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Event:
JF 77 - A Song for a Captain
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Massey cracks Lyons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Lyons.
Lyons lands a jab.
A big right from Massey misses.
Lyons ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Massey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Lyons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lyons in his tracks.
Lyons misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Massey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lyons! Massey lets Lyons back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Lyons is rocked!#T1#
Crack! Massey connects with the perfect overhand right and Lyons falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Massey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gideon Massey!
A relieved looking Gideon Massey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GRUDGE MATCH Smoke v Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Song fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyons, pushing him back against the cage.
Song pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyons blocking some punches.
Lyons is trying to maintain a safe position but Song gets an underhook and turns Lyons into the cage.
Lyons prevents a body shot from Song.
Song scores with a hook to the body.
Song lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Lyons misses with a punch on the inside.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Lyons's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyons.
Lyons is trying to force a seperation but Song has the dominant position.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Song has Lyons pressed against the cage, preventing Lyons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Song lands a hook to the side of the head.
Song gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lyons tries to break the clinch but Song is controlling the position.
Lyons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Song blocking some punches.
Song scores with a nice hook to the head.
Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyons.
Song gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Song lands a body punch.
Lyons is breathing heavily.
Song working aggressively here.
Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lyons throws a head punch that misses.
Lyons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Song creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Lyons working aggressively here.
Song lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Song working aggressively here.
Lyons blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Song.
Song lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Song lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Song lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Song lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Song.
A short uppercut from Song.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyons.
A short left from Song.
Lyons blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Song.
Nice body punch from Song. #T3##BC2#
Song manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Song clinches up against the cage.
Song lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Song on the inside.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Song lands with a left to the head.
Song lands an uppercut.
Song cracks Lyons with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Song closes the distance and clinches.
Lyons is trying to break free.
Song pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
A short right from Song. #T4#
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Song.
Song lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Song lands a hook to the side of the head.
Song lands an uppercut.
Song lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Song lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Song makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Song works on Lyons's body with a couple of short punches.
Song working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Song.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Song - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Song.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Song.
Song scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Lyons is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Song dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Song pushes Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Song.
Oh Lyons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyons seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Song drops Lyons onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lyons is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Song lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lyons.
Song digs a right hand underneath Lyons's ribcage. Lyons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Song throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Song breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Song instigates a clinch.
A short right from Song on the inside.
Song lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Song lands with a light punch inside.
Jacob Song seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lyons blocking some punches.
Song creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lyons with a big uppercut! Lyons tries to clinch up but Song pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lyons to the mat! Lyons covers up and Song unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacob Song!
Jacob Song made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'THATS 3 STRAIGHT KO'S AND SOME KO OF THE NIGHT. GIVE ME THAT TITLE SHOT!!!'. |
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Event:
JF 64 - FuLi vs the Captain
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Lyons stuffs the takedown attempt from Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia shoots and misses
and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kvaratskhelia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyons unleashes a big counter combination but Kvaratskhelia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lyons is fending him off so far but Kvaratskhelia persists. Nope, Lyons circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyons as he avoids it easily.
Kvaratskhelia shoots and misses
and Lyons counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Lyons counters with a crisp one two that drops Kvaratskhelia! Lyons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kvaratskhelia to his feet! Kvaratskhelia is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia leaves his chin hanging out and Lyons seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kvaratskhelia crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Lyons! |
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Event:
JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lyons misses with a straight left.
Lyons misses the shot to the body.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Travis Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lyons.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Lyons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a wild combination.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Lyons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lyons.
Lyons thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyons lands the left hand.
Lyons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyons throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Lyons misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Lyons wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
Lyons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Li tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Lyons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li keeping control of the position.
Li tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg. #T3#
Li gets back to full guard.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li trying to control the position here.
Lyons controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyons misses with a few strikes there.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Li gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lyons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lyons looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Travis Lyons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Lyons lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Lyons with a hook.
A left and a right from Lyons both land. Nice combination.
Lyons throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Li off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li is really stuck here.
