Post by The Rocketmen on May 20, 2013 18:53:54 GMT -5
Byron Thammer looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Brett Solberg looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Incredible high kick!
BK is worried!
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord seems staggered and Brett Solberg runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brett Solberg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Byron Thammer
land while he's on his bicycle.
Byron Thammer and BK engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Brett Solberg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brett Solberg fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Byron Thammer! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Brett Solberg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
BK is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
BK steps backwards away from Byron Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
BK is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Byron Thammer moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Brett Solberg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
High kick from Byron Thammer!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord seems staggered and Brett Solberg runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The Lord is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Every time Byron Thammer attempts to get inside
BK fires a low kick.
Byron Thammer wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The Lord looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
BK is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Brett Solberg
that visibly pains The Lord.
Brett Solberg is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Byron Thammer moves forward and launches a high kick!
BK ducks under.
The Lord is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
BK moves to shoot
The Lord misses a knee.
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brett Solberg attempts a sweep single...
Brett Solberg catches Byron Thammer's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by BK.
Brett Solberg is in closed guard over The Lord
BK is in closed guard... The Lord tries to roll on the ground!
Brett Solberg uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brett Solberg is in closed guard over The Lord
Some of the people here are booing!
BK is in closed guard... The Lord tries to roll on the ground!
Brett Solberg uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
BK tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brett Solberg fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Brett Solberg is in half guard over The Lord
Byron Thammer tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Byron Thammer has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Lord has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Brett Solberg looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from BK!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Byron Thammer wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
BK and The Lord circle around the center of the cage.
Incredible high kick!
BK deflects and sidesteps.
Poorly executed technique. Brett Solberg looks to counter!
A high kick from Brett Solberg
glances off The Lord.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
BK deflects and sidesteps.
Brett Solberg and The Lord engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Here comes Byron Thammer with a vicious middle kick!
Brett Solberg dodges that one moving backwards
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brett Solberg fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Lord blocks that. It was easy!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Byron Thammer looks rather shattered.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Lord studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The Lord launches a stiff jab!
BK ducks that one.
The Lord misses a step and Brett Solberg sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bunch of leg kicks from Brett Solberg
are blocked by The Lord.
The Lord launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past BK.
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
Inside leg kick from BK
that goes awry.
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
BK looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Byron Thammer's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Brett Solberg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The Lord studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some of the people here are booing!
Brett Solberg takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
The Lord hyper-extended his leg
Byron Thammer is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Byron Thammer and BK engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brett Solberg is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Byron Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Lord looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Brett Solberg.
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Round 3
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BK and The Lord circle around the center of the cage.
A bad move from Brett Solberg
almost puts his head in the path of The Lord's kick.
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
BK is holding Byron Thammer's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Byron Thammer loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Brett Solberg is in side mount over Byron Thammer
Brett Solberg looks to mount Byron Thammer...
Brett Solberg slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
Byron Thammer tries to roll to his side and trap Brett Solberg in his guard...
Brett Solberg keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
The Lord tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Brett Solberg doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
BK fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Byron Thammer's arm and tries an armbar!
The Lord holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Lord's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Brett Solberg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Byron Thammer is in side mount over Brett Solberg
BK tries to show some ground skills
Brett Solberg put The Lord in half guard.
Byron Thammer is in half guard over BK
Brett Solberg tries to close the guard.
BK put Byron Thammer in closed guard.
Byron Thammer is in closed guard over BK
The Lord use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Brett Solberg holds Byron Thammer and prevents him from moving to a better position!
BK is trying to counter now!
The Lord is in closed guard... BK tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Byron Thammer!
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
Byron Thammer tries to roll to his side and trap Brett Solberg in his guard...
Brett Solberg keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
Byron Thammer tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brett Solberg rolls Byron Thammer to his stomach and takes his back!
BK is in rear mount over The Lord
BK tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Lord! BK has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
BK is in rear mount over The Lord with one hook in
The Lord has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Lord is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
BK tries to end this with a RNC!
The Lord manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Byron Thammer closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
BK decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. BK moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Lord should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Brutal-looking high kick from Byron Thammer!
BK dodges!
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Byron Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
BK pushes Byron Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Lord moves back and takes a deep breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Byron Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice low kick from BK
Loud pop!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Here comes Byron Thammer with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on BK's ribs!
The two exchange wildly
BK is connecting with a few punches
A bad move from Brett Solberg
almost puts his head in the path of The Lord's kick.
BK is trying to counter now!
BK fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Byron Thammer didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
Byron Thammer looks rather shattered.
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
Brett Solberg tries to pass to half guard...
Byron Thammer's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brett Solberg goes with a looping right hand while Byron Thammer jumps back and jabs
BK only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
BK and The Lord circle around the center of the cage.
