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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Moxley shoots in and gets a takedown into Lyons's guard. Moxley looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Lyons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moxley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Moxley forces his way into half guard. Lyons wants to improve his position but Moxley is controlling well.
Lyons is refusing to be controlled, as Moxley sits in half guard. Still in half guard, Moxley seems content to control. Lyons could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons is trying to maintain the position but Moxley is very close to passing his half guard. Lyons wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Lyons trying to control here.
Moxley is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Moxley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lyons. Moxley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lyons is refusing to be controlled, as Moxley sits in half guard. Lyons trying to hold on to Moxley's head to control him but Moxley postures up.
Moxley is trying to control. Lyons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Lyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lyons controlling the position for now.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Chris Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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. Lyons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moxley circles away. A good leg kick by Moxley. Moxley misses with a takedown attempt and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Moxley closes the distance and clinches. Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley avoids a wild elbow strike from Lyons. Lyons wants to stall.
#BC2# Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lyons moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD# Lyons drags the fight down to the ground.
Moxley sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lyons keeping moving, preventing Moxley from controlling successfully. Moxley throwing strikes but missing. Moxley with a flurry of punches that miss. Lyons is controlling Moxley's posture. Lyons continues to stall.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Moxley 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. #SU2# Moxley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lyons, up you get! Moxley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lyons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moxley's knee momentarily. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Moxley.#TD# Lyons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyons lands in his opponent's guard. Moxley wants to sweep here but Lyons controlling him for the moment. #SU# Lyons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moxley shoots in for a double leg but Lyons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Moxley fails with the takedown and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Moxley dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A good leg kick by Moxley. The fight stays on the outside here - Lyons looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lyons fails with a takedown attempt. Moxley throws a body kick that misses and Lyons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2# Moxley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lyons trying to control but Moxley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moxley is keen to just control but Lyons is a slippery customer. Lyons is looking to control Moxley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lyons avoid being mounted?#SUB# Lyons has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Moxley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Moxley!#T1# Lyons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moxley's best efforts.#SUB# Lyons looking for submissions off his back. Lyons wants to control but Moxley is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moxley is trying to control. Lyons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Moxley controlling the action here. Chris Moxley has got the better of the ground game so far. Moxley is keen to just control but Lyons is a slippery customer.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Moxley is thwarting Lyons's attempts to control the position. Moxley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Moxley is thwarting Lyons's attempts to control the position. Moxley trying to control the action but Lyons is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Moxley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lyons is looking to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch. Moxley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt. #T3# Lyons closes the distance but Moxley moves to the side #TD2# and Moxley counters with a single leg into guard. Lyons didn't expect that. #SUB# Lyons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lyons trying to keep a closed guard but Moxley is proving a slippery customer.
Lyons is controlling Moxley's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Moxley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Moxley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lyons's guard.#SUB# Lyons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moxley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moxley sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4# Lyons trying to control the position here. Moxley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lyons's head. Moxley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Moxley defends easily.
Moxley is looking to stand up but Lyons won't let him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lyons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Lyons takes the fight into the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moxley as Lyons tries to tie him up. #BC2# Moxley breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Moxley moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lyons pressing his opponent against the cage. Moxley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lyons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Lyons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lyons stalling against the cage.
Lyons jumps guard but Moxley stands there with Lyons around his waist. Lyons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyons lands a knee to the head.
Moxley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lyons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moxley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyons just stands there and leans against the cage. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Moxley. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyons. Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Moxley drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU# Lyons gets to his feet. Moxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2# Lyons blocks a head kick by Moxley.
Lyons is looking to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch. Lyons wants to clinch up but Moxley keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Moxley has managed to clinch.
Moxley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lyons pulls him back up using the underhooks. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moxley. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Moxley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lyons tries to pull guard but Moxley holds him up against the cage and eventually Lyons drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Moxley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lyons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moxley is fending him off so far but Lyons persists. Nope, Moxley circles away and we're back to standing. Moxley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Arron Lyons has been cut. Chris Moxley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lyons fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Lyons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moxley, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Lyons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moxley is keeping busy. Lyons has Moxley pressed against the cage.
