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Event:
GR 8: Kumo vs Lidland
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lombard shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lombard scoring with some ground and pound.
Lombard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lombard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lombard is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lombard won't allow Kelly to get back to his feet.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lombard controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lombard is standing up over Kelly. Kelly looks to escape but Lombard dives into side control.
Kelly bucks up and tries to throw Lombard off but instead Lombard has got his back!
Kelly is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Kelly showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Lombard has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kelly.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Lombard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kelly doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Lombard looking to break Kelly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kelly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lombard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2#
Lombard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lombard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lombard is landing with strikes. Kelly can't take much more of this.
We've been informed that Lombard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lombard controls the action.
Kelly trying to get back to his feet but Lombard is in full control for now. #T4#
Kelly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lombard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lombard keeps control of the position easily here as Kelly tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly trying to get back to his feet but Lombard is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lombard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lombard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombard .
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalil Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kelly backs off Lombard throws a huge counter combo but Kelly manages to avoid it all.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lombard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelly somewhat.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Khalil Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kelly looks for a takedown but Lombard sprawls well.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Lombard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lombard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kelly is trying to buck Lombard off.
Kelly being controlled for a moment.
Lombard looks up at the clock and then as Kelly takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lombard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Kelly pushes Lombard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lombard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kelly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lombard connects with a decent elbow.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Check out the look on Lombard 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kelly is letting Lombard control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Lombard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kelly being controlled for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lombard scores with punches from side control.
Lombard controlling the position from side mount.
Lombard landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombard just content to control the position.
Kelly is not content to let Lombard control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lombard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kelly pushes Lombard off but Lombard dives into side control.
Lombard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lombard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kelly down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lombard is continuing to stall.#T1#
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Lombard drags him back down.
Lombard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kelly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lombard 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kelly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelly tries to get out of the position.
Lombard scoring with punches from side control.
Lombard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lombard trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lombard lands some shots froms side control.
Kelly tries to escape but Lombard is in control.
Lombard scoring with punches and elbows.
Lombard lands an elbow.
Lombard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lombard landing strikes. #T3#
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet.
Lombard taking a breather here.
Lombard lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face as Lombard controls the position.
Lombard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kelly to see if he's OK.
Lombard slows the pace down.
Kelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lombard on the ground.
Kelly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lombard landing a few strikes.
Lombard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kelly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Lombard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lombard landing strikes.
Lombard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lombard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lombard is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Henry Lombard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lombard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khalil Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Lombard looking to secure an arm triangle but Kelly defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lombard !
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Event:
GR 3: Peterson vs Cobzone
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Mallone lunges at Lombard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombard 's hand.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mallone was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard .
Lombard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mallone at a distance.
Mallone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Mallone moved out of range.
Lombard blocks a jab.
It looked like Lombard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mallone is defended easily by Lombard .
Mallone digs a good hook to Lombard 's body.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Lombard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mallone throws a right hand that misses
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Lombard misses with an uppercut.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Mallone moved out of range.#T1#
Mallone swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Lombard counters with a takedown into side control.
Lombard misses with the ground and pound.
Lombard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lombard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
I wouldn't like to be where Mallone is right now.
Lombard throws an elbow but Mallone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lombard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallone is trying to improve his position.
Mallone is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lombard working away.
Lombard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lombard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mallone on the ground.
Lombard controlling from side mount.
Lombard wants to control but Mallone is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mallone is looking for a sweep.
Lombard lands a few punches from side control.
Mallone can't do much from the bottom here.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Mallone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mallone taking a bit of punishment here - Lombard scoring with strikes.
Mallone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mallone sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallone is refusing to be controlled, as Lombard sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lombard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mallone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombard as he jumps to the side.
Lombard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mallone connects with a right hand. Lombard shakes it off.
Mallone missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mallone tries to land a body kick
and Lombard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Mallone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mallone tries to score with some ground and pound. Lombard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mallone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lombard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lombard taking a bit of punishment here - Mallone scoring with strikes.
Lombard is looking to regain half guard here but Mallone keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallone grinds an elbow into Lombard 's temple. #T1#
Mallone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mallone scoring with punches from side control.
Mallone gets to mount! Lombard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mallone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lombard is looking to get to half guard.
Mallone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lombard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mallone working the head and body with strikes.
Lombard is looking to control Mallone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lombard avoid being mounted?
Mallone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Ground and pound from Mallone.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mallone working Lombard over with strikes.
Lombard is looking to control Mallone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lombard avoid being mounted?
Mallone working over Lombard with some ground and pound. Lombard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mallone.
Mallone throws a big elbow that misses.
Lombard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lombard tries to get out of the position.
Mallone lands a couple of elbows.
Jason Mallone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mallone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lombard controls Mallone momentarily but Mallone frees himself.
Mallone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lombard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lombard , not yet. #SUB#
Mallone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lombard controls Mallone momentarily but Mallone frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mallone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lombard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Mallone pushes Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard .
Lombard prevents a body shot from Mallone.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Mallone.
Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mallone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mallone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Mallone struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Lombard takes a shot to the head.
Mallone is pressed up against the cage. Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mallone down to the mat. Mallone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left lands for Mallone.
Lombard tries to move into range but Mallone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lombard takes a swing at Mallone's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mallone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Mallone as he connects with a hook.
Lombard works the jab nicely.
