PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lombard
vs
Jones

176 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lombard wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lombard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Lombard's hands, connecting with Lombard's forehead.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lombard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Lombard is blocking nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with the ground and pound but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
Lombard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombard has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lombard has his takedown stuffed

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lombard's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Lombard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Lombard!
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Lombard is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lombard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones tries to move to mount but Lombard blocks the move with his legs.
Lombard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones working the strikes but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is thwarting Lombard's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lombard to regain full guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Lombard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Lombard!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lombard won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lombard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lombard's guard.
Lombard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Lombard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones works over Lombard with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lombard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Lombard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

Lombard is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Lombard wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lombard is working for an americana but Jones has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lombard was thinking about the submission.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lombard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lombard with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard controlling Jones's posture.
Lombard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lombard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lombard misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Lombard didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lombard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lombard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lombard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lombard but great work by Jones.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but Lombard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lombard parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lombard to escape.
Lombard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throwing strikes but Lombard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lombard is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lombard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Lombard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Lombard trying to control the position.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lombard misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Lombard fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lombard controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Lombard's brow.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Lombard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hector Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jon Jones!

Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!