Moxley stops a takedown attempt from Lyons.
Moxley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Lyons wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moxley. Lyons tries to score a body lock takedown but Moxley shows good agility there to stay on his feet. With the fighters up against the cage, Lyons throws an elbow but misses. Moxley goes for a takedown attempt but Lyons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Moxley closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Lyons tries to stall but Moxley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lyons tries to pull guard but Moxley won't allow it.
Lyons is pressed up against the cage. Moxley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lyons down to the mat. Lyons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Moxley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Moxley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horrible takedown attempt by Moxley or perhaps it was just good defense by Lyons, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Chris Moxley. I've got Moxley 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Moxley! Chris Moxley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Reed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lyons to the ground. Reed is now in Lyons's guard. Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Lyons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.#SUB# Lyons is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reed rolls with it to try and escape but Lyons cranks on the arm and Reed is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arron Lyons!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Lyons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soshema, pushing him back against the cage. Lyons misses with an elbow over the top. Lyons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soshema is defending well for now. Soshema takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Diambe Soshema has been cut. A body shot lands from Lyons.
Soshema goes for a takedown attempt but Lyons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2# Soshema decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lyons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Lyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lyons is doing well to control the position and prevent Soshema from advancing to side control. Soshema is thwarting Lyons's attempts to control the position. Lyons taking some punishment here, with Soshema in his half guard. #CUT2# It looks like Arron Lyons has been cut.#T1# Soshema scores with a big shot! Lyons's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lyons! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diambe Soshema!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1# Lyons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson. It looked like Lyons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Johnson clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lyons could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD# Lyons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position. #SUB# Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB# Lyons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB# Lyons is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Lyons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Johnson wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving. Lyons pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB# Lyons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#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. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lyons is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. Johnson trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom. Lyons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Lyons is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Lyons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Johnson wanted to stand there but Lyons had control of the position. #T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyons paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lyons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson. Johnson is looking to clinch but Lyons is avoiding it.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyons, pushing him back against the cage. Lyons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Lyons is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lyons down to the mat. Lyons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Lyons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD# Lyons gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Lyons stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lyons's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4##SU# Lyons stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Johnson looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson trying to control the action but Lyons is working from the bottom. Lyons gets full guard.#SUB# Lyons working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson advances position into side control! 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 Arron Lyons will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Johnson is looking to clinch but Lyons is avoiding it.
#CL# Lyons rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lyons looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Lyons landing knees to the head.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lyons prevents it.
Lyons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage. Lyons tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD# Lyons successfully pulls guard.
Lyons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet. Lyons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB# Lyons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson stalling. Lyons is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position. Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lyons's head. #SUB# Lyons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lyons is looking to improve his position.
#SU2# Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. Lyons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Lyons holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson. Johnson is breathing heavily. Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Arron Lyons has been cut. Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lyons blocks a jab.#T3##CL# Lyons has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
#TD# Lyons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lyons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Lyons lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#SUB# Lyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyons pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyons is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Lyons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Lyons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB# Lyons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lyons is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arron Lyons! Anthony Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'he fought better then i did'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1# Dasco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyons. That did some damage! Lex Dasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dasco shoots in and drives through. Lyons sprawls well. Dasco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dasco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dasco tries to counter with a clinch but Lyons shakes him off and moves away. Jab, jab by Dasco - just one landing. #CUT2# It looks like Arron Lyons has been cut. Dasco fails with the takedown.#CL2# Dasco closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons is trying to stall.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dasco has eaten all the pies! Dasco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lyons to keep the fight standing. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Dasco.#T1# Dasco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lyons lands an elbow inside that Dasco shrugs off. Dasco is trying to pull guard but Lyons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Dasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Dasco closes the distance and pushes Lyons back into the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lyons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dasco blocks it with crossed arms. Lyons is looking to control Dasco's arms but Dasco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lyons has his back to the cage. The referee calls for Lyons to work.
