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Event:
TUF round 5
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Brovereem with a hook.
Byrne fails to land the takedown.
Byrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Brovereem. No joy for Byrne on that attempt.
Brovereem swinging wildly here.
Brovereem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hobbs Brovereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Byrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brovereem is fending him off so far but Byrne persists. Nope, Brovereem circles away and we're back to standing.
Brovereem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Byrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Brovereem.
Byrne misses with a takedown
and Brovereem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byrne looks winded!
Brovereem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brovereem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Byrne's head.
Brovereem scores with a jab to the head.
Brovereem with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Byrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Byrne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brovereem counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hobbs Brovereem!
An out of breath Hobbs Brovereem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Stiebler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Stiebler scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Stiebler.
No joy there for Stiebler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stiebler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrne swinging wildly here.
Stiebler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrne's calf.
Stiebler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Byrne goes for a double leg but Stiebler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stiebler continues to drive forward.
Byrne looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stiebler.
Byrne shoots for a double leg takedown but Stiebler sprawls well. He's pushed Byrne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stiebler throws a one two combo.
Stiebler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stiebler tries to bum rush Byrne with a series of wild strikes but Byrne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Byrne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Stiebler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrne blocks a head kick by Stiebler.
Stiebler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phil Stiebler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiebler stalks Byrne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrne's face. Byrne staggers backwards, shaken.
Byrne throws a body punch but Stiebler moves out of range.
Stiebler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stiebler scores with a head kick. Byrne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stiebler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Byrne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stiebler lands a two punch combo.
Stiebler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiebler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Stiebler.
Stiebler lands a head kick. Byrne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stiebler throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stiebler jabs Byrne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stiebler throws a right hand that Byrne ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrne also avoids with ease.
Byrne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stiebler with a body shot.#T2#
The fighters circling - Byrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrne dodges the punch combination from Stiebler.
#CL2#
Byrne moves into range and clinches up with Stiebler.
Stiebler wants to get back to striking at distance but Byrne won't allow it.
Stiebler wants to break free but Byrne has control.
Stiebler can't break the clinch.
Stiebler is trying to force a seperation but Byrne has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Byrne has Stiebler pressed against the cage, preventing Stiebler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Byrne keeps control of Stiebler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Byrne pulls guard. #SUB2#
Stiebler wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Byrne's closed guard. He's half up but Byrne has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Byrne pivots and extends the arm, Stiebler falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Byrne! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zach Byrne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Byrne shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moses is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Byrne.
Moses scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moses smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Moses moves into the clinch.
Moses misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrne prevents the takedown attempt.
Byrne is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Byrne successfully pulls guard.
Moses postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrne managing to control the position. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moses accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrne pulls Moses in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Byrne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byrne looks winded!
Byrne has control of Moses's left arm, preventing Moses from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Byrne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moses wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A punch combination from Moses misses. #TD#
Moses throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byrne was covering up waiting for the punch and Moses finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Byrne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moses is fighting to break Byrne's control of his arms but Byrne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SU#
Moses gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moses really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Byrne does no damage. #CL#
Moses has closed the distance and engaged Byrne in a clinch.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Byrne has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Byrne jumps guard.
Byrne keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
Byrne trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Byrne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moses is aware though and is defending well.
Byrne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Byrne wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moses is now in half guard.
Byrne trying to control but Moses postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Moses dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byrne avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Moses has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moses pulls Byrne into guard.
Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Byrne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Byrne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrne is one step ahead there.
Byrne is breathing heavily.
Byrne is looking to stand up but Moses won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrne passes Moses's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byrne is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrne trying to control the action but Moses is working from the bottom.
Moses is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Byrne content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byrne misses with a takedown attempt - Moses sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moses with a hook.
Byrne closes the distance and clinches up with Moses, looking for a takedown. Byrne pushes Moses against the cage but Moses circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moses lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Moses clinches up with Byrne and pushes him back against the cage.
Moses jumps guard but Byrne stands there with Moses around his waist. Moses gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Moses content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moses just leaning against Byrne, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Moses scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moses tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byrne smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byrne.
As Byrne tries to get set, Moses tries to push him back and clinch up but Byrne manages to avoid the attempt.
Moses lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Moses fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Byrne, pushing him back against the cage.
Moses is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byrne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Moses dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moses shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrne but Byrne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Byrne is defended easily by Moses.
As Byrne tries to get set, Moses tries to push him back and clinch up but Byrne manages to avoid the attempt.
Moses stuffs the takedown attempt from Byrne. Byrne gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moses.
