Two wins for NGMA MMA: Krys and Tyler at Lion Fighting Championship
Two NGMA fighters, two wins at LFC 34. On Saturday 7 November 2026, Krys and Tyler both won their MMA fights at Lion Fighting Championship in Kent. They did themselves and everyone back at NGMA in Woolston, Southampton, proud. What we loved most was seeing the work they’d put in with their teammates show up over three rounds.
Krys sets the pace at just 17
Krys was up first. He started learning martial arts as a junior at several gyms around Southampton and now trains under Connor Tymon here at NGMA. If you’re serious about MMA, we think there’s no one better locally to learn from. We’re proud to have Connor in our corner and even prouder to see what Krys is doing with that coaching.
Krys put in a dominant performance across all three rounds, finishing every one in top mount. That’s the position where you’re on top of your opponent with a knee on either side, and getting there and keeping control under pressure takes real composure. Doing it three rounds in a row at 17 is something to be proud of. Well done, Krys.
Tyler’s extra wrestling and BJJ work pays off
Tyler was up next and had a fantastic first round. In the second, his opponent spent the round trying to wrestle him. Tyler has put a lot of time into his wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and that second round gave him a chance to use the work he’d been doing back at the gym.
A massive shout-out to Kas, who’s been giving up his own time outside class to drill with Tyler. They’ve been working on specific wrestling techniques under the guidance of George, our wrestling coach, and getting the reps in together. That’s exactly the sort of thing we want to see more of on our mats.
Tyler came out strong in the third and was dominant on his feet. Big shout-out to our striking coaches for their work with him. He finished the round spending a good amount of time on his opponent’s back, and you could see how much his back control has come on. Our BJJ teaching team deserve a big thank you for that, too.
What to work on at open mat
Open mat is time to practise outside a coached class. Grab a teammate and pick one thing to work on. It might be a takedown entry George showed you, or a detail you keep missing when someone turns out of your back control. Start with a few slow reps each, swap roles, then add a bit of resistance once you’ve both got the movement. If you’re stuck, ask a coach for one detail to focus on and take it back to your next round of practice.
Your partner can be newer than you or have years more experience. You both get something out of it. The newer person gets time to feel how the technique works, and explaining what you’re doing often makes you realise which bits you could understand better yourself. Share the tips that helped you. The more we do that for each other, the better the whole MMA team gets.
NGMA opens from 4.30 pm on weekday evenings and 8 am at weekends. Check the NGMA training timetable for class times and ask the team when there’s mat space to get some extra drilling in.
Come and train MMA in Southampton
A big thank you to Connor Tymon for giving up his afternoon to corner both lads. Krys and Tyler, you represented yourselves brilliantly and did the gym proud. We’re already looking forward to seeing you both fight again.
Now’s a perfect time to join the NGMA MMA team. We’re looking to make 2027 a big year, from helping absolute beginners find their feet to supporting fighters who are ready to push for bigger shows. You can start with our Beginners Academy or tell us what you’ve already trained and we’ll help you find the right session.
You’ll find New Generation Martial Arts at 12 Hazel Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 7GA. Our classes are for ages 16 and up. If you fancy getting involved, fill in the free MMA trial form, choose MMA and tell us a little about your experience. We’ll help you get started. See you on the mats!
