Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ITFC Finale
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Strangler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lyon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strangler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lyon scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Lyon shoots in and gets a takedown into Strangler's guard.
Lyon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strangler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strangler has passed into side control.
Lyon tries to buck Strangler off but Strangler is having none of it.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Lyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strangler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lyon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lyon is trying to get back to half guard.
Strangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyon is not content to let Strangler control the position.
Lyon is looking for a sweep.
Lyon struggling a bit here.
Lyon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lyon tries to hold on but Strangler pushes him away. #T3#
Lyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lyon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lyon has a hand on Strangler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Strangler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lyon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lyon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Strangler looking to control but Lyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Lyon is working to get back to half guard.
Strangler controlling his opponent.
Lyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strangler wants to control the pace but Lyon is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lyon walks into a left hand. #TD#
Strangler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lyon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Strangler is looking to advance position but Lyon won't allow it.
Lyon trying to get back to full guard but Strangler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lyon tries to lock up and control but Strangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyon is looking to improve his position but Strangler isn't that keen on the idea.
Strangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lyon is looking to escape.
Strangler avoids the attempt from Lyon to control.#T2#
Lyon can't escape the position.
Strangler controlling from mount.
Lyon regains half guard.
Lyon gets back to full guard.
Strangler won't allow Lyon to sweep him here. #T3#
Lyon trying to control the position here.
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler wants to sweep here but Lyon controlling him for the moment.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyon landing with the ground and pound.
Strangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lyon is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Lyon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A jab lands there for Strangler.
Lyon swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strangler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lyon wants to control but Strangler is keeping him busy.
Lyon landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyon in side control, throwing shots but Strangler defends.
Strangler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lyon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strangler is not content to let Lyon control the position.
Strangler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lyon's best efforts.#T1#
Lyon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strangler is trying to maintain the position but Lyon is very close to passing his half guard.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Strangler's head.
Lyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strangler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyon is thwarting Strangler's attempts to control the position.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyon trying to control from Strangler's half guard. Strangler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lyon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyon won't allow Strangler to sweep him here.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strangler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Strangler enables Lyon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Strangler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strangler holds on and takes a little breather.
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Strangler is retaining full guard.
Lyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strangler is trying to control the position but Lyon postures up.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyon cracks Strangler with a solid left hand.
Lyon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon distracts Strangler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Strangler's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Strangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strangler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Lyon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strangler manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strangler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lyon is trying to stall.
Strangler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyon wants to stall. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strangler is stalling here.
Strangler continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD#
Lyon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lyon manages to end up in side control.
Strangler tries to buck Lyon off but Lyon is having none of it.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangler keeps working.
Strangler is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Lyon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Lyon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strangler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strangler defending against the ground and pound.
Lyon misses with the ground and pound.
Strangler can't do much from the bottom here.
Lyon lands a few punches from side control.
Lyon wants to control but Strangler is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Lyon crashes against the mat. #T3#
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strangler struggling a bit here.
Lyon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Lyon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strangler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon postures up.#T4#
Lyon lands a nice forearm strike.
Lyon working the strikes but Strangler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lyon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.
Lyon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lyon 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.
Strangler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lyon is working for a kimura but Strangler is defending it quite comfortably.
Lyon thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elias Lyon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strangler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strangler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lyon.
Strangler is trying to improve his position.
Lyon working the ground and pound but Strangler is defending the strikes.
Lyon in side control, throwing shots but Strangler defends.
Lyon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lyon tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon lands an elbow.
Strangler tries to bench press Lyon off him but Lyon keeps the position. #T1#
Lyon scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyon trying to control the position but Strangler is working away.
Strangler manages to get back to half guard.
Lyon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strangler's head.
Lyon throws a strike but Strangler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lyon looking to sit in guard and control but Strangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Strangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lyon wants to sweep here but Strangler controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Lyon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strangler escapes and throws Lyon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Strangler controls the position from side control.
Strangler working away.
Lyon tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Strangler stalls from top position.#T3#
Lyon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lyon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lyon.
Strangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strangler is continuing to stall.
Strangler being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lyon working for submissions but it's allowed Strangler to get to half guard.
Lyon moves into full guard.
St Petersburg Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strangler slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elias Lyon.
I think Lyon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon retains his featherweight title!
Elias Lyon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFC 13
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Lyon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evansen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Lyon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evansen's guard.
Evansen is pulling down on Lyon's head to control his posture.
Lyon looking to sit in guard and control but Evansen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lyon wants to control the position but Evansen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Evansen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evansen is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lyon is looking for a sweep. Evansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyon is pressing down on Evansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evansen is stalling in the full guard.
Lyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evansen postures up in Lyon's guard and throws a big left but Lyon blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lyon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evansen wants to counter with a clinch but Lyon pushes him away.
Lyon throws a jab but it's blocked by Evansen.
Evansen is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Evansen. Those never looked like landing.
Christian Evansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Lyon misses its intended target.
Lyon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evansen is looking to clinch but Lyon is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Lyon.#T3#
Lyon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lyon is looking to land body kicks.
Lyon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evansen slips a jab from Lyon.
Evansen tries to clinch but Lyon is having none of it.
It looked like Lyon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elias Lyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lyon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evansen did well to prevent Lyon getting side control.
Evansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyon.
Lyon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evansen is looking to control Lyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evansen avoid being mounted?
Evansen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Lyon is keen to just control but Evansen is a slippery customer.
Evansen missing with punches from the bottom.
Evansen is trying to maintain the position but Lyon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon wants to pass to mount but Evansen is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evansen missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Evansen is looking to clinch. #TD#
Lyon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evansen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evansen is keeping the position for now.
Lyon controlling from the top position.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon postures up.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Evansen keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Evansen keeping full guard, as Lyon tries to pass.
Evansen wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evansen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lyon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evansen checks it well.
Evansen throws a series of strikes that have Lyon backpedaling. #TD#
Lyon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evansen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evansen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Evansen is trying to control but can't.
Lyon wants to free his trapped foot but Evansen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evansen trying to control here.
Evansen is refusing to be controlled, as Lyon sits in half guard.
Evansen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Lyon there.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Evansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyon not doing much here.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.
Evansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyon.
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evansen is looking to control Lyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evansen avoid being mounted?
Lyon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Lyon lands with a punch from half guard.
Lyon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Evansen trying to control here.
Lyon trying to control from half guard but Evansen is working away.
Evansen trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lyon lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
That's time! Lyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lyon throws a hook to the side of Evansen's head but Evansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lyon scores with a nice strike.
Lyon cracks Evansen with an open hand slap.
Evansen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Lyon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evansen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyon looks to land a strike but Evansen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Evansen pulls Lyon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lyon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lyon throws a big right hand that misses.
Evansen is striking but Lyon is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evansen can do to turn this around?
Lyon wants to pass to mount but Evansen is defending the position.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evansen punching from the bottom.
Evansen trying to control here.
Evansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyon trying to control from half guard but Evansen is working away.
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evansen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Evansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Evansen gets caught napping as Lyon dives in and scores a takedown. Evansen manages to retain guard.
Lyon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evansen has control of Lyon's left arm, preventing Lyon from doing any damage.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Evansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lyon looking to control. #T4#
Evansen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lyon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lyon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evansen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Evansen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
Lyon working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lyon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyon's sensitive parts.
Lyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyon.
Evansen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lyon throws a big shot that misses.
Evansen tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Lyon feints and as Evansen raises his hands in defense, Lyon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evansen is trying to control the position but Lyon postures up.
Lyon postures up in Evansen's guard and throws a big left but Evansen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Evansen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Lyon is looking to pass into half guard but Evansen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Evansen is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lyon is looking for a triangle but Evansen pushes his legs off easily.
Evansen controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Lyon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Evansen has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evansen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Evansen is pressing down on Lyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lyon is holding on for now.
Lyon trying to control from the bottom.
Evansen prevents Lyon from improving his position.
Lyon is working hard here to advance position.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lyon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evansen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evansen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Evansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon landing a few strikes. #T4#
Evansen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Evansen can't do much from the bottom here.
Evansen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Evansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyon is working away from the top position though.
Lyon thows a huge punch but Evansen dodges it nicely.
Lyon trying to control the action but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyon.
Evansen is refusing to be controlled, as Lyon sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon had his way with Christian Evansen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Lyon feints and as Evansen raises his hands in defense, Lyon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyon throws a strike but Evansen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Evansen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evansen won't allow Lyon to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen trying to control but Lyon is working from the bottom.
Evansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Evansen stopping the sweep attempt from Lyon.
Evansen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lyon has Evansen pulled in close to control his posture.
Evansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Lyon throwing shots but Evansen is blocking nicely.
Lyon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lyon slips a nice elbow through Evansen's hands, connecting with Evansen's forehead.
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lyon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Christian Evansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evansen tries to hold on but Lyon postures up.#T3#
Lyon is stalling here but it's allowed Evansen to get half guard.
Lyon is stalling here. Evansen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lyon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Evansen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Evansen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lyon tries to bench press Evansen off him but Evansen keeps the position. #T4#
Evansen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lyon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lyon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Evansen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lyon working to try and regain half guard.
Lyon gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lyon works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Lyon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lyon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon retains his featherweight title!
Elias Lyon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Christian Evansen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back stronger and put on a show for the fans. Thank You'.

