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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1# Satonaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL# Lyons gets in close and instigates a clinch. Satonaka stalling in the clinch.
Lyons is trying to pull guard but Satonaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lyons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Satonaka.
Satonaka leaning against his opponent.
Satonaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lyons or not. Satonaka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lyons! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Satonaka is unloading with more strikes now! Lyons drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chie Satonaka! Our winner, Chie Satonaka, 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. |
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Event:
GDL 102: Sloan VS Hunt
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Lyons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hendricks distracts Lyons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lyons working a defensive guard here.
Hendricks is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hendricks sitting in guard here, content to control. Lyons wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position. Lyons being controlled here, momentarily. Lyons seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hendricks lands a couple of elbows. Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hendricks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Hendricks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head. Lyons has momentary wrist control but Hendricks slips an elbow through the middle. Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body. Lyons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendricks on the ground. Hendricks distracts Lyons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyons is retaining full guard. Hendricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hendricks 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. Hendricks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hendricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hendricks is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hendricks pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2# Let's hope that Hendricks 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. Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Lyons's hands, connecting with Lyons's forehead. Well, if Hendricks 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.
Lyons has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hendricks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hendricks controlling from mount. #SUB2# Lyons defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hendricks. #T3# Hendricks landing strikes, looking to finish! Hendricks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hendricks landing shots from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hendricks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lyons hang on? Hendricks dominating with strikes here. Hendricks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Hendricks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Hendricks raining down shots from the mount! 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! Hendricks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Lyons is rocked! Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount. Hendricks unloading with bombs! Oh Lyons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Hendricks is landing with some decent strikes but Lyons is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Lyons seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2# Hendricks wants to finish this one by submission but Lyons is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hendricks. Hendricks controlling the pace for now. Hendricks raining down shots from the mount! A nice elbow there by Hendricks. Lyons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Hendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hendricks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2# Hendricks looking to secure an arm triangle but Lyons defends it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hendricks dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Lyons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Lyons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hendricks landing with the ground and pound. Hendricks's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kenny Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far. Hendricks forces his way into half guard. Hendricks is figuring out what he wants to do next. Nice strikes from Hendricks there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hendricks working the head and body with strikes. Hendricks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lyons strikes from the bottom but Hendricks passes into mount!
#T1# Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount. Hendricks with a couple of short strikes. Hendricks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lyons is working to get back to half guard.
Hendricks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hendricks postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lyons bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hendricks and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Hendricks! In his post fight interview, Kenny Hendricks gave a big smile as he said 'This is everything I predicted. Assad is strong with his Muay Thai but my grappling is just so much better. He's a hell of a competitor and he will be back!'. |
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Event:
GDL 96: McMann VS Camble
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1# Lyons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshiko swivels and escapes. Lyons is looking to clinch. Lyons is looking to clinch but Hoshiko is avoiding it.
Lyons shoots in for a double leg but Hoshiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lyons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoshiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons. Nice takedown defense from Hoshiko. No joy for Lyons on that attempt. Buff Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Hoshiko takes the fight into the clinch. A body shot lands from Hoshiko.
Lyons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hoshiko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshiko just stands there and leans against the cage. Lyons has had enough of the clinch but Hoshiko keeps him there for the moment. Hoshiko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hoshiko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# Hoshiko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshiko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshiko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lyons. A short right from Hoshiko on the inside. Lyons being controlled against the cage. Hoshiko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lyons looks winded! Hoshiko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Hoshiko. Hoshiko blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Hoshiko stalls. Hoshiko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyons avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshiko. Hoshiko is stalling here.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow over the top. Lyons tries to break free but Hoshiko pushes him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hoshiko lands a left hand.
Hoshiko is stalling here.
Hoshiko avoiding damage as Lyons throws knees to the body.
#T3# Lyons can't get the takedown.
Hoshiko misses with a knee strike.
Lyons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lyons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hoshiko misses with a knee to the head. Hoshiko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hoshiko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards. Lyons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoshiko is defending well. A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
#T4# Hoshiko avoids the elbow strike from Lyons, against the cage.
