PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 2002 p4p, 280 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 2102 p4p, 292 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lombard's choice of entrance music: Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . Hank Lombard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Golem
vs
Lombard

195 cm
41
217 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

190 cm
34
212 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Sin City Allstars

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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 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lombard has time to react.
Lombard lands with a hook. Golem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombard jabs Golem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombard lands with a right hand.
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Golem moved out of range.
Golem looks to land a body kick but Lombard moved away.
A jab from Lombard does it's job there.
Good exchange - Lombard coming out on top.
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golem. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golem tries to land a front kick but Lombard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golem moves away from the strike by Lombard.
It looked like Golem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Lombard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
A slow jab from Golem misses its intended target.
Golem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golem on the side of the head.
Golem scores with a shot to the body.
Golem throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Golem throws out a leg kick but Lombard moves out of range and Golem only half commits.
Lombard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golem.
Lombard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Golem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lombard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golem.
Lombard thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Lombard misses.
Lombard throws a jab but it's blocked by Golem.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emet Golem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Golem misses with a wild body shot.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Lombard delivers a nice body kick.
Golem lands a really nice looking cross but Lombard seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab.

Lombard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Golem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Golem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lombard's guard.
Lombard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Golem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lombard is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Golem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Golem has managed to get both his arms back between Lombard's legs - danger averted.

Lombard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.

Lombard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golem defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Golem wanted to stand there but Lombard had control of the position.

Lombard looking for a guillotine here but Golem defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Golem is looking to land body kicks.
Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Lombard lands with a straight right. Golem didn't see that one coming.
Golem moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Golem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Golem.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Golem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Golem does no damage.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golem throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golem lands a nice shot that snaps Lombard's head back.
Golem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
and Golem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golem just misses with a punch to the body.
Golem cracks Lombard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golem's head backwards.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golem on the side of the head.
Golem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.

Lombard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lombard lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Golem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lombard is controlling him.
Lombard postures up.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golem wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving.
Golem controlling Lombard's posture.

That's two 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.
Lombard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Golem manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lombard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Golem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lombard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Golem 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 Lombard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem wants to stand but Lombard has his arm trapped.

Golem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golem scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golem misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Golem is looking to land body kicks.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombard tries a low kick but Golem avoids it.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golem as he jumps to the side.
Lombard connects with a jab.
Golem throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.
A head kick misses from Golem.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Lombard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Lombard - just one landing.
Golem throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emet Golem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's time! Golem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lombard scores with a nice body kick.
Lombard throws a hook but Golem blocks it.
Jab from Lombard.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Lombard looking to score a takedown here. Golem is defending well but Lombard drives through and ends up in Golem's guard.
Lombard is stalling in the full guard.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golem is keeping the position for now.
Lombard trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard preventing the sweep.
Lombard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lombard is looking to advance position but Golem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Lombard wants to control but Golem is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is holding on tight.
Lombard tries to lock up and control but Golem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem is looking to stand but Lombard has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lombard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golem wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is holding on tight.
Lombard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Golem wants to stand but Lombard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard slips a straight right by Golem.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombard can pounce on him.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Lombard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lombard 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!
An out of breath Hank Lombard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.