Event: ITFC 12
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lyon looking to score a takedown here. Strangler is defending well but Lyon drives through and ends up in Strangler's guard.
Strangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strangler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon stays in close to Strangler's body and controls the position.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##CL#
Strangler clinches.
Strangler is leaning against Lyon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Strangler.
Strangler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lyon or not.
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Lyon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Strangler is trying to control the position but Lyon postures up.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Lyon postures up.
Strangler controlling the position.
Lyon throws a big right hand that misses.
Strangler 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.
Lyon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyon passes into half guard.
Lyon content to control rather than advance.
Lyon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though. #T3#
Lyon trying to control from Strangler's half guard. Strangler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Strangler controls Lyon momentarily but Lyon frees himself.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Lyon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strangler wants to stand up but Lyon is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Strangler taking some punishment here, with Lyon in his half guard.
Lyon prevents Strangler from standing back up. #SUB2#
Lyon is working for a kimura but Strangler is defending it quite comfortably.
Strangler wants to improve his position but Lyon is controlling well.
Strangler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strangler.#TD2#
Lyon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lyon showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Lyon there.
Strangler is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyon looks to land a strike but Strangler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon content to stall in guard here.
Lyon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strangler is trying to keep Lyon in close.
Lyon landing with the ground and pound.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Strangler keeping full guard, as Lyon tries to pass.
Lyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Strangler's brow.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lyon works over Strangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Strangler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Lyon is in close to Strangler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon advances position into side control!
Lyon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Strangler stops Lyon from passing to mount.
Lyon cracks Strangler with a big elbow.
Strangler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lyon. #T4#
Strangler regains half guard.
Lyon is trying to control. Strangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lyon thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyon is working away from the top position though.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD2#
Lyon scores with a takedown into Strangler's guard.
Lyon being controlled here momentarily.
Lyon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strangler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lyon throws a strike but Strangler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
Lyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strangler's guard. #REVB#
Lyon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elias Lyon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Lyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Strangler has wrist control.
Lyon controlling from the top position.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strangler's head.
Lyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon is standing up over Strangler. Strangler looks to escape but Lyon dives into side control.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon postures up.
An elbow from Lyon crashes against the mat.
Lyon trying to control the action but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler struggling a bit here.#T3#
Strangler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lyon working the ground and pound from side control.
Strangler is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Lyon crashes against the mat.
Lyon scoring with punches from side control.
Lyon throws an elbow but Strangler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyon lands a few punches from side control.
Lyon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Strangler down. #ROC2#
Strangler is rocked!
Strangler can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Strangler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lyon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Lyon is working Strangler over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Lyon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lyon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lyon.
Strangler seems to have got his legs back now.
Lyon throws a strike aimed at the side of Strangler's head but Strangler avoids it well.
Strangler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyon tries to score with some ground and pound. Strangler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lyon trying to control the position but Strangler is working away.
Strangler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lyon connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Lyon scores with a takedown into Strangler's guard.#ES#
Strangler pushes Lyon off and gets back to his feet.
Strangler scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Strangler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lyon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyon stands up over Strangler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyon is working Strangler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Lyon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyon with a nice head shot there.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyon landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lyon stays in close to Strangler's body and controls the position.
Lyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Strangler has wrist control.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Strangler.
Strangler throws a head kick that misses.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Lyon scores with a sloppy right hand. Strangler should have avoided that one.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lyon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strangler to the ground. Lyon is now in Strangler's guard.#ES#
Strangler pushes Lyon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Strangler cracks Lyon with an open hand slap.
Strangler throws a leg kick that misses.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Strangler gets caught napping as Lyon dives in and scores a takedown. Strangler manages to retain guard.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strangler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Strangler controls Lyon momentarily but Lyon frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lyon slips nicely into half guard.
Lyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strangler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Elias Lyon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler misses with a hook to the body
and Lyon counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Lyon gets a takedown into half guard.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Strangler is defending well.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strangler's head.
Strangler is staying active underneath Lyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Lyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Strangler is defending against the submission attempts here by Lyon.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangler keeps working.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strangler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyon.
Lyon trying to control from half guard but Strangler is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Lyon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strangler to the ground. Lyon is now in Strangler's guard.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon cracks Strangler with a solid left hand.#T3#
Lyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strangler is keeping the position for now.
Strangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Strangler trying to control the position here.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strangler quickly recovers to half guard.
Lyon is nestled in close to Strangler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strangler is looking for a sweep. Lyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strangler is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Petersburg Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyon slips a nice elbow through Strangler's hands, connecting with Strangler's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Lyon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lyon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon is the new featherweight champion!
Elias Lyon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ITFC 11
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Vader lands a nice shot that snaps Lyon's head back.
Vader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lyon throws a shot to the body.
Vader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Vader gets caught napping as Lyon dives in and scores a takedown. Vader manages to retain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vader can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Lyon pulls Vader in to control the position.
Lyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Vader doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyon stays in close to Vader's body and controls the position.
Lyon stands and throws Vader's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vader on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vader is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lyon off and has taken his back!
Lyon rolls, trying to escape but Vader keeps control of the position.
Lyon trying to control the hands but Vader won't let him.
Vader has the hooks in. Lyon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Will Vader go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lyon rolls, trying to escape but Vader keeps control of the position.
Lyon avoids the strikes from Vader.
Lyon tries to break free.
Lyon covering up well under a series of strikes from Vader.
Lyon tries to escape but Vader has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lyon 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyon covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader doesn't have the hooks in and Lyon manages to turn into his guard.
Vader is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB#
Lyon is trying to get an arm triangle but Vader is defending well.
Vader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lyon scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyon working the ground and pound.
Vader tries to escape but Lyon is in control.
Lyon working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Lyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lyon scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
Lyon lands a nice forearm strike.
Lyon scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Lyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Vader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Vader reaches up around Lyon's neck trying to control. But Lyon takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Vader! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Vader is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Lyon celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Darko Vader was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna thank all my fans for their support, and to the people who came to witness this great match. Gotta go my chika babes are now waiting in my room. '.

Event: ITFC 10
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Vader clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Lyon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vader stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lyon is looking to break free of the clinch but Vader has double underhooks.
Come on Vader - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lyon trying to control the position but instead, Vader has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lyon into the cage.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is trying to stall.
Lyon misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Vader has Lyon pushed against the cage.
Vader has Lyon pushed against the cage.
Vader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vader displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lyon up against the cage.#TD#
Lyon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyon slips a nice elbow through Vader's hands, connecting with Vader's forehead.
Lyon throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely. #T2#
Lyon prevents Vader from improving his position.
Vader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Vader taking some punishment here, with Lyon in his half guard.
Lyon winds up and cracks Vader with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lyon is trying to work for a kimura but Vader is defending well.
Lyon working over Vader with some ground and pound. Vader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.
Lyon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lyon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Vader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vader can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vader 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.
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Lyon is really struggling to control Vader but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vader striking off his back but it's not causing Lyon any problems.
Lyon trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyon forces his way into half guard.
Lyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyon connects with a nice short shot to Vader's temple.
Lyon is just content to waste time from the top position. Vader takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lyon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vader.#TD#
Lyon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Lyon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lyon lands a big elbow.
Lyon working Vader over with strikes here.
Lyon avoids the attempt from Vader to control.
Lyon controlling the position easily from mount.
Lyon cracks Vader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lyon controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Vader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lyon tries to control but Vader wriggling away.
Lyon lands a nice shot to the head.
Vader is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lyon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lyon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Lyon avoids the attempt from Vader to control.
Lyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vader is still in real trouble! Can Lyon finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lyon looking to finish Vader with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vader!
Vader tries to reverse the position but Lyon maintains control.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Lyon unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader is looking to improve his position but Lyon isn't that keen on the idea.
Lyon landing shots from mount.
Vader is looking to get to half guard.
Lyon tries to control but Vader wriggling away.
Lyon 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.
Lyon lands a couple of good shots and Vader has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Lyon lands a good shot there. Vader covers up! Lyon smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Vader to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Lyon jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Lyon!
Our winner, Elias Lyon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Darko Vader stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank all my fans for their support, and to the people who came to witness this great match. Gotta go my chika babes are now waiting in my room. '.

