PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fredriksson
vs
Lombard

191 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing™

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a one-two to the body.
Lombard with a hook.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Lombard takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is looking to clinch but Fredriksson is avoiding it.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lombard digs a good hook to Fredriksson's body.
Lombard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lombard tries to clinch

and Fredriksson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lombard's guard now.

Fredriksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lombard is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lombard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lombard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lombard!
Fredriksson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lombard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lombard slows the pace down.
Fredriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to get back to his feet.
Lombard wants to stand but Fredriksson is controlling his arm.
Fredriksson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lombard wants to stand but Fredriksson has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson shoots and misses
and Lombard counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Lombard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fredriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a one two! Fredriksson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Lombard moves into the clinch successfully.
Fredriksson goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Lombard. Those never looked like landing.
Fredriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown
and Fredriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Fredriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredriksson takes one on the button.
Fredriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bernard Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Lombard.
Lombard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredriksson. Fredriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lombard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredriksson scrambles back to his feet.
Lombard connects with the punch.
Good exchange - Lombard coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fredriksson on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lombard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lombard can do anything to dispel that myth.

Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lombard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fredriksson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fredriksson drops back looking for a leg! Lombard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lombard manages to kick Fredriksson off! Fredriksson jumps back into Lombard's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lombard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Fredriksson's face as Lombard controls the position.
Lombard tries to stand but Fredriksson is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lombard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lombard throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombard. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lombard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lombard throws a shot to the body.
Lombard scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredriksson with a poor takedown
and Fredriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.

Lombard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lombard lands a right hand.
Lombard can't break the clinch.
Fredriksson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lombard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lombard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernard Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lombard lands a jab.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fredriksson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Fredriksson's belly button to the back.
Lombard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Fredriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombard misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lombard.
Lombard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Lombard works over Fredriksson's head and body with a nice combination.
Fredriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a series of strikes. Fredriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lombard stuns Fredriksson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fredriksson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lombard is looking to clinch but Fredriksson is avoiding it.
Lombard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernard Lombard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lombard lands with a nice combination. Fredriksson backs away looking to recover.
Fredriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fredriksson with a poor takedown
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Fredriksson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lombard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fredriksson back to the cage. Lombard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fredriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Lombard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lombard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Lombard!