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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lyons throws an overhand right that lands on Semsi's shoulder, as Semsi tries to avoid the shot.
Semsi tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Lyons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Semsi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lyons controls the pace.#SUB#
Semsi has his foot on Lyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Semsi keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass. #SUB#
Semsi looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Lyons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lyons stops Semsi from standing up.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Semsi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
Semsi being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Lyons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Semsi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lyons's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Semsi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyons, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Semsi lands a takedown into guard.
Semsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semsi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lyons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Semsi.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Semsi tries to pass.
Lyons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Semsi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4##SUB2#
Lyons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Semsi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Semsi being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazrullah Semsi 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#
Lyons looks to score with a jab to the body but Semsi is just out of range.#TD#
Semsi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Semsi wants to get up but he can't break Lyons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Semsi wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Semsi advances to half guard.
Semsi is looking to take a break and control but Lyons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semsi is really struggling to control Lyons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semsi prevents Lyons from improving his position.
Semsi wants to take a breather but Lyons is having none of it. #T1#
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Semsi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Semsi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Semsi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Semsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lyons is looking for a triangle but Semsi pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyons is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Semsi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Lyons counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Semsi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lyons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Semsi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyons works his way into side control.
Semsi is looking to regain half guard here but Lyons keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Semsi's face as Lyons controls the position.
Hazrullah Semsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Semsi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lyons's best efforts.
Semsi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lyons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lyons's back!#T4#
Lyons is really stuck here.
Semsi doesn't have the hooks in and Lyons manages to turn into his guard.
Lyons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Semsi wants to control but Lyons passes easily into half guard.
Lyons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lyons is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but Semsi defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Lyons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lyons tries to sprawl but Semsi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Semsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Lyons is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyons is refusing to be controlled, as Semsi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Semsi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is positioning himself well to prevent Semsi advancing to mount. #T1#
Lyons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semsi.
Semsi is looking to take a break and control but Lyons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lyons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Semsi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semsi wants to control but Lyons 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Semsi shoots in and bounces Lyons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Semsi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lyons's guard.
Lyons trying to control the position here.
Semsi wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving. #T3#
Lyons has his hands on Semsi's head, controlling the position.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Semsi from controlling successfully.
Semsi being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Semsi dives in and scores a takedown into Lyons's guard.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Semsi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Semsi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Semsi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Semsi stands and steps away. Lyons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Semsi drives through with a takedown into Lyons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyons managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hazrullah Semsi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Semsi 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hazrullah Semsi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Lyons darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lyons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lyons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cage for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cage is trying to escape back to his feet but Lyons uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cage is being controlled here.
Lyons's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lyons continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniel Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage throws a head kick but Lyons moves out of range.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Lyons moves out of range easily.
Lyons shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyons misses with a straight right.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cage!
Lyons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cage lands a high kick!
Cage has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lyons is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Lyons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cage tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lyons content just to control the position here.
Cage's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lyons controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Cage tries to buck Lyons off but Lyons takes his back!
Lyons controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Cage 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##TD#
Lyons shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cage is looking to get back to is feet but Lyons passes into side control.
Lyons tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Lyons politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lyons prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Lyons.#T1#
Cage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lyons is controlling him well.
Cage wants to get back to his feet but Lyons is dominant here and he's now got Cage's back!#T2#
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.
Lyons biding his time, controlling Cage.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Cage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lyons.
Cage is trying to get back to his feet but Lyons has full control of the position and if anything, Cage has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
Lyons is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cage is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Lyons!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
McConor scores with a jab to the body.
Lyons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McConor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lyons 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.
McConor throws a right and a left that Lyons avoids nicely.
McConor lands with a nice body punch.
Lyons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from McConor.
McConor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lyons dives in and grabs McConor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McConor pushes down on Lyons's head and hops out.
Lyons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lyons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConor connects with a body shot that sends Lyons's belly button to the back.
McConor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
McConor punishes Lyons's body with a nice straight punch.
McConor misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
McConor tries to sprawl but Lyons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McConor wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McConor trying to get back to full guard but Lyons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McConor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lyons looking to finish McConor with some ground and pound. This is bad for McConor!
McConor is trying to stand up.
Lyons controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
McConor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McConor tries to hold on but Lyons postures up.
McConor trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyons controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lyons's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McConor gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
McConor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan McConor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lyons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyons slips a jab and a cross from McConor.
McConor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyons feinted with a counter takedown.
McConor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lyons's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConor. Lyons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyons darts in looking for a takedown but McConor gets double underhooks and turns Lyons into the cage.
Lyons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConor. Lyons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyons feinted with a counter takedown.
McConor looks to land a combination but Lyons avoids it well.
Lyons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McConor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
McConor scores with a shot to the body.
McConor lands with a shot to the body.
Lyons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyons misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lyons. Lyons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ethan McConor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyons with a poor takedown
and McConor counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lyons momentarily.
McConor digs a good hook to Lyons's body.
McConor connects with a right hand. Lyons shakes it off.
Lyons throws a body punch but McConor moves out of range.
McConor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConor manages to avoid it.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but McConor shows good takedown defense.
