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Event:
Madness 26 Kahn vs Johnston
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Lion shoots in for a takedown but Decimal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Decimal is defended easily by Lion.#CL#
Decimal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lion stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal gets through Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Decimal misses with some punches.
#TD#
Decimal has picked Lion up - he's going for a ride! Decimal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Decimal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Decimal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimal wants to pass the guard but Lion is defending well. #T1#
Decimal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lion is trying to maintain the position but Decimal is very close to passing his half guard.
Decimal is looking to advance position but Lion won't allow it.
Decimal is just content to waste time from the top position. Lion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Decimal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimal is stalling in the full guard.
Decimal throwing strikes from guard but Lion blocks nicely. #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.
Decimal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimal 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.
Decimal advances position into side control!
Lion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Decimal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Decimal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimal is trying to ground and pound but Lion uses the momentary lack of control by Decimal to regain half guard.
Decimal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lion's head. #T3##SUB#
Decimal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lion is defending against the submission attempts here by Decimal.
#SUB#
Decimal 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.
Lion is staying active underneath Decimal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Decimal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lion is just riding it out for now. Decimal eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Decimal seems to be working for a kimura but Lion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Decimal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lion is just riding it out for now. Decimal eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lion is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Decimal has closed the distance and engaged Lion in a clinch.
Lion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Decimal on the inside.
Decimal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lion backwards.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Decimal just leaning against Lion, taking a breather.
Lion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimal.
Decimal lands an uppercut.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Lion is rocked!#T1##TD#
Decimal decides to pull guard.
Lion is still in real trouble! Can Decimal finish him?#SUB#
Decimal looking for a guillotine here but Lion defends easily.
Lion seems to have recovered his senses.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lion tries to free his leg and advance position but Decimal is retaining full guard.
Decimal 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#
Decimal trying to mount his opponent but Lion defends it. #T2##SUB#
Decimal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Decimal is trying to work for a kimura but Lion is defending well.
#SUB#
Decimal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Decimal thows a huge punch but Lion dodges it nicely.
Decimal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dewey Decimal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Decimal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been informed that Lion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decimal throws a strike but Lion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Lion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimal.
Lion keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Decimal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Decimal, into his guard. #REVB#
Decimal working a defensive guard but Lion manages to pass into side control anyway.
Decimal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Decimal actively working from the bottom here.
Decimal tries to roll over but Lion keeps him under control.
Lion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lion throws a strike but Decimal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Decimal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Decimal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Decimal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lion shoots in looking for a takedown but Decimal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Decimal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Decimal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Decimal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Decimal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Decimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Decimal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Decimal throws an elbow but Lion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Decimal scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Decimal trying to control the position but Lion is working away. #SUB#
Decimal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lion tries to improve position but can't.
Decimal in side control, throwing shots but Lion defends.
Decimal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lion is avoiding damage well.
Lion tries to buck Decimal off but Decimal is having none of it.
Decimal landing a few strikes.
Lion parries the strikes from Decimal easily there. Decimal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lion to escape.
Decimal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Decimal tries to score with some ground and pound. Lion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Decimal tries for a kimura but Lion is defending well. #SUB#
Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Decimal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lion has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Decimal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Decimal trying to control the action but Lion is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Decimal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lion is trying to escape and Decimal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lion is forced to tap! Nice work there by Decimal! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dewey Decimal!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lion.
#CL2#
Lion gets tackled into the cage by Sanders. Sanders maintains the clinch.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lion backwards. #TD2#
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanders stops Lion from getting back to his feet.
Sanders not doing much here.
Lion is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Lion's hands, connecting with Lion's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders 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.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lion defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lion is trying to stand back up but Sanders is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders uses his free foot to push down on Lion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lion.
Sanders with shots to the head and body - Lion looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lion is squirming around, avoiding Sanders's attempts to control the action.
Sanders looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Sanders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Sanders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lion looks a forlorn figure.
Sanders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanders landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Lion is rocked!
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders with shots to the head and body - Lion looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Lion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders connects with a bit shot that sees Lion covering up! More strikes from Sanders and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanders is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernie Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Lion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Websphere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Websphere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Websphere connects with a leg kick. Lion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lion feints a jab promting Websphere to slip. Lion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Websphere slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lion misses with a double jab
and Lion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Lion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Websphere throws a shot to the body.
