James Lyons

Submission specialist James “Lyonheart” Lyons defends his featherweight title at Stellar Fights 40

James “Lyonheart” Lyons goes to bed at night dreaming about chokes, armbars and any other submission he has learned over the course of his training for the last five years.  All four of his career victories have come by submission including his last fight where he locked up a triangle choke on Jason Tipaldos in the fourth round for a successful title defense.  He puts his belt on the line once again on Saturday February 23 at Stellar Fights 40.

Please listen in the link below to our interview.  James gives us some background information, talks about who he admires in the BJJ community, his mentors, teachers and teammates.  Lyonheart also gives us a sneak peak at his upcoming fight. James is a very bright prospect and also let’s us know how he sees 2019 shaking out for his fighting career.

MyMMANews will be cage-side for live results, post fight interviews and more.  Stay right here for the best combat sports coverage on the planet.

Ticket information on the Stellar Fights website.

LISTEN TO JAMES “LYONHEART” LYONS BELOW:

Stellar Fights 40, James Lyons

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'Beautiful' Bob Meloni
Commentator for Art of War Cagefighting. More than 15 years experience in the PA/NJ regional MMA circuit. Commentator/post fight interviews. Television/media/event production.  USKA Fight Sports media and production. The story of the fighter is what Bob loves about the sport. From the lowest level, to the highest, he only cares about the two warriors who do battle once the cage doors close. Everything else is secondary. Without their blood, sweat, and tears, he would not be here enjoying every minute.