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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 116 p4p, 239 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 20 p4p, 40 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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11 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Christophe as Stark shoots in.
Christophe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stark tries for a takedown but Christophe circles away easily
and Christophe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stark tries for a takedown but Christophe circles away easily
enabling Christophe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark with a poor takedown
enabling Christophe to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Christophe trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe actively working from the bottom here.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Christophe defends the submission attempt.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Stark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Christophe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark.
Christophe taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Christophe defends it.
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark lands with a punch from half guard.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christophe sees it coming and defends easily.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Christophe is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christophe defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Christophe is defending well.
Stark throws a strike but Christophe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christophe working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Christophe is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark landing with the ground and pound.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christophe's head.
Christophe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Christophe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing Christophe any problems.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christophe defends it nicely.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christophe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christophe counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Christophe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark is looking to chop away at Christophe's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Christophe.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christophe tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christophe to the ground. Christophe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christophe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christophe defends it nicely.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Christophe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark closes the distance and pushes Christophe back into the cage.
Christophe scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christophe.
Christophe pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark is trying to drag Christophe to the mat but Christophe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christophe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christophe prevents the takedown attempt.
Christophe lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christophe.
Stark looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Christophe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christophe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christophe lands with a left to the head.
Christophe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christophe lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Christophe.
Christophe lands an uppercut.
Christophe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christophe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christophe presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christophe.
Stark is rocked!
Christophe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christophe scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Christophe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christophe is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Christophe as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Christophe.
A hook to the body from Christophe.
A shot in the inside from Christophe.
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 cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christophe tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christophe to the ground. Christophe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Christophe sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Christophe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Christophe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christophe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christophe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries for a takedown but Christophe circles away easily
and Christophe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stark toppling to the canvas! Stark scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christophe finish him?!
Armand Christophe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Christophe sprawls well.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Christophe circles away.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark fails with the takedown.
Christophe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Christophe to counter with a crisp jab.
Christophe leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christophe feints a counter leg kick.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Christophe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stark toppling to the canvas! Stark scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christophe finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries for a takedown but Christophe circles away easily
and Christophe counters with a thumping low kick.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christophe as he avoids it easily.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christophe's half guard.
Christophe wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christophe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christophe is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christophe is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark postures up.
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christophe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christophe has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christophe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Christophe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Christophe!
A victorious Armand Christophe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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