PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 331 p4p, 412 weight class) and Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 52 p4p, 70 weight class). Hallbjornsson has chosen Herr Mannelig as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lomax
vs
Hallbjornsson

190 cm
37
207
39 - 19 - 2

190 cm
32
210
26 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 39 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adils Hallbjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallbjornsson cracks Lomax with an open hand slap.
Lomax misses with an uppercut.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomax.
A solid body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomax.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson scores with the left hand. Lomax knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lomax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Lomax's ribs.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallbjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Hallbjornsson.
Lomax is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallbjornsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson thumps Lomax with a low kick.
Lomax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallbjornsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lomax had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
And Lomax counters with a quick kick to the body but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Nice cross by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomax. Lomax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Lomax does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Lomax down.
Hallbjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Lomax tried to counter with a leg kick but Hallbjornsson avoided it.
Lomax lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallbjornsson thows a leg kick but Lomax checks it
and Lomax counters with a right hand to the body.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Lomax blocks the low kick.
Hallbjornsson is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Lomax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick but Lomax moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson lands with a good body shot.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hallbjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallbjornsson.
Lomax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Lomax down.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Lomax blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lomax throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lomax blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomax jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Lomax rushes Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hallbjornsson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallbjornsson.
Lomax misses with some punches.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
Hallbjornsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lomax has had enough of the clinch but Hallbjornsson keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallbjornsson is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lomax.

Lomax breaks from the clinch.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Lomax takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomax slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lomax off the cage and back into range.
Hallbjornsson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Lomax moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Lomax misses its target.
Hallbjornsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Lomax.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Lomax moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Lomax jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Lomax's head back.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands a front kick.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomax throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Lomax walks into a straight right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a leg kick but Lomax saw it coming and moves away.

Lomax drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallbjornsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lomax preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hallbjornsson is on top in guard.

Hallbjornsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lomax on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lomax tries to get out of the position.
Hallbjornsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomax is retaining full guard.
Hallbjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson 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!

Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Lomax moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lomax off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Hallbjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallbjornsson.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Lomax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lomax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lomax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax shoots for a takedown but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Lomax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Lomax takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax digs a right hand underneath Hallbjornsson's ribcage. Hallbjornsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hallbjornsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hallbjornsson pushes Lomax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hallbjornsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
An inside leg kick from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
A cross from Lomax lands.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.
Lomax takes one to the chin there.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Lomax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lomax wants to clinch.
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallbjornsson cracks Lomax with an open hand slap.
Hallbjornsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson blocks a head kick by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lomax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallbjornsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
A very excited looking Adils Hallbjornsson 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.
Vincent Lomax spoke after the fight, saying 'God dammit'.