PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lomax Jr
vs
Howard

170 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmad Howard!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Howard counters with a head kick. That will keep Lomax Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lomax Jr motions for Howard to come forward. Lomax Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Lomax Jr feints and as Howard raises his hands in defense, Lomax Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lomax Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lomax Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard looking to control.
Howard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lomax Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lomax Jr preventing the sweep.
Lomax Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Howard controls Lomax Jr momentarily but Lomax Jr frees himself.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Lomax Jr is having none of it.
Howard trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lomax Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lomax Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomax Jr wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Lomax Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howard controls Lomax Jr momentarily but Lomax Jr frees himself.
Lomax Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomax Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomax Jr distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomax Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomax Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lomax Jr cracks Howard with a solid left hand.
Lomax Jr wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lomax Jr is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomax Jr stands up over Howard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Lomax Jr from controlling successfully.
Lomax Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomax Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomax Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomax Jr trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Lomax Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Lomax Jr from controlling successfully.
Lomax Jr chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howard's head.
Lomax Jr working some strikes from top position.
Lomax Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Lomax Jr scoring with some ground and pound.

Howard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomax Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Howard looks winded!
Lomax Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax Jr stands up over Howard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomax Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr is working Howard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomax Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Lomax Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lomax Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Howard counters with a one-two to the body.
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.

Lomax Jr feints and as Howard raises his hands in defense, Lomax Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lomax Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomax Jr.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Lomax Jr from controlling successfully.
Lomax Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Lomax Jr working some strikes from top position.
Lomax Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomax Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Howard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lomax Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Clint Lomax Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Lomax Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of digs.
Lomax Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lomax Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Lomax Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomax Jr postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Lomax Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lomax Jr cracks Howard with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomax Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Lomax Jr from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lomax Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lomax Jr won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Lomax Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of elbows.

Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lomax Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomax Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Lomax Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomax Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Lomax Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomax Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howard's head.
Lomax Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomax Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Lomax Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomax Jr is in close to Howard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax Jr working some strikes from top position.
Lomax Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Lomax Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lomax Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lomax Jr working some strikes from top position.
Lomax Jr is working Howard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lomax Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Howard is looking for a triangle but Lomax Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Lomax Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Lomax Jr with a nice head shot there.
Lomax Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howard's head.
Lomax Jr landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr is in close to Howard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lomax Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howard's head.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomax Jr stops Howard from standing up.
Lomax Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomax Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomax Jr distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomax Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lomax Jr looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Lomax Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of digs.
Lomax Jr looking to pass the guard.

Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomax Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomax Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lomax Jr cracks Howard with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Lomax Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard has momentary wrist control but Lomax Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of digs.
Lomax Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of digs.
Lomax Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lomax Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomax Jr wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Lomax Jr lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax Jr trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard can't keep his opponent in guard - Lomax Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahmad Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomax Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Lomax Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lomax Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Lomax Jr!