Lyons misses with a punch to the head.
Lyons is landing with strikes. Li can't take much more of this.#T2#
Li covers up after that shot from Lyons.
Lyons is hanging on to Li's back as he tries to escape.
Lyons wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Lyons doesn't have the hooks in and Li manages to turn into his guard.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyons gets back to full guard.
Li works over Lyons with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fu Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyons controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li 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.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Lyons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lyons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyons lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a two punch combination.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Lyons is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Lyons.
Travis Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Lyons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A left lands for Lyons.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyons throws a big shot that misses.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyons scores with a four punch combination!
Lyons tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Lyons.
A low kick from Lyons misses #TD#
and Li counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li 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.
Li is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Lyons is rocked!
Li gets to his feet and stands over Lyons, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lyons felt that one! Li unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lyons from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Fu Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Lyons lands the left hand.
Hagmedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hagmedov misses with a jab to the body
and Lyons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lyons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Lyons there.
Lyons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hagmedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyons throws a right hand that Hagmedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagmedov also avoids with ease.
Hagmedov misses with a takedown attempt - Lyons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hagmedov fails to land the takedown.
Hagmedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umar Hagmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyons looks to land a combination. Hagmedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Lyons looks to land a combination but Hagmedov avoids it well.
Lyons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lyons misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Hagmedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hagmedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Hagmedov landing with the ground and pound. #T2##ES#
Lyons manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hagmedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lyons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lyons's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Hagmedov wants the takedown. Lyons is fighting it off but Hagmedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lyons's guard 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!
Hagmedov postures up.
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hagmedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hagmedov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons is not content to let Hagmedov control the position.#T3#
Hagmedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lyons defending well though.
Hagmedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hagmedov throwing shots but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Lyons wants to control but Hagmedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hagmedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hagmedov's back!
Hagmedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hagmedov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hagmedov is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hagmedov tries to roll but Lyons sticks to his back.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lyons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lyons doesn't have the hooks in and Hagmedov manages to turn into his guard.
Hagmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyons is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagmedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagmedov trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hagmedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagmedov somewhat.
Lyons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagmedov.
A slow jab from Hagmedov misses its intended target.
Lyons lands a jab to the head.
Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hagmedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lyons tests Hagmedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagmedov tries to counter with a clinch but Lyons shakes him off and moves away.
Travis Lyons is winning the standup battle so far.
Lyons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hagmedov at a distance.
#T1##CL2#
Hagmedov closes the distance and clinches.
Lyons is trying to break the clinch but Hagmedov is controlling him.
Lyons scores with a shot to the side of Hagmedov's head.
Hagmedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyons is trying to break free.
Lyons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hagmedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hagmedov eats them both and turns towards Lyons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hagmedov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lyons to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyons lands the left hand.
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Hagmedov misses. #T2#
Hagmedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov throws the left hand but Lyons avoids the punch easily.
Lyons throws a combination. Hagmedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagmedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hagmedov moves in looking to clinch but Lyons pushes him off.#CL2#
Hagmedov rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lyons is trying to break the clinch but Hagmedov has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hagmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyons tries a body shot but Hagmedov blocks it.
#T3##TD2#
Hagmedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hagmedov working some strikes from top position.
Hagmedov pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hagmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagmedov can do to turn this around?
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hagmedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lyons's head.#T4#
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Lyons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hagmedov shoots in and drives through. Lyons sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hagmedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hagmedov with a poor takedown
and Lyons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lyons lands with a shot to the body.
Lyons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hagmedov misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lyons misses its target.
Lyons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lyons lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hagmedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagmedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hagmedov.
Lyons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Hagmedov 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 is looking for a counter combo.
Lyons lands a jab to Hagmedov's midsection.
Hagmedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut.
Hagmedov darts in trying to clinch
letting Lyons counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lyons misses with the combination.
Lyons misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagmedov wants to counter with a clinch but Lyons pushes him away.#CL2#
Hagmedov drives through and clinches with Lyons against the cage.
Hagmedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lyons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Hagmedov has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.
#T3#
Lyons slowing the pace effectively.
Lyons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagmedov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hagmedov lands a takedown into guard.
Lyons is pulling down on Hagmedov's head to control his posture.
Hagmedov looking to pass the guard.
Hagmedov stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
Hagmedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Hagmedov tries to pass. #T4#
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hagmedov stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hagmedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hagmedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagmedov tries to clinch but Lyons moves out of range. #CL2#
Hagmedov clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage.
Umar Hagmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Hagmedov throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Lyons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyons, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lyons! |
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Event:
JF 40 - Grinch War
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Wills lunges at Lyons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lyons's hand.
No joy there for Wills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyons misses with the combination.
As Lyons looks to move away, Wills throws a big counter combo but Lyons just gets out of the way.
Lyons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Wills.
Wills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lyons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wills fails to land with a series of punches.
Wills swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lyons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills.
Wills swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wills fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lyons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benn Wills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills slips under a jab from Lyons.
Wills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wills thuds a left hand into Lyons's body.
Sloppy strikes from Wills. Those never looked like landing.
Lyons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lyons darts in looking for a takedown but Wills gets double underhooks and turns Lyons into the cage.
Lyons just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Wills misses with a double jab.
Lyons slips under a jab from Wills.
Despite the aggression on Lyons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lyons fails to land with a series of punches.
Wills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Lyons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wills to the mat! Wills manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wills is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wills can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lyons controls the pace.
Wills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyons.
Lyons is in close to Wills's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Wills controls Lyons momentarily but Lyons frees himself.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wills is keeping the position for now.
Wills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wills tries to get out of the position.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyons chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wills displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyons. #TD2#
Lyons gets the takedown into side control.
Wills is trying to control Lyons's posture but Lyons avoids it.
Lyons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lyons is looking to take a break and control but Wills is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyons working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Lyons working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lyons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lyons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wills is not content to let Lyons control the position.
Lyons works to advance to full mount. Wills defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wills wants to control but Lyons is having none of it.
Lyons lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Lyons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wills's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lyons under the eye.
Wills takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wills closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lyons scores with a three punch combo!
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wills's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Lyons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wills lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lyons misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Wills counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Lyons down! Wills is looking to finish but Lyons is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Lyons is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills looking to pass the guard.
Wills being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lyons trying to control the action but Wills is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lyons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lyons lands with a punch from half guard.
Lyons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wills has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyons is working away from the top position though.
Lyons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wills's head.
Lyons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyons connects with a nice short shot to Wills's temple.
Wills moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Wills wants to sweep but no luck.
Wills keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Wills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyons.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Lyons misses.
Wills keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills misses with a combination
and Lyons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Lyons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wills's guard.
Lyons is working Wills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving.
Lyons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Lyons passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lyons is working Wills over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lyons tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyons on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Lyons fails to land with a series of punches.
Benn Wills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Willss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice combination there by Wills.
Nice cross by Lyons.
Wills fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Wills.
Benn Wills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lyons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wills sprawls well initially but Lyons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyons wants to control but Wills is keeping him busy.
Lyons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wills haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lyons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyons controlling the pace.
Lyons slips a nice elbow through Wills's hands, connecting with Wills's forehead.#T1#
Wills tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wills with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wills wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy.
Wills avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Lyons trying to control from Wills's half guard. Wills has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lyons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lyons lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wills works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyons preventing the sweep.
Lyons lands a couple of digs.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyons lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Lyons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wills tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lyons is landing with strikes from the back.
Lyons lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wills.
#T3#
What can Wills do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wills covers up after that shot from Lyons.
Lyons throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wills!
Lyons softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lyons punishes Wills with strikes from the back mount.
Lyons lands a shot to the head. #T4#
Lyons trying to control momentarily.
Wills is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lyons scores with punches to the body.
Lyons gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lyons tries to get the hooks in deep but Wills pushed the leg off.