Websphere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Lion is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Websphere pounces like a tiger and cracks Lion with a vicious hook! Lion is down but not out! Websphere follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). BM Websphere!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Lion looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tyson slips under a jab.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lion sprawls well. Lion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Lion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carrol Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Tyson feints and as Lion raises his hands in defense, Tyson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tyson is looking to stand up but Lion won't let him.
Tyson trying to control but Lion is working from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Lion won't let him.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Lion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tyson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Tyson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lion defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Lion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nick Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lion but Lion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Lion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lion.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson slips under a jab from Lion.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Lion sprawls well.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lion defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Lion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lion avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
Nick Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lion works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson fails with the takedown.#T4#
Lion tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyson shoots in but Lion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lion throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Lion misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lion. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lion but Lion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lion slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carrol Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lion! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carrol Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lion counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Lion to acknowledge the strikes.
Lion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Lion.
Lion slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson dives in and grabs Lion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lion pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
Lion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lion throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lion cracks a nice hook into Tyson's ribs.
Lion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Lion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lion continues to drive forward.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lion sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nick Lion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Tyson dives in and grabs Lion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lion pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Lion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lion misses with a body shot.
Lion works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lion, which made it look bad.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Lion circles away easily
and Lion counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson. #T3#
Lion throws a combination. Tyson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Lion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lion throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson tries to counter by clinching up but Lion breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Lion.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Lion.
#T4#
Lion misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lion, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Lion unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tyson dives in and grabs Lion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lion pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carrol Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion misses with the combination.
Lion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lion slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lion stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Lion, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Lion against the cage but Lion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lion looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Lion misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Lion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lion as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Lion misses.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson attempts a counter takedown but Lion avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lion lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lion.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Lion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Lion shows good takedown defense.
Lion lands with an overhand left.
Lion just misses with a punch to the body.
Lion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lion throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lion pinned against the cage. Lion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Lion fails to land with a series of punches.
Savov throws a counter combo.
Lion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savov manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Savov.
Lion misses with a wild combination.
Savov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nick Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lion with a jab.
Savov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savov scores with a kick to the body.
Savov tries to clinch but Lion moves out of range. #CL2#
Savov takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Lion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lion to keep the fight standing.
Lion avoids the elbow strike from Savov, against the cage.
#BC2#
Savov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lion misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Lion as Savov shoots in.
Nick Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Savov.
Lion throws a one two combo.
Donk. Lion catches Savov right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Lion does no damage.
Savov wants to clinch up but Lion keeps it at a distance.
Lion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lion misses with a double jab
and Savov counters with a left and a right that stings Lion.
Lion is breathing heavily.#T2#
Good leg kick by Savov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savov throws a body punch but Lion moves out of range. #TD2#
Savov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lion is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Savov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lion has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savov but great work by Lion.
Lion is looking to take a break and control but Savov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Savov wants to get back to his feet.
Savov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savov can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Lion.
Savov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Savov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savov tries to buck Lion off but Lion is having none of it.
Savov is trying to buck Lion off.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savov is looking for a sweep.
Savov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lion working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Savov trying to remain calm as Lion controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Savov rushes Lion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Lion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Savov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lion pinned against the cage. Lion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nick Lion is winning the standup battle so far.
Lion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savov lands a leg kick that knocks Lion off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lion throws a series of punches but Savov avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Savov. #T1#
Savov moves to clinch but Lion breaks away
and Lion counters with a straight right hand.
Savov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lion connects with the punch.
Lion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savov.
Savov moves to clinch but Lion breaks away
and Lion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Savov wants to clinch up but Lion keeps it at a distance.
Lion appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Savov moves into range and clinches up with Lion.
Lion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savov has him pressed against the cage.
Savov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lion is defending well for now.
Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lion working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Savov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savov tries a knee to the head but Lion blocks it.
Lion tries to break free but Savov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Savov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lion counters with a left to the body.
Nick Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Savov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savov wants to clinch.
Savov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lion to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Good leg kick by Savov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lion jabs Savov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savov shoots in and drives through. Lion sprawls well.
As Savov looks to move away, Lion throws a big counter combo but Savov just gets out of the way.
Savov tries to clinch up
and Lion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Savov.
Lion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savov is looking to clinch but Lion is avoiding it.
