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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jamison Byrd has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jamison Byrd seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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18
214 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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188 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamison Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norbert Fortenberry!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortenberry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Byrd is not content to let Fortenberry control the position.
Byrd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Byrd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortenberry wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Fortenberry advances to mount.
Byrd working to try and regain half guard.
Byrd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd holds on for dear life, controlling Fortenberry's posture momentarily.
Fortenberry lands a big shot there that rocks Byrd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Byrd is rocked!
It looks like Jamison Byrd has been cut.
Byrd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fortenberry on the ground.
Fortenberry is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Byrd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Byrd shrugs it off.
Oh Byrd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Fortenberry looking to secure an arm triangle but Byrd defends it well.
Fortenberry stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortenberry darts in and clinches Byrd up against the cage.
Byrd seems to have got his legs back now.
Fortenberry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Fortenberry misses
and Byrd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Byrd.
Fortenberry is looking for a triangle here but Byrd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fortenberry is trying to get back to his feet.
Fortenberry tries to improve position but can't.
Byrd prevents Fortenberry from escaping the position.
Fortenberry manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd wants to stand but Fortenberry has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry pushes Byrd off looking to stand but Byrd dives back in and keeps control.
Fortenberry is looking for a sweep. Byrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fortenberry trying to control from the bottom.
Fortenberry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fortenberry looks winded!
The fighters are battling for position here. Fortenberry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byrd is looking to stand up but Fortenberry won't let him.
Fortenberry managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortenberry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fortenberry lands in his opponent's guard.
Byrd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fortenberry off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Byrd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortenberry trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Fortenberry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Byrd pulls Fortenberry in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fortenberry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrd is adopting a defensive guard.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Fortenberry from controlling successfully.
Fortenberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byrd wants to get back to his feet but Fortenberry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Byrd seems keen to control Fortenberry's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Fortenberry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamison Byrd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fortenberry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fortenberry manages to circle out of the way.
Fortenberry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fortenberry is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrd has wrist control.
Fortenberry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fortenberry moves into range and clinches up with Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fortenberry wants to stall.
Fortenberry breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortenberry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fortenberry lands in his opponent's guard.
Fortenberry is breathing heavily.
Byrd pulls Fortenberry in to control the position.
Byrd has his foot on Fortenberry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortenberry works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortenberry trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Fortenberry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Byrd is proving hard to escape from.
Byrd controlling Fortenberry's posture.
Fortenberry wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Byrd pulls Fortenberry in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortenberry from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fortenberry throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
Byrd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortenberry sprawls and moves away.
Fortenberry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Byrd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fortenberry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrd tries to stand but Fortenberry is controlling from the bottom.
Fortenberry tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Byrd passes into half guard.
Fortenberry makes his way to full guard, as Byrd worked for a kimura.
Fortenberry lands an upkick as Byrd stands over him.
Fortenberry working for a triangle but Byrd defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Byrd wanted to stand there but Fortenberry had control of the position.
Byrd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fortenberry lands an upkick as Byrd stands over him.
Fortenberry is trying to control the position but Byrd postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byrd is in close to Fortenberry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fortenberry wants to stand and escape but Byrd is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Fortenberry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamison Byrd's cut.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Byrd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fortenberry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Byrd has Fortenberry pulled in close to control his posture.
Fortenberry trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Fortenberry postures up.
Fortenberry stopping the sweep attempt from Byrd.
Byrd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortenberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortenberry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fortenberry wants to stand but Byrd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fortenberry throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd has control of Fortenberry's left arm, preventing Fortenberry from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Byrd wants to sweep here but Fortenberry controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byrd trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fortenberry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Byrd explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Fortenberry's shoulder, as Fortenberry tries to avoid the shot.
Fortenberry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Byrd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortenberry stands up.
Fortenberry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Byrd is trying to maintain the position but Fortenberry is very close to passing his half guard.
Fortenberry wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Fortenberry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fortenberry wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Byrd is controlling Fortenberry's trapped leg to prevent Fortenberry from advancing to side control.
Well, if Fortenberry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Byrd sees it coming and defends easily.
Byrd is trying is best to control the position here.
Byrd is looking to control Fortenberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
Fortenberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Byrd sees it coming and defends easily.
Fortenberry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Byrd is controlling Fortenberry's trapped leg to prevent Fortenberry from advancing to side control.
Fortenberry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Byrd gets full guard.
Byrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Fortenberry stops Byrd from standing up.
Fortenberry stands and throws Byrd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Byrd is looking for a sweep.
Fortenberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byrd tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fortenberry easily slips into full mount!
Fortenberry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Byrd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fortenberry jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Byrd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Norbert Fortenberry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrd can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamison Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norbert Fortenberry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fortenberry controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norbert Fortenberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortenberry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Fortenberry!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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