Brett Solberg goes with a looping right hand while Byron Thammer jumps back and jabs
BK only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid kick to the leg from Byron Thammer
BK checks it.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
Brett Solberg moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Lord blocks that.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Lord looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brett Solberg's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
The Lord throws a low kick
Brett Solberg blocks.
The Lord misses a step and Brett Solberg sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from BK
that goes awry.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Brett Solberg takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brett Solberg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Byron Thammer!
BK dodges!
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
BK throws a body kick.
Blocked by The Lord.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Lord moves back and takes a deep breath.
Byron Thammer and BK engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
BK moves to shoot
The Lord misses a knee.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
BK grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Lord struggles... Brett Solberg is unable to take him down
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
BK studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Byron Thammer.
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Round 5
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BK attempts a shoot
Byron Thammer hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Incredible high kick!
BK is worried!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Brett Solberg and The Lord engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
A high kick from Brett Solberg
falls short of the mark.
Byron Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Lord looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brett Solberg's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Brett Solberg looks rather shattered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brett Solberg goes with a looping right hand while Byron Thammer jumps back and jabs
BK only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Byron Thammer moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Byron Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brutal-looking high kick from Byron Thammer!
BK dodges!
BK is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from BK
that goes awry.
Brett Solberg and The Lord engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Byron Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Lord moves back and takes a deep breath.
Byron Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
Nice low kick from BK
but Byron Thammer stops it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Byron Thammer moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Lord launches a stiff jab!
BK ducks that one.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
A bunch of leg kicks from Brett Solberg
are blocked by The Lord.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Byron Thammer moves forward and launches a high kick!
BK ducks under.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
BK moves backwards and Byron Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Byron Thammer steps forward and fires a high kick!
BK blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Brett Solberg
The Lord is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Lord.
Judge: Byron Thammer 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Brett Solberg 9 9 10 9 9: 46
Judge: Byron Thammer 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Brett Solberg 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Byron Thammer 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Brett Solberg 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Winner is Byron Thammer by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Byron Thammer
Punches 30/85 (35%)
Kicks 5/34 (15%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 219,3
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 201 s
Statistics: Brett Solberg
Punches 73/114 (64%)
Kicks 11/24 (46%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 387,58
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 201 s
Brett Solberg looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Incredible high kick!
BK is worried!
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord seems staggered and Brett Solberg runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brett Solberg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Byron Thammer
land while he's on his bicycle.
Byron Thammer and BK engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Brett Solberg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brett Solberg fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Byron Thammer! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Brett Solberg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
BK is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
BK steps backwards away from Byron Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
BK is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Byron Thammer moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Brett Solberg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
High kick from Byron Thammer!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord seems staggered and Brett Solberg runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The Lord is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Every time Byron Thammer attempts to get inside
BK fires a low kick.
Byron Thammer wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The Lord looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
BK is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Brett Solberg
that visibly pains The Lord.
Brett Solberg is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Byron Thammer moves forward and launches a high kick!
BK ducks under.
The Lord is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
BK moves to shoot
The Lord misses a knee.
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brett Solberg attempts a sweep single...
Brett Solberg catches Byron Thammer's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by BK.
Brett Solberg is in closed guard over The Lord
BK is in closed guard... The Lord tries to roll on the ground!
Brett Solberg uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brett Solberg is in closed guard over The Lord
Some of the people here are booing!
BK is in closed guard... The Lord tries to roll on the ground!
Brett Solberg uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
BK tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brett Solberg fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Brett Solberg is in half guard over The Lord
Byron Thammer tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Byron Thammer has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Lord has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Brett Solberg looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from BK!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Byron Thammer wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
BK and The Lord circle around the center of the cage.
Incredible high kick!
BK deflects and sidesteps.
Poorly executed technique. Brett Solberg looks to counter!
A high kick from Brett Solberg
glances off The Lord.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
BK deflects and sidesteps.
Brett Solberg and The Lord engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Here comes Byron Thammer with a vicious middle kick!
Brett Solberg dodges that one moving backwards
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brett Solberg fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Lord blocks that. It was easy!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Byron Thammer looks rather shattered.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Lord studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The Lord launches a stiff jab!
BK ducks that one.
The Lord misses a step and Brett Solberg sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bunch of leg kicks from Brett Solberg
are blocked by The Lord.
The Lord launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past BK.
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
Inside leg kick from BK
that goes awry.
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
BK looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Byron Thammer's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Brett Solberg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The Lord studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some of the people here are booing!
Brett Solberg takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
The Lord hyper-extended his leg
Byron Thammer is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Byron Thammer and BK engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brett Solberg is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Byron Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Lord looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Brett Solberg.
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Round 3
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BK and The Lord circle around the center of the cage.
A bad move from Brett Solberg
almost puts his head in the path of The Lord's kick.
