PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corporate Slave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo comes into the arena with From Despair To Where blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Lombardo
vs
Slave

185 cm
32
220 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

195 cm
27
217 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corporate Slave!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombardo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slave counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slave swats away the attempt to clinch by Lombardo.
Slave jabs Lombardo to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Slave has closed the distance and engaged Lombardo in a clinch.

Lombardo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lombardo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slave is looking for a sweep.
Slave is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lombardo working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lombardo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lombardo lands an elbow.
Lombardo working away.
Slave stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Slave is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it.
Check out the look on Lombardo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lombardo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Slave manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo prevents Slave from improving his position.
Lombardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lombardo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slave is controlling Lombardo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lombardo works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lombardo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slave is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws an elbow but Slave slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lombardo working the head with strikes.
Slave is looking for a sweep.
Slave is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lombardo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slave is looking for a sweep. Lombardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lombardo is nestled in close to Slave, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slave controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Slave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombardo.
Lombardo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but Slave defending well.
Slave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo is thwarting Slave's attempts to control the position.
Lombardo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo tries to pass to full mount but Slave defends it.
Slave trying to hold on to Lombardo's head to control him but Lombardo postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Corporate Slave hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Lombardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lombardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slave is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lombardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slave pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slave defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lombardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Slave's head but Slave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slave clobbers Lombardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Anthony Lombardo has been cut.

Lombardo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lombardo showed some decent athleticism there.

Lombardo seems to be working for a kimura but Slave defends the submission attempt.
Lombardo tries to pass to full mount but Slave defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slave manages to get to full guard.
Lombardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slave's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave controlling Lombardo's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slave is on top in guard.
Slave stands and throws Lombardo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slave prevents Lombardo from escaping the position.
Lombardo prevents Slave from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slave wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slave is controlling him well.

Slave has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Slave tests Lombardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombardo.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Slave lands a slapping body shot.
Slave tries to clinch there but Lombardo circles away.
Corporate Slave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Lombardo.
Slave slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Slave rushes Lombardo and presses him up against the cage.
Slave lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Slave controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slave struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slave lands a body punch.
Slave is looking to control Lombardo's arms but Lombardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slave has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Slave.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Slave struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Slave trying to control the position but instead, Lombardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slave into the cage.
Lombardo managing to block the knees to the body from Slave.
Slave lands with a left to the head.
Lombardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Slave.
Slave has Lombardo pushed against the cage.

Lombardo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slave is trying to keep an underhook but Lombardo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slave preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombardo wants to control from the top but Slave keeps moving.
Slave seems keen to control Lombardo's posture.
Lombardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slave is trying to control the position but Lombardo postures up.
Slave is pulling down on Lombardo's head. It's preventing any offense from Lombardo, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Corporate Slave was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Slave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slave slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corporate Slave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slave paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Slave rushes Lombardo and presses him up against the cage.
Slave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Slave.
Slave lands an elbow just above Lombardo 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slave backwards.
Slave tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corporate Slave seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lombardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slave misses with a body punch.
Slave is working Lombardo over against the cage.
Slave lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Slave.
Slave lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Slave.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slave blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo can't get the takedown.
Slave prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Slave.
Slave digs a right hand into Lombardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lombardo's gas tank.
Slave scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slave lands with a right to the head.

Anthony Lombardo's cut is getting worse.
Slave stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Slave.
Stalling in the clinch from Slave.
A right hand to the body from Slave.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slave.
Still in the clinch, Slave scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Slave.
A left hand lands to the body for Slave.
A shot in the inside from Slave.
Good body shot from Slave.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slave.
Slave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lombardo avoids it.
Slave is looking to control Lombardo's arms but Lombardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slave has his back to the cage.
Slave taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slave lands with a left to the head.
Slave presses Lombardo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slave taking a breather.
Slave lands a shoulder strike.
Slave gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slave has Lombardo pressed against the cage.
Slave trying to control the position but instead, Lombardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slave into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Corporate Slave.
Lombardo misses the jab.
Slave dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Slave.
Slave changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo misses the body punch
and Slave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Anthony Lombardo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lombardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Lombardo is rocked!

Slave closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Lombardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slave lands a body shot.
Slave lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo is trying to drag Slave to the mat but Slave just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Slave.
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!
Slave stalling the fight.
Slave has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slave lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Slave manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lombardo seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from Slave.
Lombardo is looking to control Slave's arms but Slave gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lombardo has his back to the cage.
Lombardo goes for a takedown attempt but Slave pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lombardo moves in looking to clinch but Slave pushes him off.
Lombardo closes the distance and clinches up with Slave, looking for a takedown. Lombardo pushes Slave against the cage but Slave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo misses with a takedown attempt - Slave sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slave cracks Lombardo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombardo takes one to the chin there.

Jeez, Anthony Lombardo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slave lands a nice looking body shot.
Slave throws an overhand right that drops Lombardo like a sack of potatoes! Slave dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corporate Slave!