Mallone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lombard defends well and Mallone ends up having to push Lombard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lombard gets caught napping as Mallone dives in and scores a takedown. Lombard manages to retain guard.
Mallone chips away with some ground and pound.
Mallone throwing strikes but missing.
Mallone chips away with some ground and pound.
Mallone cracks Lombard with a solid left hand.
Lombard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Mallone from controlling successfully.
Mallone throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
Mallone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lombard 's head.#T1#
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lombard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mallone is working Lombard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lombard is looking for a triangle but Mallone pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lombard working for a triangle but Mallone defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lombard is looking for a triangle but Mallone pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mallone is in close to Lombard 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lombard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mallone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mallone trying to control the position here.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Mallone is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mallone holds on and takes a little breather.
Mallone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Lombard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lombard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lombard being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henry Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallone throws a big shot that misses.
Lombard attempts a counter takedown but Mallone avoids it well and moves away.
Mallone connects with the punch.
Mallone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mallone feints a jab promting Lombard to slip. Mallone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lombard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Lombard misses with a two punch combination.
Mallone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Lombard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mallone misses with a looping left.
Lombard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mallone throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mallone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Mallone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mallone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A big left from Lombard misses.
Mallone catches Lombard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mallone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mallone misses.
A big left from Mallone misses. #CL2#
Mallone closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mallone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lombard is trying to keep an underhook but Mallone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mallone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mallone working over Lombard with some ground and pound. Lombard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mallone is thwarting Lombard 's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mallone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mallone 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mallone!
Jason Mallone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Latorre throws a head kick that misses
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Latorre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lombard sprawls well. Lombard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Latorre gets slowly back to his feet.
Lombard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Latorre throws a nice head kick!
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latorre shoots in for a takedown but Lombard shows good takedown defense.
Latorre fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Latorre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latorre tries to close the distance and clinch but Lombard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Latorre shoots for a double leg takedown but Lombard sprawls well. He's pushed Latorre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Lombard .
Latorre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombard .
Latorre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lombard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Latorre eats them both and turns towards Lombard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Latorre lands a head kick!
Lombard misses the jab.
Latorre shoots in for a takedown but Lombard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lombard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lombard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##TD2#
Lombard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Latorre was covering up waiting for the punch and Lombard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Latorre keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Lombard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Lombard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Latorre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lombard has Latorre in his guard.#REVR#
Latorre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Latorre wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lombard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Latorre is aware though and is defending well.
Latorre trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latorre postures up.
Lombard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Latorre throws a big right hand that misses.
Latorre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lombard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Latorre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Lombard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Latorre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lombard misses with a few strikes there.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard stuffs the takedown attempt from Latorre. Latorre gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latorre slips a straight right by Lombard .
Latorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lombard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Latorre tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lombard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Latorre slips under a jab.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Latorre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lombard tries to clinch but Latorre moves out of range.
Latorre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombard feints the counter takedown.
Latorre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Latorre ducks under a wild hook from Lombard .
It looked like Latorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Latorre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latorre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adrian Latorre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latorre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombard is fending him off so far but Latorre persists. Nope, Lombard circles away and we're back to standing.
Latorre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombard as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Lombard 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Latorre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lombard cracks Latorre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Lombard as Latorre shoots in.
Latorre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lombard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Latorre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Latorre seems unphased.
Latorre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombard .
Latorre dives in for a single leg takedown but Lombard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lombard lands a slapping body shot.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Latorre slips the punch.#T2#
Lombard lands a nice shot to the body.
Adrian Latorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Latorre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lombard but Lombard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Latorre moves away and avoids it.
Lombard throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard throws a body shot but no joy.
Latorre shoots in but no luck this time.
Lombard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lombard misses with a body punch
and Latorre counters with a nice body shot.
Lombard misses with a few strikes there.
Lombard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Latorre keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##TD2#
Lombard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Latorre's guard.
Lombard connects with a couple of short punches.
Lombard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Lombard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lombard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Latorre pulls Lombard in to control the position.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Latorre keeps moving.
Latorre trying to keep a closed guard but Lombard is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Lombard is in close to Latorre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lombard stays in close to Latorre's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Latorre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Latorre tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Latorre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lombard , pushing him back against the cage.
Lombard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Latorre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Latorre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latorre tries to close the distance and clinch but Lombard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Lombard gets a double leg takedown into Latorre's guard.#ES#
Latorre pushes Lombard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latorre moves away.
Latorre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard .
Latorre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lombard with the counter takedown but Latorre avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Latorre shoots in and drives through. Lombard sprawls well.
Latorre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombard as he jumps to the side.
Lombard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Latorre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latorre moves away.
Lombard throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but Latorre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombard clobbers Latorre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lombard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Latorre.
Latorre throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.#T2#
Latorre dodges the punch combination from Lombard .
It appears Latorre was looking to counter with a kick there.
Latorre shoots and misses
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Latorre avoids the body shot from Lombard .
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Latorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Latorre avoids them all with ease.
Latorre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lombard defends it nicely.#T3#
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Latorre shoots in looking for a takedown. Lombard tries to sprawl out of it but Latorre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lombard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lombard feints the counter takedown.
Lombard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Lombard thuds a left hand into Latorre's body.
Latorre moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Lombard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Latorre.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Latorre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lombard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Lombard tries to counter it with a takedown but Latorre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Latorre is defended easily by Lombard .
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lombard !
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