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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 82 p4p, 359 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 16 p4p, 57 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music. Vincent Lomax could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armand Christophe's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax blocks a head kick by Christophe.
Christophe misses with a low kick as Lomax jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Christophe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Christophe closes the distance and clinches.
Christophe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Christophe looking for a takedown.
Christophe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lomax smiles and moves away.
Vincent Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Christophe.
Christophe throws a poor cross that misses
and Christophe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christophe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Christophe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Christophe avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
Lomax prevents a takedown attempt there.
Our sources have told us that Lomax has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Christophe jumps guard and drags Lomax to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lomax defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christophe looking to control.
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christophe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lomax is aware though and is defending well.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lomax passes into side control.
Christophe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Christophe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christophe is trying to improve his position.
Lomax staying calm.
Christophe looks to move to half guard but instead Lomax has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe tries to hold on but Lomax postures up.
Lomax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christophe on the ground.
Christophe regains half guard.
Lomax prevents Christophe from improving his position.
Christophe wants to control but Lomax is keeping busy.
Christophe punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christophe trying to control here.
Christophe actively working from the bottom here.
Lomax prevents Christophe from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christophe closes the distance and clinches.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Christophe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lomax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christophe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christophe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lomax's knee momentarily.
Christophe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lomax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christophe jumps guard but Lomax turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christophe is defending well for now.
Christophe pulls guard.
Christophe looking for a guillotine here but Lomax defends easily.
Christophe has his foot on Lomax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomax works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax content to stall in guard here.
Christophe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christophe trying to keep a closed guard but Lomax is proving a slippery customer.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lomax passes into half guard.
Christophe wants to control but Lomax is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Christophe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christophe.
Christophe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christophe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomax sees it coming and defends easily.
Lomax has a hand on Christophe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Christophe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Christophe looking to finish with strikes here!
Lomax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christophe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lomax is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lomax and Christophe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomax, who protects the arm well.
Christophe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomax, who protects the arm well.
Christophe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lomax works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Christophe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lomax!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax is squirming around, avoiding Christophe's attempts to control the action.
Christophe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Christophe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lomax is now in Christophe's guard. A big mistake from Christophe there, giving up the dominant position!
Christophe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christophe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Christophe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Christophe throws a head kick that misses
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christophe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lomax sprawls well. Lomax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christophe gets slowly back to his feet.
Lomax tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christophe manages to circle out of the way.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Christophe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Lomax catches Christophe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christophe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lomax circles away.
Christophe throws a combination that misses
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christophe.
Christophe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
Christophe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomax after a bit of a struggle.
Vincent Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Christophe.
Christophe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomax pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christophe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lomax defends it nicely.
Christophe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christophe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christophe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lomax.
Lomax moves in looking to clinch but Christophe pushes him off.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christophe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lomax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christophe has managed to clinch.
Armand Christophe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lomax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christophe wants a takedown.
Christophe managing to block the knees to the body from Lomax.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax tries to work over Christophe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe tries to pull guard but Lomax won't allow it.
Lomax tries to land knees in the clinch but Christophe avoids the damage to the body.
Christophe fails to pull guard.
Christophe tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomax shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christophe avoiding damage as Lomax throws knees to the body.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophes head.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax is leaning against Christophe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lomax is leaning against Christophe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a body punch.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax tries to land knees in the clinch but Christophe avoids the damage to the body.
Lomax digs a right hand into Christophe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christophe's gas tank.
Lomax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christophe blocks a body shot from Lomax.
Christophe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lomax regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christophe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomax is retaining full guard.
Lomax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christophe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lomax will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lomax showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christophe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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