Lyons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Lyons tries to clinch but Dasco is having none of it. Dasco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dasco shoots in for a double leg but Lyons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Dasco forces Lyons back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Dasco gets control of Lyons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dasco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dasco is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons tries to stand but Dasco is controlling from the bottom. Lyons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Dasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Lyons tries to stand but Dasco is controlling from the bottom. Lyons trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Lyons preventing the sweep. Lyons is looking to stand up but Dasco won't let him. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dasco 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.#SU# Lyons stands and steps away. Dasco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lyons wants to clinch. Dasco unleashes a big counter combination but Lyons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Lyons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dasco. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL# Lyons moves into the clinch successfully.
Lyons working Dasco over with knees to the body. Dasco looks winded!#BC2# Dasco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Lyons rushes Dasco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Come on Lyons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Dasco manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lyons dives in for a single leg takedown but Dasco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dasco misses with a takedown #CL# and Lyons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lex Dasco will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Arron Lyons's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lyons has a takedown stuffed. Lyons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dasco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dasco misses with a body shot
and Lyons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lyons stuffs the takedown attempt from Dasco. Dasco gets slowly back to his feet. Lyons is looking to clinch. Lyons moves in looking to clinch but Dasco pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dasco shoots for a double leg takedown but Lyons sprawls well. He's pushed Dasco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Lyons takes the fight into the clinch. Dasco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dasco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dasco misses with a takedown attempt enabling Lyons to counter with a crisp jab. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Dasco. Lyons darts in trying to clinch and Dasco counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lyons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dasco defends well and Lyons ends up having to push Dasco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dasco doesn't manage to clinch there - Lyons circles away.
Dasco with a poor takedown and Dasco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Dasco has Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Lyons stalling in the clinch.
Dasco tries to score a body lock takedown but Lyons shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dasco is breathing heavily. Lyons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dascos head. #BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Dasco has Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stalling in the clinch from Lyons.
Lyons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lyons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lyons taking a breather. Lyons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dasco up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3##BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch.
Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lex Dasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dasco dives in for a single leg takedown but Lyons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lyons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dasco shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Dasco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lyons tries to counter by clinching up but Dasco breaks away and moves out of range.#T4# Dasco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lyons circles away. Lyons lands a body shot.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Dasco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dasco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dasco with a poor takedown and Lyons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Lyons gets in close and instigates a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lyons. Dasco jumps guard but Lyons stands there with Dasco around his waist. Dasco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dasco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Lyons dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Arron Lyons's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL# Lyons gets a clinch. Dasco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lyons misses with a short punch on the inside. Lyons stalls. Lyons prevents the takedown attempt.
Dasco avoids a wild elbow strike from Lyons. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dasco pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Dasco pulls guard successfully.
#SU# Lyons stands up from Dasco's guard - Lyons perhaps looking for a knockout. Some bone on bone action there as Lyons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dasco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Lyons shoots in for a takedown but Dasco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dasco shoots in but no luck this time. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Dasco. Dasco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lyons wants to clinch and Dasco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lyons is lucky that one didn't land flush. Dasco shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Lyons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dasco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lyons after a bit of a struggle. Lyons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lyons trying to control the position but instead, Dasco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lyons into the cage. Lyons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2# Dasco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lyons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lyons'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. Lyons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dasco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lyons misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As Lyons backs off Dasco throws a huge counter combo but Lyons manages to avoid it all. Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Dasco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dasco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyons defends it nicely.#T3# Dasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dasco doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lyons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dasco thinking. Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lyons is looking to clinch. Dasco misses with a kick to the body and Lyons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dasco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyons defends it nicely.#T4##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Lyons stalls. Lyons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lyons stalling the fight.
Lyons stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dasco is trying to pull guard but Lyons has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Dasco successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Arron Lyons showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lyons 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Lyons!
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