The X Factor: Looking up and down Lennox’s ledger, his loss to Emyr Bussade via kneebar in the IFL is a major red flag considering Villefort’s love for the leglock. You can bank on Villefort making a few kamikaze dives at Lennox’s legs, and he’s more than capable of turning them into b-grade origami. Lennox can keep his legs safe by staying upright, but he likes to test the water on the mat before resorting to plan B. Testing the waters with Villefort could leave Lennox looking like an extra from “Murderball.”
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The Bottom Line: Solid as Lennox may be, his game isn’t built to handle Villefort, who will press him from the opening bell with submission attempts. Don’t be surprised if Lennox holds his own for a while, but Villefort will keep dragging him to the mat until he snatches hold of a limb and gets Lennox to play the three-tap symphony.