Event: ITFC 9
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lyon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lyon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Lyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Motts swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Motts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lyon.
Motts is trying to improve his position.
Motts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyon takes a little break here. Motts wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lyon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lyon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lyon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Lyon trying to control the position but Motts is working away.
Lyon happy to just control the position for now.
Lyon trying to control the position but Motts is working away.
Lyon tries to move to mount but Motts blocks the move with his legs.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Motts taking a bit of punishment here - Lyon scoring with strikes.
Lyon scoring with punches from side control.
Motts tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Lyon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Motts some visible discomfort.
Lyon advances to full mount.
Lyon lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Motts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Motts is in trouble!
Lyon lands a couple of good shots and Motts has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyon is landing with strikes from the back.
Lyon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Lyon working for a choke but Motts is defending well.
Lyon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Motts's head.#T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Motts as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lyon! #SUB#
Lyon looking for the choke but no joy.
Lyon is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Motts up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lyon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Lyon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Motts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lyon lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Motts is covering up but some of the strikes from Lyon are getting through and doing damage.
Lyon 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.#T4#
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Motts's head.
Lyon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lyon lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lyon working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Motts is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lyon has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Motts taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elias Lyon!
A very excited looking Elias Lyon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ITFC 7
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Lyon cracks Tinto with an open hand slap.
Lyon blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tinto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lyon throws an elbow but Tinto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
Tinto looks winded!
Tinto taking a bit of punishment here - Lyon scoring with strikes.
Lyon lands an elbow.
Tinto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyon working the ground and pound but Tinto is defending the strikes.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon controls the position from side control.
Lyon tries to advance to mount but Tinto denies him.
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
Tinto dodges the ground and pound from Lyon.#T2#
Lyon cracks Tinto with a big right hand but Tinto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lyon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lyon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lyon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Tinto's face as Lyon controls the position. #SUB#
Lyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tinto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lyon scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Lyon misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Lyon wants to control but Tinto is keeping him busy.
Tinto stops Lyon from passing to mount.
Lyon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tinto is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Lyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tinto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lyon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon throws an elbow but Tinto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyon happy to just control the position for now.
Lyon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tinto for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
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#
Lyon looks for a takedown but Tinto sprawls well.#TD#
Lyon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lyon trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Lyon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is working Tinto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Tinto is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lyon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lyon landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyon postures up in Tinto's guard and throws a big left but Tinto blocks it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lyon stands and throws Tinto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lyon landing a few strikes.
Lyon laying and praying for a moment but Tinto takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Lyon is nestled in close to Tinto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinto is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Tinto's head. #T4#
Lyon throwing shots but Tinto is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Lyon.
Tinto is refusing to be controlled, as Lyon sits in half guard.
Lyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Lyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tinto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Tinto.
Lyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Tinto blocks the low kick.
Tinto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tinto enables Lyon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tinto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon postures up in Tinto's guard and throws a big left but Tinto blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinto, not yet.
Lyon distracts Tinto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyon advances to half guard.
Lyon working over Tinto with some ground and pound. Tinto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyon winds up and cracks Tinto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lyon is nestled in close to Tinto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lyon landing shots from mount.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Tinto is in trouble!
Lyon with good strikes from the mount here!
Lyon is landing with some decent strikes but Tinto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyon landing shots from mount.
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Tinto is in trouble!
Lyon is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Tinto is rocked!
Lyon lands a big shot to the head and Tinto winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ITFC 5
Date: Jun 06, 2017