McConor lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McConor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyons misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Lyons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
McConor throws Lyons to one side and escapes!
McConor cracks a nice hook into Lyons's ribs.
McConor stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyons. Lyons gets slowly back to his feet.
McConor lands a right hook to the body.
Lyons has his takedown stuffed
and McConor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
McConor lands with a good body shot.
Lyons tries for a takedown but McConor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McConor lands a jab to Lyons's midsection.
Ethan McConor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McConor misses with the combination.
Lyons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McConor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from McConor misses.
McConor lands a slapping body shot.
Lyons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lyons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ethan McConor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
McConor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConor wants it to stay on the feet.
McConor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lyons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McConor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McConor takes a swing at Lyons's ribcage but misses.
McConor digs a good body shot into Lyons's ribs.
McConor throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Lyons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McConor is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
McConor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan McConor 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lyons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McConor sprawls well. McConor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lyons gets slowly back to his feet.
McConor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lyons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConor moves away.
McConor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lyons with a poor takedown
and McConor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lyons thinking.
McConor misses with a combination
#TD#
so Lyons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lyons is standing up over McConor. McConor looks to escape but Lyons dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
McConor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lyons 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 McConor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lyons tries to advance to mount but McConor denies him.
CJ Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McConor is trying to control Lyons's posture but Lyons avoids it.
You can see the frustration on McConor's face as Lyons controls the position. #T2#
McConor tries to bench press Lyons off him but Lyons keeps the position.
Lyons 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 McConor's shoulder. That is not cool.
McConor wants to get back to his feet but Lyons is dominant here and he's now got McConor's back!
McConor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McConor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyons is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lyons.
McConor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Lyons controls the action.#SUB#
Lyons looking for the choke from the back. #ES2#
McConor is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
McConor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McConor duly obliges.
Lyons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McConor lands a jab to the nose.
Lyons shoots for a takedown but McConor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lyons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
McConor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ethan McConor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyons drops down looking for a counter takedown but McConor sprawls and moves away.
McConor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lyons on the side of the head.
McConor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyons is just out of range.
Lyons shoots for a double leg takedown but McConor sprawls well. He's pushed Lyons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McConor moves away from the strike by Lyons. #TD#
Lyons shoots in and gets a takedown into McConor's guard.
Lyons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McConor's guard.
McConor tries to kick Lyons off but Lyons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McConor trying to control from the bottom.
CJ Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan McConor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McConor pushes Lyons off looking to stand but Lyons dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan McConor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConor 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan McConor!
Ethan McConor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
McElroy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lyons sprawls well initially but McElroy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McElroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McElroy working Lyons over with strikes.
McElroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lyons is looking for a sweep. McElroy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyons blocking the ground and pound attempt from McElroy.
Lyons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyons regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McElroy.
McElroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy distracts Lyons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McElroy stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Lyons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lyons trying to control the position.
Lyons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McElroy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McElroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McElroy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyons working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare MMA inform us that Lyons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McElroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyons can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
McElroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McElroy throws a big right hand that misses.
McElroy wants to stand but Lyons is controlling his posture from full guard.
McElroy 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.
McElroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons pulls McElroy in close to prevent any damage.
Lyons trying to control the position.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McElroy cracks Lyons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
McElroy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lyons to the ground. McElroy is now in Lyons's guard.
Lyons is trying to control the position but McElroy postures up.
McElroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McElroy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyons working a defensive guard here.
McElroy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McElroy postures up in Lyons's guard and throws a big left but Lyons blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McElroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyons is retaining full guard.
McElroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons pulls McElroy in close to prevent any damage.
McElroy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lyons's guard.
McElroy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McElroy is trying to ground and pound but Lyons uses the momentary lack of control by McElroy to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McElroy misses with a head shot. Lyons uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis McElroy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Lyons gets the takedown into side control.
Lyons controlling the position.
McElroy is looking to reverse the position.
McElroy struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons tries to move into full mount but can't pass McElroy's legs.
Lyons controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Lyons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McElroy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lyons working away.
Lyons controlling the position.
Lyons advances to full mount. #T2#
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.
Lyons avoids the attempt from McElroy to control.
McElroy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lyons trying to control but McElroy is having none of it.
McElroy is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lyons has taken his back!#T3#
Lyons controlling from the back.
Lyons controlling well, preventing McElroy from escaping the position.
Travis McElroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McElroy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lyons.
Lyons has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McElroy's body.
Lyons is trying to stick to McElroy's back but McElroy is turning into Lyons. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lyons's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McElroy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McElroy throwing strikes from guard but Lyons blocks nicely.
Lyons has control of McElroy's left arm, preventing McElroy from doing any damage.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McElroy throwing strikes from guard but Lyons blocks nicely.
McElroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McElroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McElroy looking to pass the guard.
McElroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Lyons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
McElroy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McElroy's corner calls for a 1-2. McElroy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Travis McElroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
McElroy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McElroy is fighting to break Lyons's control of his arms but Lyons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lyons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McElroy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McElroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lyons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McElroy has managed to get both his arms back between Lyons's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons has his hands on McElroy's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lyons working for a triangle but McElroy defends it easily.