Wills is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lyons is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lyons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Lyons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lyons 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 Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lyons! |
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Event:
JF 33 - Bai Li vs Marcelo
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
The Phantom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lyons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Phantom circles away quickly and effectively.
The Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lyons is fending him off so far but The Phantom persists. Nope, Lyons circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyons lands a really nice looking cross but The Phantom seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyons misses the target. #TD#
Lyons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Phantom to the ground. Lyons is now in The Phantom's guard.
Lyons distracts The Phantom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Phantom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Lyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The Phantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Phantom can't keep his opponent in guard - Lyons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lyons stalling.
Lyons works his way into side control.
Lyons in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lyons scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyons content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Check out the look on Lyons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lyons working the ground and pound.
Lyons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Phantom down.
Lyons landing a few strikes. #ROC#The Phantom is rocked!
The Phantom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Phantom is still in real trouble! Can Lyons finish him?
The Phantom looks winded!
Lyons crunches a massive hammerfist down on The Phantom - he's out! Lyons Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Lyons! |
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Event:
JF 25 - Return Of Jump Nelson
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Lyons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hagmedov has time to react.
Hagmedov tries for a takedown but Lyons circles away easily
and Lyons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lyons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Hagmedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hagmedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lyons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyons tries to roll over but Hagmedov keeps him under control.
Hagmedov wants to stand but Lyons has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagmedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Lyons takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lyons being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Hagmedov looking to sit in guard and control but Lyons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lyons won't allow Hagmedov to get back to his feet.
Hagmedov looking to control.
Lyons prevents Hagmedov from getting back to his feet.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Hagmedov is keeping the position.
Hagmedov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hagmedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Hagmedov misses.
Nice shot by Lyons.
Hagmedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lyons avoids it really well and circles away.
Hagmedov wants to clinch
and Lyons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Hagmedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Hagmedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hagmedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Umar Hagmedov has been cut.
Hagmedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umar Hagmedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyons cracks a nice hook into Hagmedov's ribs.
Lyons throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Hagmedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully.
Lyons pulls Hagmedov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Hagmedov throws a strike but Lyons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard.
Hagmedov trying to control the position.
Lyons stops Hagmedov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagmedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Hagmedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyons is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umar Hagmedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lyons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lyons throws a hook but Hagmedov avoids it easily.
Hagmedov tries to counter with a takedown but Lyons is quick to defend against it.
Lyons connects with a body shot.
Hagmedov ducks right into an uppercut from Lyons.
Travis Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Lyons.#TD#
Hagmedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lyons quickly recovers to half guard.
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Hagmedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hagmedov seems to be working for a kimura but Lyons defends the submission attempt.
Hagmedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lyons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hagmedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hagmedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hagmedov trying to control from Lyons's half guard. Lyons has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hagmedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Lyons winds up and cracks Hagmedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hagmedov taking some punishment here, with Lyons in his half guard.
Hagmedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lyons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Travis Lyons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hagmedov is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Lyons. #SUB#
Hagmedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyons pulls his head out easily.
Lyons drops an elbow to the side of Hagmedov's head. #T3#
Lyons sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hagmedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hagmedov tries to get out of the position.
Lyons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hagmedov wants to get back to his feet.
Hagmedov is refusing to be controlled, as Lyons sits in half guard.
Hagmedov is trying to stand up here but Lyons is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hagmedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Hagmedov. #T4#
Hagmedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lyons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hagmedov.
Lyons is refusing to be controlled, as Hagmedov sits in half guard.
Hagmedov prevents Lyons from improving his position.
Hagmedov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Umar Hagmedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hagmedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyons throws out the jab.
Hagmedov tries to clinch
and Lyons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyons misses with a leg kick.
Hagmedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyons sprawls well. Lyons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hagmedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lyons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Travis Lyons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hagmedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyons sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hagmedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyons finds it's way round the side to connect with Hagmedov's head.
Hagmedov throws an off balance right hand
and Lyons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hagmedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hagmedov throws a looping overhand right but Lyons ducks down to avoid it.