Moses is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrne can do to turn this around?
Moses keeps the fight on the outside.
Moses wants to clinch.
Byrne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Byrne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side.
Pedro Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Byrne.#CL#
Moses has closed the distance and engaged Byrne in a clinch.
Byrne is looking for a takedown.
Moses fails to pull guard.
Moses drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byrne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moses tries to pull guard but Byrne won't allow it.
#T2#
Byrne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moses after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Moses gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moses with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Byrne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moses doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moses manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pedro Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Byrne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moses is aware though and is defending well.
Byrne trying to control the position.
#T3#
Byrne trying to control the position here.
Moses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Byrne is trying to hold Moses in close to prevent damage but Moses has managed to pass into half guard.
Moses lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Moses 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.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moses takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byrne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moses defends well and Byrne ends up having to push Moses into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moses appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zach Byrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Moses is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Moses drives through and clinches with Byrne against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Moses showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moses 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Moses!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Byrne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jarvis pulls Byrne in close to prevent any damage.
Byrne wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving.
Byrne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jarvis has Byrne pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne is looking to stand up but Jarvis won't let him.
Jarvis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Byrne is looking to stand up but Jarvis won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Byrne enables Jarvis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Byrne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jarvis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Byrne wants to sweep here but Jarvis controlling him for the moment.
Jarvis wants to control from the top but Byrne keeps moving.
Jarvis lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrne looking to control but Jarvis passes into half guard.
#T2#
Jarvis misses with a head shot. Byrne uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Byrne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarvis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarvis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Byrne trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byrne is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB#
Jarvis looking for a guillotine here but Byrne defends easily.
#SU2#
Byrne gets to his feet - Jarvis follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Byrne looking to score a takedown here. Jarvis is defending well but Byrne drives through and ends up in Jarvis's guard.
Byrne is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Jarvis keeping full guard, as Byrne tries to pass.
Byrne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Byrne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvis is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarvis is looking to stand up but Byrne isn't so interested in that idea.
Jarvis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #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.
Zach Byrne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Byrne. #TD2#
Byrne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jarvis to the ground. Byrne is now in Jarvis's guard.
Jarvis wants to get back to his feet but Byrne passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Jarvis is not content to let Byrne control the position.
Jarvis gets back to full guard.
Jarvis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Byrne won't allow Jarvis to sweep him here. #T1#
Jarvis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Byrne controls the pace.
Byrne tries to free his leg and advance position but Jarvis is retaining full guard.
Byrne is pushing down on Jarvis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jarvis is fighting to maintain full guard but Byrne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jarvis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jarvis is refusing to be controlled, as Byrne sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jarvis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byrne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarvis keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jarvis wants to get back to full guard.
Byrne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jarvis is looking to control Byrne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jarvis avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Jarvis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jarvis lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Byrne is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jarvis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##TD2#
Byrne gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jarvis is positioning himself well to prevent Byrne advancing to mount.
Byrne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Byrne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Byrne is trying to control. Jarvis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byrne is thwarting Jarvis's attempts to control the position.
Byrne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Byrne is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Jarvis is defending against the submission attempts here by Byrne.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarvis trying to control but Byrne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Byrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Byrne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jarvis's half guard.
Jarvis is staying active underneath Byrne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byrne controlling the action here.
Jarvis is looking for a sweep. Byrne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis is trying to maintain the position but Byrne is very close to passing his half guard.
Byrne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Byrne is trying to control the action in half guard but Jarvis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Byrne is looking for a kimura but Jarvis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byrne to get the leverage.
Byrne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Byrne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarvis's head.
Byrne is trying to control the action in half guard but Jarvis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jarvis gets caught napping as Byrne dives in and scores a takedown. Jarvis manages to retain guard.
Jarvis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jarvis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Byrne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jarvis is trying to control the position but Byrne postures up. #T2#
Byrne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jarvis is trying to hold Byrne in close to prevent damage but Byrne has managed to pass into half guard.
Byrne content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Byrne is trying to control. Jarvis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byrne is thwarting Jarvis's attempts to control the position.
Byrne wants to stand up but Jarvis has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Jarvis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Byrne, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Jarvis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byrne throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvis moves out of range easily.
It appears Jarvis was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Byrne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Byrne decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Byrne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Byrne showed some decent athleticism there.
Jarvis is refusing to be controlled, as Byrne sits in half guard.
Byrne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarvis wants to improve his position but Byrne is controlling well.
Forrest Jarvis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zach Byrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Byrne is keen to just control but Jarvis is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Byrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Byrne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Byrne!
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