#T1#
McElroy advances position into side control!
Lyons tries to buck McElroy off but McElroy is having none of it.
McElroy tries to advance to mount but can't.
McElroy working the strikes but Lyons uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McElroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lyons defending well though.
McElroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McElroy.
Lyons taking some punishment here, with McElroy in his half guard.
Lyons works his way to full guard. Good work.
McElroy lands a couple of elbows.
McElroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyons is adopting a defensive guard.
McElroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
McElroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyons can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lyons controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McElroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McElroy with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from McElroy. No joy for Lyons on that attempt.
Travis McElroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyons dives in for a single leg takedown but McElroy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McElroy tries to clinch #TD2#
and Lyons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyons.
McElroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Lyons trying to control but McElroy is working from the bottom.
McElroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McElroy holds on and takes a little breather.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Lyons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lyons looking to sit in guard and control but McElroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McElroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis McElroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McElroy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis McElroy!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between CJ Lyons and Detroit Racer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; CJ Lyons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Racer clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage.
Racer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lyons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lyons (0) vs (4) Racer
Lyons 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.
Racer is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lyons reverses the position brilliantly into Racer's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyons (2) vs (4) Racer
Lyons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyons trying to control but Racer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is fighting to break Racer's control of his arms but Racer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Racer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Racer keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass.
Racer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Racer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Racer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racer has his hands on Lyons's head, controlling the position.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Racer wants to sweep here but Lyons controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is fighting to break Racer's control of his arms but Racer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lyons content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer looking for a sweep. Not yet Racer, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Racer pulls Lyons in to control the position.
Racer looking to control.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Racer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Racer pulls Lyons in to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Racer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
Racer 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.
Racer keeps trying to improve his position.
Racer is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer controls Lyons momentarily but Lyons frees himself.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Racer keeps moving.
Racer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Racer trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Racer looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Racer keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Racer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Racer has control of Lyons's left arm, preventing Lyons from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Racer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyons (2) vs (6) Racer
Racer looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lyons seems keen to control Racer's posture.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
Racer trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Racer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Racer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lyons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Racer has managed to get both his arms back between Lyons's legs - danger averted.
Lyons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Lyons has control of Racer's left arm, preventing Racer from doing any damage.
Lyons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Racer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyons pulls Racer in to control the position.
Racer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Racer being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Racer wins on points by 6 to 2.
Detroit Racer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yang Lei and CJ Lyons. Lei is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yang Lei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; CJ Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lei tries to clinch up but Lyons circles away and keeps his distance.
Yang Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei is breathing heavily.
Lei pushes Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lei has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lyons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lei (4) vs (0) Lyons
Lyons rolls, trying to escape but Lei keeps control of the position.
Lei is not going to allow Lyons to sit and survive in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons is working to get back to half guard.
Lyons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyons wants to hold on but Lei pushes him away.
Lyons working to try and regain half guard.
Lyons sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lyons controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare MMA inform us that Lyons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons seems keen to control Lei's posture.
Let's hope that Lyons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lyons is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Lyons.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Lyons the control monster continue. Boring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lei is aware though and is defending well.
Lyons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyons has Lei pulled in close to control his posture.
Lei wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lyons holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lyons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lyons has control of Lei's left arm, preventing Lei from doing any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lyons.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lyons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lyons is tightening it up a little... Lei has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lei reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lei taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). CJ Lyons! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 640 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nevel takes the fight into the clinch.
Nevel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nevel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nevel digs a right hand underneath Lyons's ribcage. Lyons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Nevel manages to break the clinch.
Lyons swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevel.#CL2#
Nevel pushes Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nevel slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nevel.
Lyons wants a takedown but no success here.
Nevel lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Nevel lands a shoulder strike.
Lyons is breathing heavily.
Nevel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nevel.
Nevel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyons being controlled against the cage.
Nevel lands an uppercut.
Nevel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nevel.
Nevel gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Lyons is rocked!
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Lyons 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!
Nevel lands a nice shot to the body.
Lyons seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Nevel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Nevel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nevel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lyons jumps guard but Nevel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nevel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nevel lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Nevel.
Nevel controlling the action here for a moment.
Nevel gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Nevel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nevel avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nevel.
Nevel lands an uppercut.
Lyons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyons jumps guard but Nevel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nevel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nevel works on Lyons's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Nevel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nevel.
Nevel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nevel pushes Lyons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nevel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyonss head.
A shot in the inside from Nevel.
Nevel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nevel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nevel dominated that round.
That's time! Lyons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Nevel rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nevel is leaning against Lyons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nevel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nevel stalling against the cage.
Lyons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nevel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Nevel lands with a right to the head.
Lyons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevel has Lyons pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Nevel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Nevel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Lyons jumps guard but Nevel stands there with Lyons around his waist. Lyons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lyons up against the cage.
Nevel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Nevel on the inside.
Nevel gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nevel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nevel lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nevel lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lyons to his knees! Nevel keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Nevel!
A relieved looking Theodore Nevel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 640 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson works over Lyons's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Lyons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to is feet but Lyons passes into side control.
Lyons in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Lyons is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lyons is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Lyons breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). CJ Lyons!
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