#R1#
Alves misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lyon counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyon throws a strike aimed at the side of Alves's head but Alves avoids it well.#SUB#
Lyon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Lyon cracks Alves with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lyon takes a little break here. Alves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Alves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lyon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lyon wants to take a breather but Alves manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lyon.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lyon working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#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.
Lyon landing with the ground and pound.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lyon throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Alves's brow.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Lyon postures up in Alves's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lyon sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alves wants to control but Lyon postures up.
Alves taking a bit of punishment here - Lyon scoring with strikes.
Alves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lyon connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lyon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
Lyon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lyon shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Lyon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lyon.
Alves tries for a takedown but Lyon circles away easily
and Lyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves dives in and grabs Lyon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyon pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
Lyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Lyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyon connects with a body shot that sends Alves's belly button to the back.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyon manages to avoid it.
Lyon darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Lyon into the ropes. #T1#
Alves walks into a stiff left hand from Lyon.
Lyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyon somewhat.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lyon pinned against the ropes. Lyon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyon throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lyon.
Lyon in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends. #T2#
Lyon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alves is avoiding damage well.
Lyon wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alves dodges the ground and pound from Lyon.
Lyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Lyon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Lyon 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.
Alves dodges the ground and pound from Lyon.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working. #T3#
Lyon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lyon trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
Alves taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Lyon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
Lyon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alves parries the strikes from Lyon easily there. Lyon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alves to escape.
Alves is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Lyon trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Lyon throws an elbow but Alves slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alves tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Alves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
That's time! Lyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Lyon - just one landing.
Lyon dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Lyon's head and hops out.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lyon.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Lyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lyon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyon manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lyon lands the left hand.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyon. Lyon gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lyon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lyon is looking to improve his position.
Lyon is pressing down on Alves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lyon is adopting a defensive guard.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Lyon tries to strike from the bottom.
Lyon wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Lyon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alves keeping full guard, as Lyon tries to pass.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lyon distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyon won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Lyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lyon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
Alves drops his hands momentarily and Lyon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Lyon shoots in.#TD#
Lyon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon clearly takes 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.
#R4##TD#
Lyon dives in and scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Lyon throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Lyon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving. #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.
Alves leaves Lyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lyon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Lyon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lyon winds up and cracks Alves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lyon lands with a punch from half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lyon 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. #SUB#
Lyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well. #T3#
Lyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Lyon.
Lyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lyon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lyon tries to pass to full mount but Alves defends it.
Alves is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyon.
Alves is staying active underneath Lyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyon is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lyon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
Lyon is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon had his way with Edgar Alves in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
#R5#
Lyon shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Edgar Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves leaves Lyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alves blocks the body kick. #TD#
Lyon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alves pulls Lyon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lyon from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Lyon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Alves trying to control but Lyon is working from the bottom.
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
Lyon keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves preventing the sweep. #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.
Lyon is pulling down on Alves's head. It's preventing any offense from Alves, at least for the moment.
Lyon wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Lyon looking to control. #T3#
Lyon wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lyon gets a takedown into half guard.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Lyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Lyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Lyon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Lyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Edgar Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Lyon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lyon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
After winning the bout, Elias Lyon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ITFC 3
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Lyon darts in looking for a takedown but Strangler gets double underhooks and turns Lyon into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Lyon misses with an uppercut. Strangler saw that one coming.
Strangler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lyon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strangler. Strangler obviously looking to wear him down.
Strangler slips a jab from Lyon.
Strangler lands a leg kick that knocks Lyon off balance momentarily.
Strangler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lyon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Strangler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lyon forces his way into half guard.
Strangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyon is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler is not content to let Lyon control the position.#T1#
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strangler trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lyon in particular looking to stall.
Strangler has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strangler tries to get to full guard but Lyon has control of the leg.
Lyon is taking a breather. Strangler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lyon 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyon prevents Strangler from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Lyon trying to mount his opponent but Strangler defends it.
Strangler trying to control here.
Lyon is trying to control. Strangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strangler wants to improve his position but Lyon is controlling well.
Strangler trying to hold on to Lyon's head to control him but Lyon postures up.
Lyon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lyon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Strangler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyon connects with a nice short shot to Strangler's temple.
Lyon stalling.
Strangler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lyon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strangler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lyon is looking to advance position but Strangler won't allow it.
Lyon working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Strangler actively working from the bottom here.
Lyon stalling. #T4#
Strangler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lyon stops Strangler from standing up.
Strangler wants to control the position but Lyon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lyon is pressing down on Strangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strangler is holding on for now.
Lyon passes into side control, despite Strangler's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Lyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon 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#
That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strangler thumps Lyon with a low kick.
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strangler. Strangler obviously looking to wear him down.
Lyon fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lyon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strangler fails with the takedown.
Strangler shoots in for a double leg but Lyon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Petersburg Strangler.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Lyon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strangler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyon tries to land a front kick but Strangler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyon lands with a right hand.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Strangler thumps Lyon with a low kick.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lyon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strangler wants to get back to his feet but Lyon is dominant here and he's now got Strangler's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Strangler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lyon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Strangler's body.
Strangler is taking damage to the body and head.
Strangler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lyon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Good control from Lyon.
Strangler breaks Lyon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyon working a defensive guard here.
Strangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyon has wrist control.
Strangler throwing strikes from guard but Lyon blocks nicely.
Lyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strangler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strangler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strangler throws an elbow that misses. Lyon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strangler's guard. Nice move by Lyon!#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Strangler trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Strangler's brow.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Strangler controlling the position.
Strangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
Strangler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lyon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Lyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Lyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Strangler is keeping the position.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strangler can pounce on him.
Lyon shoots for a takedown but Strangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strangler unleashes a big counter combination but Lyon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strangler as he avoids it easily.
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strangler throws a low kick but Lyon moves out of range easily.
Lyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strangler.
Nice defenses there by Strangler.
Lyon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strangler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Lyon gets caught flat footed, as Strangler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lyon 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.
Lyon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyon is trying to control the position but Strangler postures up.
Strangler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyon's head.#T1#
Strangler postures up in Lyon's guard and throws a big left but Lyon blocks it.
Lyon looking to control.
Lyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strangler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Strangler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Strangler controlling Lyon's posture.
Lyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Lyon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon works over Strangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyon's guard. #REVB#
Lyon controlling the position.
Strangler throwing strikes but missing.
Lyon keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Lyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Strangler is staying active underneath Lyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon passes into side. #T3#
Strangler is looking to regain half guard here but Lyon keeps moving and retains side control.
Strangler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lyon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Strangler tries to improve position but can't.
Lyon gets to mount! Strangler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Strangler is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon is having none of it.
Strangler is trying to escape the mount.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is having none of it. #T4#
Strangler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Lyon.
Lyon is taking a breather. Strangler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangler keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler tries to get to full guard but Lyon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but St Petersburg Strangler just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a leg kick.
Lyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strangler is fending him off so far but Lyon persists. Nope, Strangler circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyon leaves Strangler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyon defends it nicely.
Lyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyon somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler stalks Lyon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lyon's face. Lyon staggers backwards, shaken.
Strangler feints and then cracks Lyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyon down. #T1#
Strangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyon. Lyon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Lyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Strangler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Strangler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lyon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyon misses with a takedown attempt - Strangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strangler defends well and Lyon ends up having to push Strangler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lyon.
Strangler tries to bum rush Lyon with a series of wild strikes but Lyon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Lyon. No joy for Strangler on that attempt.
Lyon misses with an uppercut.
Strangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyon.
Strangler connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lyon wants it to stay on the feet.
Lyon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strangler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lyon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strangler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyon. That did some damage!
Lyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyon dodges the punch combination from Strangler.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strangler.
Lyon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strangler tries to land a leg kick but Lyon saw it coming and moves away.
Lyon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Strangler lands a nice hook to Lyon's body. Lyon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strangler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyon. That did some damage!
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strangler thows a leg kick but Lyon checks it
and Lyon counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lyon is defended easily by Strangler.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Lyon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Strangler with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyon's calf.
Lyon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strangler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strangler tries a low kick but Lyon avoids it.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lyon shoots in but no luck this time.
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strangler slips under a jab from Lyon.
Strangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lyon checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strangler pinned against the cage. Strangler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strangler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Petersburg Strangler.#T1#
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyon attempts a counter takedown but Strangler avoids it well and moves away.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Strangler tries to score with a low kick but Lyon moves his leg out of the way.
Strangler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strangler.
Strangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyon.
Lyon throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
Lyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler feints the counter takedown.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyon misses the target.
Strangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Lyon with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Strangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyon.
Strangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon is looking to counter punch.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon is looking to score with low kicks.
Lyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lyon or perhaps it was just good defense by Strangler, which made it look bad.
And Strangler tries to counter it with a takedown but Lyon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strangler.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strangler.
Lyon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strangler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD2#
Strangler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lyon did well to prevent Strangler getting side control.
Strangler throws a strike but Lyon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Strangler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strangler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lyon 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.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyon trying to keep a closed guard but Strangler is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strangler is one step ahead there.
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Strangler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Strangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyon's guard. #REVB#
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strangler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lyon passes into half guard.
Lyon works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strangler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler is the new featherweight champion!
St Petersburg Strangler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Strangler scores with a takedown into Lyon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strangler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strangler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Strangler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lyon drops back looking for a leg! Strangler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strangler manages to kick Lyon off! Lyon jumps back into Strangler's guard.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon works over Strangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyon with a nice head shot there.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lyon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strangler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Strangler is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Strangler managing to control the position.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Strangler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyon but Lyon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler throws a leg kick which misses Lyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyon tries to avoid it.