Lyons misses with some punches.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow over the top. Lyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshiko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lyons can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Hoshiko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyons fails to pull guard.
Hoshiko unloads a knee to the mid-section. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoshiko pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko'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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okuda Hoshiko dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# Hoshiko has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.
Lyons misses with a body punch.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage, preventing Lyons from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lyons can't get the takedown.
Hoshiko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoshiko scores with a shot to the side of Lyons's head. Hoshiko stalling the fight.
Hoshiko looking to throw knees to the head but Lyons is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshiko prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoshiko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Hoshiko. Hoshiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyons can do to turn this around?#T1# Still in the clinch, Hoshiko scores with a nice short uppercut. Lyons is looking to take this one to the mat. Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons. Nice elbow from Hoshiko. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hoshiko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshiko landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A left hand lands to the body for Hoshiko.
Lyons is stalling here.
Lyons tries for a takedown but Hoshiko manages to get underhooks.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoshiko is keeping busy. Hoshiko scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Hoshiko gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hoshiko lands a shoulder strike. Hoshiko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards. A short left from Hoshiko. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lyons is trying to pull guard but Hoshiko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hoshiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lyons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshiko smiles and moves away.
Hoshiko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL# Hoshiko has managed to clinch.
Hoshiko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lyons up against the cage. Hoshiko pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hoshiko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3# Lyons misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hoshiko. Okuda Hoshiko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hoshiko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
Lyons is trying to break free. Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshiko controls the action.
Hoshiko slowing the pace effectively. A short body shot lands from Hoshiko as the two fighters clinch.
#T4# Lyons takes an elbow to the temple. Hoshiko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hoshiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshiko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshiko is pressed up against the cage. Lyons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshiko down to the mat. Hoshiko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Hoshiko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lyons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hoshiko lands an elbow inside. Hoshiko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lyons's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okuda Hoshiko dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Lyons tries for a takedown but Hoshiko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hoshiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL# Hoshiko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoshiko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyons is defending well for now. Hoshiko prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow strike.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage, preventing Lyons from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshiko. Lyons is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoshiko has double underhooks. Hoshiko throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoshiko as Lyons tries to tie him up. Lyons jumps guard but Hoshiko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons. Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Lyons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshiko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyons.#CL# Hoshiko moves into the clinch. Hoshiko lands a body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshiko. Lyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshiko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hoshiko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshiko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyons takes a shot to the head. #T2# A bit of stalling here from Hoshiko.
A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Hoshiko is stalling here.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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! Lyons wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshiko won't allow it.
Lyons wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage.
Hoshiko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hoshiko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Lyons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards. Hoshiko taking a breather. Hoshiko pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshiko obliges. Hoshiko tries a knee to the head but Lyons blocks it.
Hoshiko lands with a short shot to the head. Hoshiko keeps control of Lyons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hoshiko tries to throw a body punch but Lyons avoids it by throwing Hoshiko back against the cage. Hoshiko lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Lyons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lyons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hoshiko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Buff Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Okuda Hoshiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hoshiko blocks a body shot from Lyons.
And that's the end of the fight! Okuda Hoshiko showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hoshiko 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okuda Hoshiko! |
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Event:
GDL 91: Silva VS Scott
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1# Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lyons in his tracks. #CL2# Lyons darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage. I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lyons stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall. A right hand to the body from Hall.
Hall lands a nice uppercut. Hall scores with a nice hook to the head. Hall lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall. This has been an exciting period of action! Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hall lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Hall. Lyons looks winded! A nice left hand lands by Hall.
