PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 977 p4p, 670 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 137 p4p, 92 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Christophe

185 cm
32
212
25 - 9 - 0

193 cm
24
210
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Christophe.
Christophe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christophe.
A countering left hand to the body from Christophe misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Christophe moves out of range.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Christophe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson swings for the body but Christophe moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Christophe's body. Christophe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Christophe enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christophe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Christophe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Christophe is trying to get back to full guard.
Christophe is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Christophe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christophe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson trying to control the action but Christophe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe trying to control but Jackson postures up.

Christophe looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Christophe is working from the bottom.

Christophe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Christophe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christophe trying to control but Jackson postures up.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Christophe is defending well.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christophe is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Christophe is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is thwarting Christophe's attempts to control the position.
Christophe is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christophe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Christophe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Christophe pulls Jackson in to control the position.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson stands and throws Christophe's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Christophe is defending well.
Christophe is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Jackson controlling the position.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christophe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jackson tries for a kimura but Christophe is defending well.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Christophe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christophe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christophe ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Christophe cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body

and Christophe counters with a head kick that drops Jackson to the mat! Jackson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Christophe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson is looking to wear down Christophe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christophe misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson swings for the body but Christophe moves out of range.
Jackson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jackson limp body while Christophe jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armand Christophe!
A very excited looking Armand Christophe 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.