.
OByrne throws an off balance right hand
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Roshi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roshi's sensitive parts.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Roshi misses the target.
Roshi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
Roshi throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OByrne takes a swing at Roshi's ribcage but misses.
Roshi throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Roshi moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Roshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roshi throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Roshi blocks the low kick.
Roshi throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Roshi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
OByrne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roshi counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws a leg kick
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roshi was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
A little feinted left hand from Roshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roshi blocks a jab.#CL2#
OByrne darts in and clinches Roshi up against the cage.
OByrne lands a left hand.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Roshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OByrne slowing the pace effectively.
OByrne working aggressively here.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Roshi controls his hands.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roshi.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roshi's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Roshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OByrne misses with a lunging right hand
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
A low kick from OByrne is predictable there
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.
Roshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne is looking to clinch.
Roshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OByrne throws a lazy body kick
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne looks to throw a body kick
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses.
Roshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OByrne throws a low kick but Roshi moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Roshi moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Roshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OByrne lands a right hook to the body.
OByrne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne wants to slow Roshi down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Roshi misses the target.#T2#
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Roshi avoids it.
Roshi throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from OByrne is predictable there
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roshi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roshi moves away from the strike by OByrne.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Roshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Roshi's leg. Roshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne throws out a loose jab but Roshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
OByrne misses with a lunging right hand
letting Roshi counter with a right hand. #T3#
OByrne throws a right hand that misses
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
OByrne clinches with his opponent.
OByrne is working Roshi over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
OByrne can't find room to land a body shot as Roshi controls the action.
Roshi is trying to force a seperation but OByrne has the dominant position.#T4#
OByrne misses with some punches.
OByrne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OByrne misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne lands a nice uppercut.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Roshi controls his hands.
Roshi blocking some punches.
OByrne misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OByrne scores with a shot to the side of Roshi's head.
OByrne controlling the action here for a moment.
OByrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne looks to clinch
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne moves in looking to clinch but Roshi pushes him off.
OByrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Roshi off balance momentarily.
Roshi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
OByrne throws a body kick that misses
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roshi walks into a jab.
OByrne misses with a body shot
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
OByrne moves into the clinch.
OByrne misses with some punches.
Master Roshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
OByrne scores with a shot to the side of Roshi's head.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OByrne has him pressed against the cage.
Roshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OByrne lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roshi wants to get back to striking at distance but OByrne won't allow it.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Roshi down.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roshi counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne closes the distance but Roshi moves to the side
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
OByrne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne feints and then cracks Roshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roshi down.
OByrne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne misses with the body kick
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.#T4##CL2#
OByrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OByrne tries a body shot but Roshi blocks it. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OByrne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OByrne misses with the body kick
and Roshi counters with a huge left! OByrne is in big trouble! He's backing up but Roshi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save OByrne from any more damage. A dominating finish by Roshi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Roshi!

Event: ABW 45 Vurny - High
Date: Jul 18, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by OByrne.
Anvil tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anvil blocks it well.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Anvil's body. Anvil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anvil shoots in and drives through. OByrne sprawls well.
Anvil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anvil tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
Anvil walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
Anvil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Anvil tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
OByrne works Anvil's body with a nice hook.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anvil's sensitive parts.
OByrne 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.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anvil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from OByrne. #T1#
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anvil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anvil takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Martin Anvil has been cut.#TD#
Anvil scores with a takedown into OByrne's guard.
OByrne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvil postures up in OByrne's guard and throws a big left but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anvil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anvil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Anvil throwing strikes from guard but OByrne blocks nicely.
OByrne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anvil's guard. #REVB#
Anvil wants to control the position but OByrne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
OByrne controlling the action here.
OByrne prevents Anvil from improving his position.
OByrne is controlling the pace. #T3#
OByrne prevents Anvil from improving his position.
OByrne content to control rather than advance.
Anvil manages to get to full guard.
Anvil is trying to hold OByrne in close to prevent damage but OByrne has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anvil is trying to get back to full guard.
OByrne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvil wants to improve his position but OByrne is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Anvil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OByrne thows a body kick. Anvil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Anvil has managed to clinch.
OByrne lands a nice uppercut.
OByrne controlling the action here for a moment.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Anvil backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil is trying to drag OByrne to the mat but OByrne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OByrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anvil backwards. #T1#
OByrne lands with a left to the head.
Anvil tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from OByrne.
Anvil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anvil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anvil tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Anvil back against the cage.
OByrne lands an elbow inside.
