PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Regueiro (ranked 12 p4p, 27 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Lombardo has chosen Illusions as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Regueiro
vs
Lombardo

174 cm
30
174
22 - 10 - 1

184 cm
27
170
19 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Shadow Warrior Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lombardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Lombardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro moves to clinch but Lombardo breaks away
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.

Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lombardo smiles and moves away.

Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Lombardo.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombardo walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombardo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.

Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Lombardo.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a nice body shot.
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo stalls.
Lombardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Regueiro is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombardo walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Lombardo moves out of range.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Lombardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombardo scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lombardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Regueiro seems unphased.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.

Regueiro pushes Lombardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lombardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Lombardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Lombardo throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Lombardo.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo scores with a jab. Regueiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Lombardo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo connects with a nice looking jab.

Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Regueiro successfully pulls guard.
Lombardo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombardo defends well.
Lombardo won't allow Regueiro to sweep him here.
Lombardo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lombardo trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Lombardo is stalling in the full guard.

Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Regueiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lombardo has passed into half guard!
Lombardo prevents Regueiro from improving his position.

Regueiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lombardo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lombardo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lombardo trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro is not content to let Lombardo control the position.
Regueiro is trying to improve his position.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lombardo wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.

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.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face as Lombardo controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Santino Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Lombardo misses.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Lombardo moves his leg out of the way.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Lombardo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Lombardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the cage and back into range.
Lombardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro throws out a leg kick but Lombardo moves out of range and Regueiro only half commits.

Lombardo gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.

Regueiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lombardo uses from the top position.
Lombardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Regueiro has an active guard here but Lombardo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lombardo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardo pulls his head out easily.
Santino Lombardo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lombardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Regueiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lombardo.

Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Regueiro is in trouble now - Lombardo has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lombardo controlling from mount.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position but Lombardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Lombardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro wants to control but Lombardo is having none of it.
Regueiro tries to reverse the position but Lombardo maintains control.
Lombardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape.
Regueiro is trying to stand.
Regueiro can't escape the position.
Lombardo controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro tries to lock up and control but Lombardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lombardo controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Lombardo 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.
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro wants to clinch but Lombardo slips to the side
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Regueiro clinches up with Lombardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
Lombardo pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lombardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro misses with a jab to the body
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
Regueiro moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Regueiro's ribs.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a hook.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Lombardo throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Lombardo.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lands with a hook. Lombardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lombardo.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombardo. That snapped Regueiro's head back.
Lombardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Regueiro should have avoided that one.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Lombardo does it's job there.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo lands a nice hook to Regueiro's body. Regueiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Lombardo.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombardo circles away.
Lombardo lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro tests Lombardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Lombardo throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro moves to clinch but Lombardo breaks away
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
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!

Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Regueiro cracks Lombardo with a good jab.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick.
Regueiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Regueiro throws a push kick but Lombardo slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo slips a jab from Regueiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
As Lombardo looks to move away, Regueiro throws a big counter combo but Lombardo just gets out of the way.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombardo as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Lombardo does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.

Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Lombardo in a clinch.
Lombardo takes a shot to the head.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Regueiro.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lombardo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lombardo.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Regueiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Lombardo.
A short left from Lombardo.
Lombardo has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombardo.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Lombardo has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lombardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Regueiro gets an underhook and turns Lombardo into the cage.

Lombardo breaks the clinch.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Regueiro.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
Regueiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro lunges at Lombardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombardo's hand.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Lombardo.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Santino Lombardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lombardo stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lombardo connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombardo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Santino Lombardo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.