Lyon slips a jab and a cross from Strangler.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strangler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lyon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Lyon throws a body punch but Strangler moves out of range. #TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strangler to the mat! Strangler manages to get full guard.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon advances position into side control!#T4#
Strangler tries to buck Lyon off but Lyon is having none of it.
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyon cracks Strangler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lyon working the ground and pound from side control.
Lyon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lyon lands an elbow.
Lyon working away.
Lyon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Strangler tries to improve position but can't.
Strangler is trying to escape the position but Lyon is controlling the position.
Lyon is chipping away with strikes.
Strangler is not content to let Lyon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
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#
Strangler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyon shoots in and drives through. Strangler sprawls well.
Lyon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strangler defends it nicely.
Strangler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strangler closes the distance and clinches up with Lyon, looking for a takedown. Strangler pushes Lyon against the cage but Lyon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Lyon tries to counter it with a takedown but Strangler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.
Lyon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Lyon as Strangler shoots in.
Lyon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strangler shoots for a takedown but Lyon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Strangler as Lyon shoots in.
Strangler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strangler throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Lyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strangler was covering up waiting for the punch and Lyon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler is looking to stand up but Lyon isn't so interested in that idea.
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strangler dives in and grabs Lyon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyon pushes down on Strangler's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strangler.
Strangler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strangler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strangler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyon's calf.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyon sprawls well. Lyon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Strangler throws a low kick, looking for Lyon's leg but Lyon calmly moves out of range.
Lyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strangler.
Lyon fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Lyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyon.
Lyon lands a nice hook to Strangler's body. Strangler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Strangler misses with a low kick. #T4#
Strangler shoots for a takedown but Lyon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler throws a leg kick but Lyon moved away.
Strangler goes for a double leg but Lyon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lyon continues to drive forward.
Lyon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler throws a series of strikes that have Lyon backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strangler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Strangler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lyon!
Lyon is looking to reverse the position.
Lyon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strangler off and has taken his back!
Lyon punishes Strangler with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A low kick from Strangler is predictable there #TD2#
and Lyon counters with a single leg into guard. Strangler didn't expect that.
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Strangler is retaining full guard.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon passes into half guard.
Strangler is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strangler!
Lyon landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lyon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strangler really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Strangler is working hard here to advance position.
Lyon working the ground and pound effectively.
Strangler is trying desperately to improve position.
Lyon is landing with some decent strikes but Strangler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Strangler is rocked!
Lyon tries to control but Strangler wriggling away.
Oh Strangler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Strangler is in trouble!
Strangler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lyon landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lyon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A big strike lands for Lyon! That's really hurt Strangler and he's turned his back - Lyon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lyon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Elias Lyon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 118
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Jr misses with a looping right.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lyon as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Lyon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jr is wriggling around but Lyon manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Lyon passes to full mount!
Jr is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lyon'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.#T1#
Lyon wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lyon is just content to waste time from the top position. Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jr trying to strike off his back.
We've been hearing that Lyon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lyon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lyon postures up in Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jr blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lyon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jr wants to control the position but Lyon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jr wants to improve his position but Lyon is controlling well.
Jr taking some punishment here, with Lyon in his half guard.
Lyon blocks the strikes from Jr.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Lyon trying to control the action but Jr is working from the bottom.
Lyon uses his free foot to push down on Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jr.
Lyon lands a couple of good shots and Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lyon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T3#
Lyon looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lyon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jr's head.
Lyon lands strikes to the head.
What can Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lyon has the hooks in. Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jr covers up after that shot from Lyon.
Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Lyon are getting through and doing damage.
Lyon throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jr could be in trouble here!
Jr covers up after that shot from Lyon.
Lyon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyon scores with punches from the back.
Jr is really stuck here. #T4#
Lyon looking to hold on to the position here but Jr rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lyon stands up over Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon advances to half guard.
Lyon blocks the strikes from Jr.
Jr wants to get back to full guard but Lyon has passed into side control.
Lyon is chipping away with strikes.
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
Lyon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jr some visible discomfort.
Lyon lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Lyon scores with a takedown into Jr's guard.
Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lyon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Lyon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lyon working over Jr with some ground and pound. Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jr can do to turn this around?
Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lyon's back!
Lyon tries to roll but Jr sticks to his back. #T1#
Lyon controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Jr misses with a punch to the head.
Lyon takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lyon could be in trouble here!
Jr scores with strikes from the back.
Jr controlling well, preventing Lyon from escaping the position.
Lyon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jr.
Lyon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lyon avoids the strikes from Jr.
Lyon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jr.
Lyon trying to control the hands but Jr breaks the grip. #T2#
Jr scores with punches from the back.
Jr throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jr is punishing Lyon with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lyon tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jr's guard. Nice work there by Lyon.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Jr's brow.
Lyon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jr trying to strike off his back.
Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyon's guard. #REVB#
Lyon 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.
Lyon working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lyon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jr wants to control but Lyon passes easily into half guard.
Lyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Jr wants to control but Lyon is keeping busy.
Jr wants to improve his position but Lyon is controlling well.
Jr is not content to let Lyon control the position.#SUB#
Lyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lyon is looking for a counter combo.
Lyon closes the distance and clinches up with Jr, looking for a takedown. Lyon pushes Jr against the cage but Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jr throws a right hand that Lyon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyon also avoids with ease.#TD#
Lyon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lyon's back!
Lyon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lyon wants to escape the position.
Lyon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jr's guard. Nice work there by Lyon. #T1#
Lyon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jr is trying to keep Lyon in close.
Lyon with a nice head shot there.
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Jr.
Jr is still trying to improve position.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Jr's brow.
Lyon landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyon pushes down on Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Jr punching from the bottom.
Lyon controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyon connects with a nice short shot to Jr's temple.
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lyon wants to take a breather but Jr is having none of it.
Jr has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jr trying to control here. #SUB#
Lyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jr defends it well. #T3#
Jr wants to control but Lyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jr strikes from the bottom but Lyon uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Jr taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Jr misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lyon working away.
Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lyon is staying active.
Lyon gets to mount! Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lyon unloading with bombs!
Lyon lands a big shot there that rocks Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jr tries to reverse the position but Lyon maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Lyon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lyon 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
A victorious Elias Lyon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 115
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Lyon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Lyon avoids it well.
Lyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyon.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lyon sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Lyon ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyon.
Lyon takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Lyon's head but Lyon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lyon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lyon's head.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a head kick. #T1#
Lyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lyon has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Lyon was well out of range.
Lyon slips a jab from Jackson.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.#TD2#
Lyon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lyon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lyon is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon with a nice head shot there.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Lyon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyon controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyon stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyon throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #T3#
Lyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lyon has passed into side control.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lyon tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson is not content to let Lyon control the position. #SUB2#
Lyon tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Lyon working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Jackson pushes Lyon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lyon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jackson'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.
Lyon lands a few punches from side control.
Lyon gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lyon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Lyon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon 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#
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyon.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Lyon is quick to defend against it.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Lyon moves out of range.
Lyon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Lyon with that takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson leaves Lyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Lyon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lyon on the side of the head.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lyon at a distance.
Lyon takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Lyon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.#T2#
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Lyon slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Lyon persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Lyon is quick to defend against it.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyon.
Lyon with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Lyon ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Lyon on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyon.
Oshan Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##TD2#
Lyon feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Lyon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson has Lyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Elias Lyon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Lyon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson controls Lyon momentarily but Lyon frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oshan Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyon.
Lyon moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Lyon misses with a body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Lyon's ribcage but misses.
Lyon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Lyon ducks down to avoid it.
Lyon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Lyon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Lyon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lyon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Lyon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyon looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Lyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jackson working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lyon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lyon has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Lyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Lyon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Lyon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Lyon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Lyon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyon. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lyon off the cage and back into range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Lyon moved out of range nicely.
Jackson with a hook.
Lyon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.#TD2#
Lyon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyon controlling the action here.
Jackson trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Lyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oshan Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oshan Jackson!
Our winner, Oshan Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 107
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Draven lands a front kick.
Draven looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Lyon counters with a single leg into guard. Draven didn't expect that.
Draven wants to get back to his feet but Lyon passes into half guard. #REVR#
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Draven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Draven is controlling Lyon's trapped leg to prevent Lyon from advancing to side control.
Lyon works his way into side control.
Draven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyon on the ground.
Lyon throws a strike aimed at the side of Draven's head but Draven avoids it well.
Lyon working away.
You can see the frustration on Draven's face as Lyon controls the position. #T1#
Lyon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Draven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Lyon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Draven takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Draven manages to get back to half guard.
Lyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Lyon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lyon working Draven over with strikes.
Lyon stops Draven from getting back to his feet.
Draven is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lyon is taking a breather. Draven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon trying to mount his opponent but Draven defends it.
Lyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Draven is looking to control Lyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draven avoid being mounted?#T3#
Draven is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lyon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lyon controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Draven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draven throws out a leg kick but Lyon moves out of range and Draven only half commits.
Lyon shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid body kick from Draven.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Draven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Draven throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyon.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Draven wants to stand and escape but Lyon is having none of it.
Lyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lyon forces his way into half guard.
Draven is holding on to half guard well.
Draven wants to control but Lyon is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyon trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lyon loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Lyon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Lyon is trying to pull guard but Draven has him pressed against the cage.
Lyon goes for a takedown attempt but Draven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Draven scores with a hook to the body. Lyon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draven scores with a punch to the head.
Lyon moves out of range as Draven strikes.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Draven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Draven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draven.
Lyon fails with the takedown.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Draven. That snapped Lyon's head back.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Lyon.
Draven tries to land a front kick but Lyon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Draven connects with a single shot there.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Draven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Lyon.
It looks like Draven has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Draven is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lyon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Draven. #CL#
Draven pushes Lyon up against the cage in a clinch.
Draven lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Draven.
Draven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lyon stalling in the clinch but Draven improves position.
Draven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draven lands an uppercut.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyon's elbow.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Lyon backwards.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Draven on the inside.
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A body shot lands from Draven.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Draven manages to get underhooks.
Draven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Draven to keep the fight standing.
Draven lands a shoulder strike.
Lyon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draven is keeping busy.
Draven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyon backwards.
Draven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyon is trying to push Draven away but Draven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Draven lands a shot to the body.
Draven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lyon is breathing heavily.
Draven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyon can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lyon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Draven can't fight it off and eventually Lyon manages to take the fight to the floor. Draven looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven is looking to stand up but Lyon isn't so interested in that idea.