OByrne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anvil drops down looking for an ankle pick but OByrne pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anvil misses with a body shot
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Anvil down.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anvil. That did some damage!
Anvil shoots and misses
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OByrne jabs at Anvil's body.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Anvil's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Anvil is looking to clinch. #KD2#
OByrne lands a big head kick that sends Anvil tumbling to the mat! OByrne takes a step backwards and waves Anvil back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Anvil is rocked!
Anvil with a poor takedown
and OByrne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anvil really felt that one!
Oh Anvil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anvil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anvil rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne lands with a nice body kick.
Anvil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anvil walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
Anvil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
OByrne lands a body shot.
Anvil seems to have got his legs back now.
OByrne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
OByrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anvil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne counters with a body kick.#T3#
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anvil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OByrne jabs at Anvil's body.
Anvil darts in trying to clinch
and OByrne counters with a leg kick.
Anvil has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anvil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Anvil was not able to check.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anvil doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch but OByrne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anvil blocks it well.
OByrne cracks Anvil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anvil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anvil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OByrne scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anvil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anvil with a poor takedown #KD2#
and OByrne counters with a nice right hand that sends Anvil toppling to the canvas! Anvil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can OByrne finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Anvil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anvil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.
Anvil tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne keeps Anvil at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
OByrne is looking to slow Anvil down with leg kicks.
OByrne cracks Anvil with a good jab.
OByrne tries to bum rush Anvil with a series of wild strikes but Anvil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anvil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martin Anvil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Anvil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a front kick that sends Anvil stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne throws a leg kick which misses Anvil's front leg but catches the back leg as Anvil tries to avoid it.
OByrne connects with a nice looking jab.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anvil has time to react.
Anvil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OByrne. That one must have hurt.#KD2#
OByrne lands a big right hand that sends Anvil crashing to the mat! OByrne stays standing though and waves Anvil back to his feet!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Anvil off balance momentarily.
Anvil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anvil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OByrne but OByrne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
Anvil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Anvil is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it.
OByrne scores with a spinning back kick!
Anvil misses the body punch
and OByrne counters with a body kick that stops Anvil in his tracks momentarily.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne scores with a jab to the body.
Anvil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
Anvil walks into a left hand.
No luck for Anvil with that takedown attempt.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg 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!
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne tests Anvil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OByrne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anvil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Anvil closes this distance looking for a takedown but OByrne circles away.
Anvil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin Anvil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anvil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OByrne 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Angry Birds War 32
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne lands a head kick. Lobov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lobov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne thinks about countering with a body kick.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobov.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Lobov moves his leg out of the way.
Lobov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
Lobov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lobov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lobov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OByrne. #CL#
OByrne has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne misses with the head strike.
Lobov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lobov misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lobov backwards.
Lobov prevents a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lobov avoids it.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobov blocks a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobov misses with a body punch.
Lobov has OByrne pressed against the cage.
Lobov can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Lobov avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
OByrne lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lobov. #T2#
Lobov misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OByrne working aggressively here.
Lobov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lobov pushes OByrne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
OByrne tries a body shot but Lobov blocks it.
OByrne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lobov is defending well for now.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lobov's elbow.
A hook to the body from Lobov.
OByrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne tries to work over Lobov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobov blocking some punches.
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobov.
A nice left hand lands by OByrne. #T3#
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobov.
A head punch on the inside from Lobov fails to land.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lobov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lobov looking to slow down the pace here.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lobov's elbow.
Lobov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
Still in the clinch, Lobov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lobov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lobov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lobov tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lobov up against the cage.#T4#
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne lands with a light punch inside.
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobov.
OByrne tries to work over Lobov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobov looking to slow down the pace here.
OByrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lobov blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Lobov trying to stall but OByrne improves his position.
Lobov stalls.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobov controls his hands.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lobov throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
OByrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OByrne tries to work over Lobov's front leg with a kick but Lobov checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lobov! But no joy.
Lobov tries to bum rush OByrne with a series of wild strikes but OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears OByrne was looking to counter with a kick there.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lobov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lobov throws a counter combo.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lobov catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lobov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
OByrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobov can do to turn this around?
OByrne connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lobov.
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lobov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne throws a body punch but Lobov moves out of range.
OByrne misses the body punch
and Lobov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by OByrne. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid 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!
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
OByrne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lobov lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Lobov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lobov avoids the body shot from OByrne.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lobov's head.
Lobov connects with a right hand. OByrne shakes it off.
Lobov fails to land with a series of punches.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Lobov looks up at the clock. Bad move! OByrne lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lobov. OByrne pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
A very excited looking Joseph OByrne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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