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
BK is holding Byron Thammer's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Byron Thammer loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Brett Solberg is in side mount over Byron Thammer
Brett Solberg looks to mount Byron Thammer...
Brett Solberg slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
Byron Thammer tries to roll to his side and trap Brett Solberg in his guard...
Brett Solberg keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
The Lord tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Brett Solberg doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
BK fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Byron Thammer's arm and tries an armbar!
The Lord holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Lord's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Brett Solberg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Byron Thammer is in side mount over Brett Solberg
BK tries to show some ground skills
Brett Solberg put The Lord in half guard.
Byron Thammer is in half guard over BK
Brett Solberg tries to close the guard.
BK put Byron Thammer in closed guard.
Byron Thammer is in closed guard over BK
The Lord use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Brett Solberg holds Byron Thammer and prevents him from moving to a better position!
BK is trying to counter now!
The Lord is in closed guard... BK tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Byron Thammer!
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
Byron Thammer tries to roll to his side and trap Brett Solberg in his guard...
Brett Solberg keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brett Solberg is in full mount over Byron Thammer
Byron Thammer tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brett Solberg rolls Byron Thammer to his stomach and takes his back!
BK is in rear mount over The Lord
BK tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Lord! BK has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
BK is in rear mount over The Lord with one hook in
The Lord has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Lord is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
BK tries to end this with a RNC!
The Lord manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Byron Thammer closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
BK decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. BK moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Lord should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Brutal-looking high kick from Byron Thammer!
BK dodges!
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
Inside leg kick from BK
that lands on Byron Thammer's leg.
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Byron Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
BK pushes Byron Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Lord moves back and takes a deep breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Byron Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice low kick from BK
Loud pop!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Here comes Byron Thammer with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on BK's ribs!
The two exchange wildly
BK is connecting with a few punches
A bad move from Brett Solberg
almost puts his head in the path of The Lord's kick.
BK is trying to counter now!
BK fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Byron Thammer didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
Byron Thammer looks rather shattered.
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
Brett Solberg tries to pass to half guard...
Byron Thammer's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Brett Solberg is in open guard over The Lord
The Lord tries to close his guard around BK
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brett Solberg goes with a looping right hand while Byron Thammer jumps back and jabs
BK only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
BK and The Lord circle around the center of the cage.
Brett Solberg goes with a looping right hand while Byron Thammer jumps back and jabs
BK only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid kick to the leg from Byron Thammer
BK checks it.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
Brett Solberg moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Lord blocks that.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Lord looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brett Solberg's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
The Lord throws a low kick
Brett Solberg blocks.
The Lord misses a step and Brett Solberg sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from BK
that goes awry.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Brett Solberg takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brett Solberg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Byron Thammer!
BK dodges!
BK tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
BK throws a body kick.
Blocked by The Lord.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Lord moves back and takes a deep breath.
Byron Thammer and BK engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
BK moves to shoot
The Lord misses a knee.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
BK grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Lord struggles... Brett Solberg is unable to take him down
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
BK studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Lord steps backwards away from Brett Solberg. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Byron Thammer.
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Round 5
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BK attempts a shoot
Byron Thammer hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Incredible high kick!
BK is worried!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Brett Solberg and The Lord engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Byron Thammer tries a high kick!
BK blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
A high kick from Brett Solberg
falls short of the mark.
Byron Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Lord looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brett Solberg's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Brett Solberg looks rather shattered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Byron Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Brett Solberg jumps back and jabs
The Lord only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brett Solberg goes with a looping right hand while Byron Thammer jumps back and jabs
BK only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Byron Thammer moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Byron Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brutal-looking high kick from Byron Thammer!
BK dodges!
BK is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from BK
that goes awry.
Brett Solberg and The Lord engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Byron Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Lord decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Lord moves back and takes a deep breath.
Byron Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
BK attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Lord's kick.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
Nice low kick from BK
but Byron Thammer stops it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Lord pushes Brett Solberg and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Byron Thammer moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Lord launches a stiff jab!
BK ducks that one.
The Lord clumsily fails here and it's time for Brett Solberg to fight back!
A bunch of leg kicks from Brett Solberg
are blocked by The Lord.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Byron Thammer moves forward and launches a high kick!
BK ducks under.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
BK moves backwards and Byron Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Byron Thammer steps forward and fires a high kick!
BK blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Byron Thammer gets sloppy and Brett Solberg tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Brett Solberg
The Lord is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Lord.
Judge: Byron Thammer 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Brett Solberg 9 9 10 9 9: 46
Judge: Byron Thammer 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Brett Solberg 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Byron Thammer 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Brett Solberg 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Winner is Byron Thammer by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Byron Thammer
Punches 30/85 (35%)
Kicks 5/34 (15%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 219,3
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 201 s
Statistics: Brett Solberg
Punches 73/114 (64%)
Kicks 11/24 (46%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 387,58
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 201 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!