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Round 1
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins.
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else.
0:15 The action slows for the moment.
0:26 Joseph Metzger fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it.
0:33 Byrd drives that short hook into Metzger's midsection!
0:33 Metzger's knee almost touched the canvas…
0:47 Metzger tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark.
0:59 Metzger can't score with short uppercut inside. Byrd got his gloves in front of the punch.
01:01 Metzger lets go with a hook but Byrd blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own!
01:10 Metzger is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected!
01:14 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round.
01:17 Metzger's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action.
01:25 Metzger's punch actually goes behind Byrd as the latter moved inside just as Metzger threw a looping shot.
01:32 Both fighters need to close the distance between them.
01:39 The uppercut just landed by Byrd is a nice weapon on the inside.
01:53 Joseph Metzger can't find the range with that punch.
01:55 Byrd rakes Metzger with some wicked shots to the head and body.
02:04 Joseph Metzger just said something to the referee. I'm not sure if he was angry about something or just making a comment.
02:12 Metzger lands a strong uppercut!
02:12 Byrd appears to be stunned!
02:25 Metzger telegraphed that shot and Byrd ducks under it easily.
02:36 Byrd is either lucky or has radar. Joseph Metzger's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch!
02:48 Joseph Metzger traps Byrd's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Lane breaks it up.
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1.
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