#ROC#Lyons is rocked! Hall lands a body punch in the clinch. Lyons is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him? Hall taking a breather. Lyons seems to have recovered his senses.#BC# Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target. Lyons slips under a jab from Hall. Lyons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut. Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hall throws a body shot but no joy. Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyons manages to avoid it. Hall loads up on a big right hand but Lyons slips the punch. Lyons with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily. Lyons defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand. And Lyons tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hall throws a body punch but Lyons moves out of range. Lyons only half commits to the counter leg kick. Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyons counters with a three punch combo that has Hall backing up. Hall nods at Lyons to acknowledge the strikes. Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lyons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lyons there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Lyons's shoulder, as Lyons tries to avoid the shot. Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2# Lyons slips under a jab from Hall. Lyons is looking for the big counter here. Lyons fails in his attempt to clinch. Hall lands an overhand right. Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hall lands with a shot to the body. Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Lyons off the cage and back into range. Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lyons staying out of range there. Lyons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Lyons is quick to defend against it. Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lyons staying out of range there. Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyons moves away. Hall throws the left hand but Lyons avoids the punch easily. Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook. Hall lands a jab to the head.
Hall thuds a left hand into Lyons's body.#T3# Hall throws a body punch but Lyons moves out of range. Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD# Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hall not doing much here.
Hall working Lyons over with strikes. Hall lands with a punch from half guard. Hall working the head and body with strikes. Hall is nestled in close to Lyons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lyons! Hall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hall with the ground and pound from mount. #T4# Hall drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lyons! More shots from Hall and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caelan Hall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1# Lyons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eckersberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. Eckersberg lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyons. Eckersberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lyons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eckersberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wilhelm Eckersberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eckersberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A punch lands to the side of Lyons 's head but he takes it in his stride. Eckersberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lyons at a distance.
Eckersberg catches Lyons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Eckersberg scores with a punch to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eckersberg scores with a shot to the body.
Lyons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Eckersberg lands with a shot to the body. Lyons darts in looking for a takedown but Eckersberg gets double underhooks and turns Lyons into the cage. Eckersberg throws out a counter right but Lyons avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buff Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lyons struggles to land a body shot inside as Eckersberg controls his hands.
Lyons tries to break the clinch but Eckersberg is controlling the position. #T1# Eckersberg lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short body shot lands from Eckersberg as the two fighters clinch.
Eckersberg lands with a right to the head. Eckersberg lands with a left to the head. Eckersberg has Lyons pushed against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Eckersberg.
Eckersberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Eckersberg. Eckersberg digs a right hand underneath Lyons's ribcage. Lyons let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Eckersberg. Eckersberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Eckersberg stalls. Eckersberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2# Eckersberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eckersberg lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot in the inside from Eckersberg. Eckersberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards. Lyons fails to pull guard.
Lyons is trying to break the clinch but Eckersberg is controlling him. Eckersberg scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Eckersberg. Eckersberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lyons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eckersberg.
Lyons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Eckersberg. Eckersberg lands with a short shot to the head. Eckersberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Eckersberg is leaning against Lyons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lyons is breathing heavily.#T3# Eckersberg controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eckersberg. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lyons is trying to pull guard but Eckersberg has him pressed against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Eckersberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eckersberg. Eckersberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eckersberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Eckersberg lands with a left to the head. Eckersberg presses Lyons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Eckersberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Eckersberg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lyons up against the cage.#T4# Eckersberg lands a body punch in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Eckersberg. Eckersberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eckersberg. Eckersberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lyons up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eckersberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyonss head. Eckersberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lyons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eckersberg is defending well. Eckersberg lands a body punch. Eckersberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eckersberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Eckersberg dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# A right-left combo lands from Eckersberg. Lyons shoots in but no luck this time. Lyons walks into a jab.#ROC2#Lyons is rocked! Lyons looks up at the clock. Bad move! Eckersberg lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lyons. Eckersberg pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Eckersberg! In his post fight interview, Wilhelm Eckersberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TFI 1
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lyons's efforts to push away. Lyons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#CL# Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Lyons looks winded! Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head. Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons takes an elbow to the forehead. #KD# Silva drops Lyons with a big knee straight up the middle! Lyons is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Buff Lyons has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Silva has Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva presses Lyons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Silva stalling the fight.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyonss head. Silva lands a nice knee to the body. Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Silva slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva avoiding damage.
#TD# Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lyons regains guard.
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. Silva wanted to stand there but Lyons had control of the position. #T2##SUB2# Silva is posturing up here but Lyons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Silva tries to roll out but it's too tight and Silva has to tap! Slick submission there by Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buff Lyons! |
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