First we had pro MMA fighter, Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis fighting in the main event at UFC “On Fox 2″ and then we sent a team of Gracie Jiu Jitsu fighters to Europe for a major BJJ tournaments.

So yeah, busy is one way to put it. But here at Team Lloyd Irvin that’s just how it is, GRINDING!

Phil Davis did well in his fight with Rashad Evans but in the end came up short. A lot of credit has to be given to “Suga”, he fought a masterful fight and in the end won a decision victory over our Phil Davis.

No shame in losing to an amazing fighter like Rashad Evans. None at all.

Phil went back home and began getting ready for his next fight because, well that’s what great fighters do! They pick themselves up quickly and get back into the game.

As for the BJJ tournament in Europe…

The results were good, many of the guys and gals pulled in medals. Golds were won by:

• Cathy Tran-Zwanetz (Crazy 88 BJJ)
• Keenan Cornelius (Camp Springs, MD)

Both Cathy and Keenan tore up the competition in route to golds. This was a big win for both due to the fact that this starts the season for those who compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments.

What’s next for Team LI? Brandon “The Truth” Vera returns to the UFC, Dominic Cruz is coaching the Ultimate Fighter show and we have the Pan Ams in March. Like I said before, Team lloyd Irvin embraces the grind!

Team Lloyd Irvin Academies in Maryland:

Lloyd Irvin Mixed Martial Arts Academy (20 minutes south of Bowie)
6333 Old Branch Rd #302
Camp Springs, Md 20748
301-449-KICK
www.lloydirvinlive.com

Crazy 88 BJJ and MMA (20 minutes north of Bowie, Maryland)
7020 Troy Hill Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
(443) 283-1450 ‎
www.88bjj.com

Ivey League Mixed Martial Arts (30 minutes east of Bowie, Md)
836 Ritchie Hwy Unit #5
Severna Park, Md 21146
443-517-8958
www.annapolismma.com

Top Flight Mix Martial Arts (1 hour north of Bowie/Crofton, Md)
690 South Philadelphia Boulevard
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-3799 ‎
www.topflightmma.com

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