Draven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Draven looking for a sweep. Not yet Draven, not yet.
Lyon prevents Draven from getting back to his feet.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lyon trying to control but Draven is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Draven tries to land a front kick but Lyon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Draven throws a head kick that misses.
Lyon feints the counter takedown.
Lyon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draven avoids it really well and circles away.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Draven thumps Lyon with a low kick.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Draven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven lands with a slapping head kick.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lyon with the counter takedown but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lyon blocks a head kick by Draven. #TD2#
Lyon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Draven sprawls well initially but Lyon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draven tries to kick Lyon off but Lyon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Draven looking for submissions off his back.
Lyon is controlling the pace.
Lyon is pressing down on Draven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Draven is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
Lyon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Lyon 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.
Draven has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lyon throwing shots but Draven is blocking nicely.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but Draven defending well.
Draven trying to control here. #T3#
Lyon working over Draven with some ground and pound. Draven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Draven is looking to get back to full guard here but Lyon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lyon scoring with punches and elbows.
Draven takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Lyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Draven is looking for a sweep.
Draven is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Lyon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Draven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Draven tries to get out of the position.
Draven tries to buck Lyon off but Lyon is having none of it.
Lyon controls the position from side control.
Lyon cracks Draven with a big right hand but Draven just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Draven is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draven on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elias Lyon.
I think Lyon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
Eric Draven was interviewed post fight and said 'It can't rain all the time. '.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 102
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Lyon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
Edgar 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.
Edgar throws a hook but Lyon avoids it easily.
Lyon throws a lazy uppercut
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Nice combo by Edgar! Oh, that's hurt him - Lyon falls to the canvas and Edgar follows him into side control. #ROC#
Lyon is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Elias Lyon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyon wants to control but Edgar postures up.
Lyon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edgar is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Edgar wants to control but Lyon is keeping busy.
Lyon wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
Lyon is taking a breather. Edgar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lyon prevents Edgar from improving his position.
Lyon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edgar is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lyon seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lyon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lyon.
Lyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lyon controlling the action here.
Edgar is looking to control Lyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edgar avoid being mounted?#T3#
Lyon trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Lyon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lyon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edgar.
Edgar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lyon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Edgar.
Edgar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edgar misses with the combination. #T4#
Lyon misses with a wild body shot.
Lyon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the cage. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Edgar misses the target.
Lyon slips a jab from Edgar.
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but Lyon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Lyon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edgar!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edgar to see if he's OK.
Lyon taking a breather here.
Edgar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lyon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Edgar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Lyon's cut.
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#
Edgar connects with a looping right hand.
Lyon throws a right hand that misses
and Edgar counters with a straight right hand.
Lyon staying out of range there.
Edgar slaps away a takedown attempt from Lyon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Lyon looks to move away, Edgar throws a big counter combo but Lyon just gets out of the way.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyon. #TD2#
Lyon gets the takedown into side control.
Lyon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Edgar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edgar seems a little lost for a moment, as Lyon dominates the positioning.
Lyon working away.
Lyon in side control, throwing shots but Edgar defends.
Lyon landing strikes. #T1#
Lyon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lyon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lyon is staying tight to Edgar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lyon is putting a hurting on Edgar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lyon working the head with strikes.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon scoring with punches and elbows.
Edgar is looking to reverse the position.
Lyon wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy. #T2#
Lyon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Elias Lyon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edgar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edgar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
Lyon landing strikes.
Lyon working away.
Edgar is letting Lyon control him for a moment.
Edgar is looking for a sweep.
Edgar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lyon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.
Lyon happy to just control the position for now.
Lyon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Lyon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edgar is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyon trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Lyon tries to score with some ground and pound. Edgar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar is not content to let Lyon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Lyon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lyon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edgar is able to avoid easily.
Edgar scores with a jab to the body.
Edgar throws a shot to the body.
Lyon slips under a jab.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
Spanky Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
Edgar lands with a nice body punch.
Lyon slips a jab from Edgar.
Edgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lyon's waist but Lyon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edgar off to one side.
Spanky Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lyon has time to react.
Lyon takes a swing at Edgar's ribcage but misses.
Edgar is looking to counter punch.
Edgar fails with the takedown.#T1#
Lyon misses with a hook to the body
and Edgar counters with a nice uppercut.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Edgar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Lyon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edgar's half guard.
Edgar pushes Lyon off but Lyon dives into side control.
Edgar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyon can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Lyon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Edgar is trying to escape and Lyon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Edgar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lyon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elias Lyon!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyon circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Lyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has his hands on Lyon's head, controlling the position.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lyon is now in half guard.
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Lyon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lyon trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to roll over but Lyon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Lyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Lyon cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon lands with some strikes.
Lyon is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lyon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Lyon maintains control.
Lyon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lyon controlling the pace for now.
Jackson tries to hold on but Lyon postures up.
Lyon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lyon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Lyon lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lyon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyon has wrist control.
Lyon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Lyon checks it. #TD2#
Lyon scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is pulling down on Lyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Lyon, at least for the moment.
Lyon landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson seems keen to control Lyon's posture.
Jackson working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon stops Jackson from standing up.
Lyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lyon is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elias Lyon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lyon controls the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lyon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lyon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Lyon avoids it well. #T3#
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyon's head.
Lyon takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Lyon's head back.
Lyon throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Lyon takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyon misses the shot to the body.
Lyon throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lyon sprawls and moves away.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson stuns Lyon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oshan Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lyon misses with a body shot.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lyon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oshan Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Lyon ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Nice jab there from Lyon.
Jackson leaves Lyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Lyon is quick to defend against it.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyon.
Lyon throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyon. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Oshan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Jackson cracks Lyon with a good jab.
Lyon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson lands with a hook. Lyon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lyon looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Lyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyon off to one side.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lyon looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyon.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Lyon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Lyon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyon slips a straight right by Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Lyon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyon. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Lyon shoots in.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyon moves away.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Lyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyon.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyon is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Lyon is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lyon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Lyon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oshan Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oshan Jackson!
Oshan Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 95
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Hollywood throws a jab when Lyon was well out of range.#TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hollywood to the mat! Hollywood manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Hollywood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hollywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyon is aware though and is defending well.
Lyon cracks Hollywood with a solid left hand.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lyon with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon content to stall in guard here.
Lyon stands up over Hollywood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Hollywood is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollywood is retaining full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hollywood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lyon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a hook but Lyon blocks it.#TD2#
Lyon gets a double leg takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Hollywood looking to control.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Lyon is working Hollywood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hollywood trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lyon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Hollywood's brow. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lyon is in close to Hollywood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Hollywood's brow.
Hollywood has momentary wrist control but Lyon slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood controls Lyon momentarily but Lyon frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hollywood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the head.
Lyon slips under a jab.
Lyon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyon.
Lyon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lyon does no damage.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Lyon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hollywood connects with a right hand. Lyon shakes it off.
Hollywood digs a good hook to Lyon's body.
Hollywood throws a big shot that misses.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hollywood takes a swing at Lyon's ribcage but misses.
Lyon with the counter takedown but Hollywood avoids it easily.
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Lyon counters with a single leg into guard. Hollywood didn't expect that.
Hollywood wants to control the position but Lyon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Lyon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollywood tries to roll over but Lyon keeps him under control.
Well, if Lyon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Hollywood wants to control but Lyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyon stalling.
Lyon is thwarting Hollywood's attempts to control the position.
Lyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hollywood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
Lyon lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
Lyon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elias Lyon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hollywood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lyon throws a body punch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hollywood misses with a looping right.
Hollywood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hollywood with a body shot.
Lyon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hollywood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyon slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Lyon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollywood rather than just go for the knockout.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood throws a hook but Lyon blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lyon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollywood misses the target. #T1#
Lyon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollywood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lyon scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Hollywood.
Lyon shoots and misses
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Lyon ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Lyon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Lyon throws a low kick but Hollywood moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Hollywood.
Frankie Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollywood throws the left hand but Lyon avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Lyon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyon lands in his opponent's guard.
Hollywood trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hollywood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lyon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hollywood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood is looking to regain half guard here but Lyon keeps moving and retains side control.
Lyon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Lyon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lyon is staying tight to Hollywood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lyon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lyon working the ground and pound.
Lyon working the ground and pound.
Lyon staying calm.
Lyon in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Hollywood is rocked!#T4#
Lyon scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hollywood is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lyon can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Lyon!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 91
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Zaki shoots in and drives through. Lyon sprawls well.#TD#
Lyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Lyon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zaki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lyon controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lyon dives into side control.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zaki tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lyon easily slips into full mount!
Lyon controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyon lands a couple of good shots and Zaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head.
Zaki tries to escape but Lyon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zaki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lyon.
Zaki is trying to get back to his feet but Lyon has full control of the position and if anything, Zaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Lyon biding his time, controlling Zaki.
Lyon gets his hands free as Zaki looks to control.
Lyon controls the action.
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head.
Lyon lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zaki.
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head. #T4#
Lyon is landing with strikes from the back.
Lyon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lyon punches Zaki on the ear.
Zaki grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lyon keeps control of the position easily here as Zaki tries to buck him off.
Lyon lands punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaki wants to control his opponent's hands but Lyon gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zaki misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Zaki gets caught napping as Lyon dives in and scores a takedown. Zaki manages to retain guard.
Zaki wants to get back to his feet but Lyon passes into half guard. #REVB#
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Zaki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Lyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zaki trying to control but Lyon postures up.
Lyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lyon is taking a breather. Zaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaki misses with a wild combination.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Lyon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Lyon scores with a body shot.
Lyon lands an overhand right.
Lyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaki moves away.
Lyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyon.
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lyon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyon is looking to wear down Zaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Lyon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaki did well to prevent Lyon getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyon but Lyon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lyon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Lyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Lyon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lyon.
Zaki working a defensive guard here.
Lyon landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zaki has eaten all the pies!
Lyon passes Zaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lyon working Zaki over with strikes.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lyon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zaki for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but Zaki defending well.
Lyon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lyon is nestled in close to Zaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon working Zaki over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyon is nestled in close to Zaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zaki Zaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyon stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Lyon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lyon 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!