Lyons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Lyons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hagmedov quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hagmedov tries to kick Lyons off but Lyons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hagmedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyons is working away from the top position though.
Lyons is trying to control. Hagmedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyons working the head and body with strikes.
Hagmedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Lyons working Hagmedov over with strikes.
Lyons is looking to take a break and control but Hagmedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hagmedov wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy.
Hagmedov tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lyons in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umar Hagmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hagmedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lyons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hagmedov shoots and misses
and Hagmedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Hagmedov gets a double leg takedown into Lyons's guard.
Lyons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hagmedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Lyons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hagmedov wants to stand and escape but Lyons is having none of it.
Lyons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hagmedov is looking to stand up but Lyons isn't so interested in that idea.
Hagmedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Lyons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lyons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lyons! |
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Event:
JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Li gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Li gets caught flat footed, as Lyons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Li pulls Lyons in close to prevent any damage.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li 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.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li cracks Lyons with a solid left hand.
Lyons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Lyons's brow.
Li stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Lyons is pulling down on Li's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lyons wants to control the position but Li says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Li is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Li connects with a nice short shot to Lyons's temple.
Li throwing shots but Lyons is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Li connects with a nice short shot to Lyons's temple.
Li wants to take a breather but Lyons is having none of it.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li slips a nice elbow through Lyons's hands, connecting with Lyons's forehead.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li working over Lyons with some ground and pound. Lyons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Li working over Lyons with some ground and pound. Lyons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuxing Li dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lyons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Li back to the cage. Lyons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lyons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Lyons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Li!
Lyons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Lyons throws a strike aimed at the side of Li's head but Li avoids it well.
Li takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lyons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Lyons working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Li isn't going anywhere.
Li seems a little lost for a moment, as Lyons dominates the positioning.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Li wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyons is one step ahead there.
Lyons being controlled here momentarily.
Li wants to sweep here but Lyons controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li is pulling down on Lyons's head. It's preventing any offense from Lyons, at least for the moment.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lyons has passed into side control.
Li gets back to half guard.
Li is pressing down on Lyons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Li is pulling down on Lyons's head. It's preventing any offense from Lyons, at least for the moment.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Li pulls Lyons in close to his closed guard and prevents Lyons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyons can do to turn this around?
Lyons stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Fuxing Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li is adopting a defensive guard.
Li 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li shoots in but no luck this time.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyons now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyons throws out the jab.
Lyons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lyons misses with a few strikes there.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lyons quickly recovers to half guard.
Lyons wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li winds up and cracks Lyons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lyons defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lyons tries to sprawl but Li drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lyons taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lyons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Lyons keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Lyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working. #T1#
Li is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lyons gets back to full guard.
Li cracks Lyons with a solid left hand.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lyons trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li is working Lyons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lyons holds on and takes a little breather.
Li wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li postures up in Lyons's guard and throws a big left but Lyons blocks it.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
Li is working Lyons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuxing Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuxing Li! |
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Event:
JF 16 - Guenette vs Hudson
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Lyons scores with the left hand. Goldberg knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Lyons lands.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyons defends it nicely.
Lyons lunges at Goldberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldberg's hand.
Lyons tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Lyons.
Lyons throws a shot to the body.
Lyons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lyons lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lyons!
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldberg dominates the positioning.#T1#
Lyons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lyons manages to get back to half guard.
Lyons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lyons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Lyons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyons tries to get out of the position.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyons wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lyons pulls Goldberg in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyons pulls Goldberg in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Lyons. Beautiful body shot.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lyons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goldberg is out of range.
Lyons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldberg has time to react.#TD2#
Goldberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Goldberg 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.
#T3#
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Lyons counters with a straight right hand.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but Lyons is avoiding it.
Lyons lands a nice shot that snaps Goldberg's head back.
#ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
Lyons Throws a clean left jab. Lyons Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Goldberg's chin! Goldberg crumbles to the ground and Lyons follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Lyons! |
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