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CACC 37 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2767 p4p, 346 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1948 p4p, 257 weight class). Lombard has chosen Shinedown - Sound Of Madness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lombard shoots in and bounces Omarov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omarov (0) vs (2) Lombard
Omarov wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Omarov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lombard passes into half guard.
Omarov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lombard has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (0) vs (5) Lombard
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov being controlled for a moment.
Lombard tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov is looking for a sweep.
Lombard trying to control the position but Omarov is working away.
Omarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov looks to move to half guard but instead Lombard has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (0) vs (7) Lombard
Lombard prevents Omarov from getting the reversal.
Omarov is working hard here to advance position.
Lombard tries to control but Omarov wriggling away.
Omarov is trying to reverse the position but instead Lombard has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Omarov (0) vs (10) Lombard
Omarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Omarov wants to escape the position.
Omarov trying to control the hands but Lombard won't let him.
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.
Omarov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been informed that Lombard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Omarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lombard has a good base and remains in mount.
Lombard controlling from mount.
Omarov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Omarov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Omarov (0) vs (13) Lombard
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Will Lombard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Omarov tries to break free.
Lombard not allowing Omarov to control his hands.
Lombard tries to get the hooks in deep but Omarov pushed the leg off.
Omarov tries to escape the position.
Omarov trying to control but not successfully.
Lombard is trying to stick to Omarov's back but Omarov is turning into Lombard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lombard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Omarov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (13) Lombard
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Omarov postures up.
Lombard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (15) Lombard
Lombard pushing down on Omarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Omarov is pressing down on Lombard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Omarov working a defensive guard but Lombard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (2) vs (18) Lombard
Omarov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Omarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lombard controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lombard prevents Omarov from improving his position.
Omarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombard pulls his head out easily.
Lombard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Omarov tries to get to full guard but Lombard has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
Lombard is keen to just control but Omarov is a slippery customer.
Omarov actively working from the bottom here.
Lombard prevents Omarov from improving his position.
Omarov wants to get back to full guard but Lombard has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (2) vs (21) Lombard
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Omarov can't do much from the bottom here.
Omarov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (2) vs (23) Lombard
Omarov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Omarov (2) vs (26) Lombard
Lombard keeps control of the position as Omarov tries to break free.
Lombard trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Lombard controls the position.
Omarov is really stuck here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lombard has good solid back control here.
Omarov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lombard's guard. Nice work there by Omarov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (4) vs (26) Lombard
Omarov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lombard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lombard has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (4) vs (28) Lombard
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lombard escapes and throws Omarov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (4) vs (31) Lombard
Omarov is looking to reverse the position.
Omarov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lombard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (4) vs (33) Lombard
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lombard prevents Omarov from getting the reversal.
Lombard controlling his opponent.
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lombard wins on points by 33 to 4.
A victorious Hank Lombard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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