Event: LKO18 Massacre
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Wan Por misses with a straight right.
Wan Por sets himself, and Lyon steps forward looking for the clinch! Wan Por avoids it this time.
Lyon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wan Por swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wan Por waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyon.
Lyon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Wan Por misses.
Lyon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wan Por misses with a double jab.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wan Por but Wan Por pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wan Por 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan Por's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lyon under the eye.
Lyon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wan Por.
Wan Por throws a shot from downtown. Lyon moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lyon misses with a takedown
and Lyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Wan Por misses the target.
Wan Por scores with a jab. Lyon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wan Por as he avoids it easily.
Shou Wan Por has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.
Wan Por connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wan Por is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lyon avoids the body shot from Wan Por.
Lyon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wan Por defends it well.
Wan Por is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyon.
Lyon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lyon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wan Por sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shou Wan Por seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Lyon feints and as Wan Por raises his hands in defense, Lyon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyon is stalling in the full guard.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wan Por is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wan Por being controlled here, momentarily.
Wan Por will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wan Por is looking to stand up but Lyon isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wan Por holds on and takes a little breather.
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wan Por controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wan Por cracks Lyon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wan Por takes a swing at Lyon's ribcage but misses.
Lyon feints the counter takedown.
Wan Por throws an overhand right that lands on Lyon's shoulder, as Lyon tries to avoid the shot.
Wan Por throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Lyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyon. #T4#
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wan Por is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wan Por swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wan Por being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wan Por keeping full guard, as Lyon tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shou Wan Por dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lyon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wan Por misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Lyon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wan Por is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyon can do to turn this around?
Lyon trying to control but Wan Por is working from the bottom.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wan Por keeping full guard, as Lyon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Wan Por uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wan Por scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan Por. Lyon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lyon slips a straight right by Wan Por.
Wan Por connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wan Por ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyon moves away.#TD2#
Lyon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wan Por's half guard.#ES#
Wan Por manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lyon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wan Por leaning against his opponent.
Wan Por gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lyon. #BC#
Wan Por escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wan Por is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyon.
Wan Por misses with an uppercut. Lyon saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Lyon misses.
Lyon ducks under a wild hook from Wan Por.
Wan Por is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyon.
Lyon ducks under a wild hook from Wan Por.
Lyon slips a jab from Wan Por.
Lyon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wan Por.
Wan Por lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Wan Por connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lyon momentarily.
Lyon misses with a two punch combination.
Lyon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wan Por fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wan Por swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wan Por connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wan Por swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wan Por lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Lyon staying out of range there.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wan Por jabs at Lyon's body.
Wan Por smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shou Wan Por is winning the standup battle so far.
Wan Por misses the jab.
Wan Por leaves Lyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shou Wan Por has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.
Wan Por lands with an uppercut that bounces Lyon off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyon moves away from the strike by Wan Por.
Wan Por misses with a hook.
Wan Por jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wan Por with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shou Wan Por dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lyon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wan Por works Lyon's body with a nice hook.
Wan Por throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wan Por clobbers Lyon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wan Por throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyon.
Lyon blocks a jab.
Lyon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lyon defending well as Wan Por loads up on a big left hand.
Lyon tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon ducks under a wild hook from Wan Por.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Wan Por. No joy for Lyon on that attempt.
Wan Por's corner calls for a 1-2. Wan Por obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lyon fails with a takedown attempt.
Wan Por throws a body punch but Lyon moves out of range.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wan Por takes a swing at Lyon's ribcage but misses.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shou Wan Por is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wan Por finds it's way through Lyon's defenses.
Wan Por misses with a hook. Lyon ducked under it nicely.
Wan Por scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Wan Por.
Wan Por throws a body punch but Lyon moves out of range.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wan Por but Wan Por pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shou Wan Por has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.#T2#
Lyon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wan Por.
Lyon wants to counter the offense by Wan Por and move into the clinch position.
Wan Por throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wan Por tests Lyon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wan Por tests Lyon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lyon misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan Por swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wan Por goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Wan Por is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wan Por throws a body punch but Lyon moves out of range.
Lyon with the counter takedown but Wan Por avoids it easily.
Wan Por throws a combination. Lyon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Wan Por misses.
Wan Por throws a good cross that connects.
Wan Por connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lyon's hands.
Wan Por throws an overhand right that lands on Lyon's shoulder, as Lyon tries to avoid the shot.
Lyon slips under a jab.#TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wan Por did well to prevent Lyon getting side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Elias Lyon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Wan Por is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyon throwing shots but Wan Por is blocking nicely.
Lyon not doing much here.
Lyon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elias Lyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shou Wan Por showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wan Por, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shou Wan Por!
A relieved looking Shou Wan Por thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Adabisi and Elias Lyon. Simon Adabisi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