Nick Lion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savov manages to avoid it.
Lion tries to bum rush Savov with a series of wild strikes but Savov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Lion just misses with a punch to the body.
Savov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lion as he jumps to the side.
Lion throws a right and a left that Savov avoids nicely.
Savov throws a counter combo.
Savov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Savov has closed the distance and engaged Lion in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lion controls his hands.
Lion is pressed up against the cage. Savov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lion down to the mat. Lion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lion throws a hook but Savov avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lion dominated that second round.
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#
Savov throws a push kick but Lion slaps the foot to one side.
Savov is looking to clinch but Lion is avoiding it.
Savov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savov tries to clinch up.
Lion lands a jab-cross combination.
Savov tries to clinch there but Lion circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savov manages to avoid it.
Lion lands a nice hook to Savov's body. Savov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Lion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savov flicks out a counter leg kick but Lion steps away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savov is defended easily by Lion.
Lion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Savov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lion misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savov darts in looking for a takedown but Lion gets double underhooks and turns Savov into the cage.
Lion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Savov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lion after a bit of a struggle.
Nick Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Savov.
Lion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Savov wants a takedown.
#T2#
Lion wants to break free but Savov has control.
Lion is trying to force a seperation but Savov has the dominant position.
Savov is trying to stall.
Lion tries to break the clinch but Savov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Savov manages to break the clinch.
Sava Savov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Savov closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Savov.
A knee to the head by Savov.
Lion tries to break the clinch but Savov is controlling the position.
Lion is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lion as Savov tries to tie him up.
Savov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lion pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Savov jumps guard but Lion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Savov breaks the clinch.
Lion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Savov clinches with his opponent.
Savov keeps control of Lion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Lion can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Savov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savov thumps Lion with a low kick.
Savov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Lion misses.
Lion circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Lion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savov dodges the punch combination from Lion.
Savov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lion defends well and Savov ends up having to push Lion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 Nick Lion.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lion, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Lion.
Lion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lion looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Lion.
Lion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lion feints a jab promting Strong to slip. Lion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strong shoots and misses
and Lion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lion throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Lion.
Strong attempts a counter takedown but Lion avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Lion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lion.
Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Lion swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lion throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Lion. That snapped Strong's head back.
Lion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lion lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Lion misses.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and Lion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Lion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strong's head.
Lion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lion throws a series of strikes that have Strong backpedaling.
Nice sprawl there from Lion as Strong shoots in.#CL#
Strong has managed to clinch.
Lion tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Lion tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Lion has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strong tries to pull guard but Lion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Strong tries a body shot but Lion blocks it.
Strong fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Lion breaks from the clinch.
Lion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lion.
Lion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nick Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lion pinned against the cage. Lion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Lion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Lion misses.
It appears Strong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lion looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well. #T4#
Lion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strong's hands.
Strong ducks right into an uppercut from Lion.
Strong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lion circles away.
Nick Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lion jabs at Strong's body.
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!
Lion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lion misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Lion does no damage.
Strong is looking to counter the offense by Lion and move into the clinch.
Lion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lion lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Strong darts in and clinches Lion up against the cage.
Lion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lion to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lion smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Lion.#T1#
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Lion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lion.
Lion lands with a nice body punch.
Strong shoots in but Lion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Strong is rocked!
Lion connects with a combination that backs up Strong into the cage. Lion lands a flurry of punches that gets past Strong's guard. Strong is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Lion bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Lion!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Lion lands with a shot to the body.
Lion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang tries to counter by clinching up but Lion breaks away and moves out of range.
Lion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lion.
Chang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
Chang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lion is trying to break the clinch but Chang is controlling him.
Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lion was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Nice uppercut there from Lion.
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Lion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Nick Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lion clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chang slips a jab and a cross from Lion.
A nice combination there by Lion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lion moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lion looks to land a combination. Chang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lion is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
Lion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lion's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lion duly obliges. #T2#
Lion stalks Chang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chang's face. Chang staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Chang is rocked!
A left and a right from Lion both land. Nice combination.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lion is fending him off so far but Chang persists. Nope, Lion circles away and we're back to standing.
Lion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chang back to the cage. Lion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Lion lands with a right that hurts Chang. Chang looks to clinch but Lion throws a short knee that drops Chang. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Nick Lion!
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