157 cm
35 yrs
140 lbs

163 cm
19 yrs
148 lbs

Adabisi

Lyon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Simon Adabisi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Elias Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Lyon gets tackled into the cage by Adabisi. Adabisi maintains the clinch.

Adabisi gets control of Lyon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adabisi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lyon trying to control but Adabisi is working from the bottom.
Lyon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lyon has gone for a leg lock! Adabisi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lyon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adabisi (2) vs (0) Lyon
Adabisi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lyon's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adabisi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyon trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Adabisi seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lyon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adabisi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
Lyon is trying to control the position but Adabisi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adabisi wants to pass the guard but Lyon is keeping the position.
Lyon has Adabisi pulled in close to control his posture.
Adabisi preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
Adabisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adabisi controls the pace.
Adabisi continues to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon wants to improve his position but instead Adabisi has moved into half guard.
Lyon gets full guard.
Adabisi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adabisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adabisi (5) vs (0) Lyon

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi slows the pace down.
Lyon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lyon is looking to improve his position.
Lyon won't allow Adabisi to pass to mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adabisi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adabisi controlling the action here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lyon tries to get to full guard but Adabisi has control of the leg.
Lyon is looking to control Adabisi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lyon avoid being mounted?

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyon wants to control but Adabisi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adabisi passes into side control, despite Lyon's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adabisi (8) vs (0) Lyon
Adabisi 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 Lyon's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Lyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Adabisi.
Lyon stops Adabisi from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lyon wants to control but Adabisi postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lyon manages to get back to half guard.
Adabisi wants to pass to mount but Lyon is defending the position.
Lyon is holding on to half guard well.
Adabisi wants to free his trapped foot but Lyon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is looking for a sweep. Adabisi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adabisi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adabisi continues to hold on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adabisi takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Elias Lyon and Brian Jones. Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take my hand. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

163 cm
19 yrs
148 lbs

165 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs

Lyon

Jones

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Elias Lyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lyon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lyon (0) vs (4) Jones
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Lyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lyon is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to take a breather but Lyon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jones.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lyon keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lyon is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Lyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lyon keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lyon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Lyon in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyon (2) vs (4) Jones
Lyon wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Our spies down at at SP ICON sucks donkey dick inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon is working hard here to advance position.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Lyon defends easily.
Lyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon being controlled here momentarily.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lyon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lyon (5) vs (4) Jones
Lyon working away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyon works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lyon (7) vs (4) Jones
Lyon controlling from the full mount.
Lyon wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones wants to hold on but Lyon pushes him away.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Lyon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lyon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Lyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyon wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones trying to hold on to Lyon's head to control him but Lyon postures up.
Lyon controlling the action here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lyon trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Lyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyon is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyon is working away from the top position though.
Jones is staying active underneath Lyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lyon works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lyon (10) vs (4) Jones
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Lyon control the position.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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Lyon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones is looking for a sweep.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lyon's best efforts.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is controlling Lyon's trapped leg to prevent Lyon from advancing to side control.
Lyon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jones's thigh. Jones counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lyon tries to pass.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jones has his foot on Lyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyon works his way back into a safe position though.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Lyon is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Lyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Lyon wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lyon is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.

Lyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Lyon has control of the leg.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Lyon is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

Lyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Anthony and Elias Lyon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

173 cm
25 yrs
138 lbs

163 cm
19 yrs
148 lbs

Anthony

Lyon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Anthony! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Elias Lyon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anthony napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anthony (0) vs (4) Lyon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lyon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Lyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anthony, who protects the arm well.
Anthony is trying to control Lyon's posture but Lyon avoids it.
Anthony is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Anthony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony wants to control but Lyon postures up.
Lyon trying to control the position but Anthony is working away.
Anthony is trying to control Lyon's posture but Lyon avoids it.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon has knee on belly momentarily but Anthony bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lyon controlling the action here.
Lyon tries to pass to full mount but Anthony defends it.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Lyon is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is not content to let Lyon control the position.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but Anthony defending well.
Lyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Anthony is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyon stalling.

Lyon 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon controlling the action here.
Anthony is looking for a sweep. Lyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyon stalling.
Anthony is trying to get back to full guard.
Anthony is trying to control but Lyon passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anthony (0) vs (7) Lyon
Anthony is looking for a sweep.
Lyon advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Anthony (0) vs (9) Lyon
Anthony tries to hold on but Lyon postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lyon controlling from mount.
Anthony is trying desperately to improve position.
Lyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anthony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lyon wants to take Anthony's back here but Anthony is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anthony working to try and regain half guard.
Anthony is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lyon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Lyon 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lyon is looking to work his way around to Anthony's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lyon content just to control the position here.
Lyon avoids the attempt from Anthony to control.
Anthony working to try and regain half guard.

Lyon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anthony has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lyon trying to control but Anthony is having none of it.
Lyon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anthony is trying desperately to improve position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anthony is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony tries to hold on but Lyon postures up.
Lyon trying to control but Anthony is having none of it.
Lyon wants to take Anthony's back here but Anthony is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Lyon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Anthony is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Anthony and Lyon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lyon trying to control the action but Anthony is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is trying to improve his position.
Anthony is working hard here to advance position.
Anthony is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anthony manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Anthony looking for subs off his back but Lyon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lyon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anthony (0) vs (12) Lyon

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lyon controlling the position easily from mount.
Anthony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lyon trying to control but Anthony is having none of it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lyon controlling his opponent.
Anthony is squirming around, avoiding Lyon's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyon avoids the attempt from Anthony to control.
Lyon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon wins on points by 12 to 0.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adriano Auzier Barbosa and Elias Lyon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
20 yrs
145 lbs

163 cm
19 yrs
148 lbs

Auzier Barbosa

Lyon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adriano Auzier Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elias Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Auzier Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Lyon has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lyon is trying to trip Auzier Barbosa. He has hold of a leg but Auzier Barbosa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lyon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (2) Lyon

Auzier Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lyon stays in close to Auzier Barbosa's body and controls the position.
Lyon stands and throws Auzier Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (5) Lyon
Auzier Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Lyon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Lyon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lyon moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (7) Lyon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auzier Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auzier Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Lyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lyon is continuing to stall.
Auzier Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lyon looking to control but Auzier Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Auzier Barbosa can't escape the position.
Lyon controlling the position easily from mount.
Auzier Barbosa can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lyon wants to finish this one by submission but Auzier Barbosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lyon.
Lyon controlling from mount.
Lyon is looking to work his way around to Auzier Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Auzier Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lyon controlling from the full mount.
Auzier Barbosa working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyon controlling his opponent.
Auzier Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Lyon's attempts to control the action.
Auzier Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
Lyon looking to control but Auzier Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lyon controlling from the full mount.
Auzier Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auzier Barbosa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Dragon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lyon takes Auzier Barbosa's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (10) Lyon

Auzier Barbosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lyon keeps control of the position as Auzier Barbosa tries to break free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lyon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Auzier Barbosa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Lyon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Auzier Barbosa tries to roll but Lyon sticks to his back.
Lyon tries to get the hooks in deep but Auzier Barbosa pushed the leg off.
Auzier Barbosa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Lyon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Auzier Barbosa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Auzier Barbosa is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Auzier Barbosa can't escape the position.
Lyon controls the position.
Auzier Barbosa tries to escape the position.

Lyon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Auzier Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is riding his opponent, not letting Auzier Barbosa buck him off.
Lyon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lyon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lyon has the hooks in. Auzier Barbosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Lyon has managed to slip his arm under Auzier Barbosa's chin. This could be all over... yep, Auzier Barbosa is tapping out! Submission win for Lyon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elias Lyon!

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Elias Lyon and Chip Freedom. Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music. Chip Freedom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

163 cm
18 yrs
148 lbs

175 cm
49 yrs
162 lbs

Lyon

Freedom

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elias Lyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Freedom moves into the clinch.
Lyon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freedom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lyon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Freedom is looking for a takedown.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Freedom manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Lyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyon is pressed up against the cage. Freedom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lyon down to the mat. Lyon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Freedom darts in and clinches Lyon up against the cage.
Freedom is trying to drag Lyon to the mat but Lyon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freedom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lyon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Freedom manages to get underhooks.
Freedom tries for a takedown but Lyon manages to get underhooks.
Freedom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lyon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freedom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lyon gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Freedom looking for a takedown.

Lyon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lyon (2) vs (0) Freedom
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Freedom is retaining full guard.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Lyon controlling him for the moment.
Lyon stays in close to Freedom's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Freedom keeps moving.
Freedom is pulling down on Lyon's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Freedom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyon (2) vs (2) Freedom
Freedom wants to pass the guard but Lyon is defending well.
Freedom wants to take a breather but Lyon is having none of it.

Freedom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freedom is working away from the top position though.
Lyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freedom is working for a submission of some sort.
Freedom is keen to just control but Lyon is a slippery customer.
Freedom prevents Lyon from improving his position.
Freedom is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyon tries to get out of the position.

Freedom seems to be looking for submissions.
Freedom sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon moves into full guard.
Lyon is looking to sweep but instead, Freedom has passed into half guard.
Lyon is doing well to control the position and prevent Freedom from advancing to side control.
Lyon is looking for a sweep. Freedom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Freedom is trying to work for a kimura but Lyon is defending well.

Freedom seems to be working for a kimura but Lyon defends the submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lyon trying to control but Freedom postures up.
Lyon is looking to improve his position.

Freedom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lyon is just riding it out for now. Freedom eventually gives up the hold.
Freedom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lyon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is thwarting Lyon's attempts to control the position.
Lyon is refusing to be controlled, as Freedom sits in half guard.
Lyon is looking to improve his position.
Lyon manages to get to full guard.
Lyon is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom slips nicely into half guard.
Lyon is doing well to control the position and prevent Freedom from advancing to side control.
Freedom is looking to take a break and control but Lyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy.
Freedom prevents Lyon from improving his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to pass the guard but Lyon is defending well.

Freedom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lyon is just riding it out for now. Freedom eventually gives up the hold.
Lyon gets back to full guard.
Freedom wants to control from the top but Lyon keeps moving.
Freedom stopping the sweep attempt from Lyon.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyon (4) vs (2) Freedom
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freedom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Freedom.
Lyon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Freedom looking for a triangle here. Lyon is fighting it but it looks tight! Freedom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lyon is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chip Freedom!
A very excited looking Chip Freedom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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