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Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Lombard (ranked 2009 p4p, 236 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1733 p4p, 215 weight class). Lombard comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . Bone has chosen You'll Never Walk Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




190 cm
38 yrs
212 lbs



182 cm
42 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hank Lombard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lombard shoots in for a double leg but Bone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bone feints the counter takedown.

Bone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lombard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lombard (0) vs (2) Bone
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone forces his way into half guard.

Bone is trying for a kimura here. Lombard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bone wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Bone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Bone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CACC 37     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019

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!




184 cm
32 yrs
200 lbs



190 cm
38 yrs
212 lbs


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.

 

Event: CACC 30     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1828 p4p, 248 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1874 p4p, 251 weight class). Wangler comes to the ring accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lombard's choice of entrance music: Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




175 cm
29 yrs
203 lbs



190 cm
38 yrs
212 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lombard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lombard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Lombard
Lombard is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.

Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler gets back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to keep Lombard in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
Lombard preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Lombard
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler passes Lombard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lombard is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Wangler stalling away here and it's allowed Lombard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wangler pushing down on Lombard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wangler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Lombard
Lombard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (8) vs (2) Lombard

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wangler is looking for the choke from the back position but Lombard is controlling his hands well.

Lombard showing good submission defense here.

Wangler seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lombard's chin but Lombard turns very nicely into Wangler's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lombard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (8) vs (4) Lombard
Wangler pulls Lombard in close to his closed guard and prevents Lombard from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombard is still trying to improve position.
Lombard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler 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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Lombard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wangler trying to hold on to Lombard's head to control him but Lombard postures up.
Lombard prevents Wangler from improving his position.
Wangler is pressing down on Lombard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is trying to keep Lombard in close.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Wangler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Wangler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (4) Lombard
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Lombard is proving a slippery customer.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wangler 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.
Wangler looking to control.

Wangler is looking for a triangle but Lombard pushes his legs off easily.
Wangler is pulling down on Lombard's head to control his posture.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (12) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lombard!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (15) vs (6) Lombard

Wangler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lombard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lombard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (15) vs (8) Lombard
Lombard won't allow Wangler to sweep him here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (17) vs (8) Lombard
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (17) vs (10) Lombard

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lombard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lombard is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Wangler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lombard manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (10) Lombard
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.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler pushes down on Lombard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wangler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (12) Lombard
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Lombard advances to half guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
Mishima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mishima misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mishima.
Lombard cracks Mishima with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Kazumi Mishima has been cut.
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but Mishima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mishima throws a counter high kick but Lombard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mishima moves away.
Lombard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mishima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Mishima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Mishima throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lombard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mishima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Lombard motions for Mishima to come forward. Lombard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mishima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab.
Mishima connects with a leg kick. Lombard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Lombard.
Lombard with a hook.
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
Mishima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Mishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mishima throws a lazy head kick
and Lombard counters with a huge left! Mishima is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lombard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mishima from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lombard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hank Lombard made sure he mentioned Just For Fun, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: CEC 678.51     
Date:   Oct 07, 2019
#R1#
Lombard tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lombard. Fitzsimmons shrugs it off though.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Lombard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Lombard does no damage. #T1#
Lombard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Lombard throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Lombard only half commits.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Lombard.
Lombard slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Lombard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.#T2#
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Lombard avoids it.
Lombard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lombard scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons thows a body kick. Lombard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons tried to counter with a leg kick but Lombard avoided it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombard!
Lombard throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Lombard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzsimmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Lombard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.#T3#
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lombard. Lombard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons cracks Lombard with an open hand slap.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Lombard tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard throws a head kick that Fitzsimmons semi-blocks.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Lombard lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Lombard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lombard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Lombard wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him. #T4#
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lombard moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Lombard's defenses.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Lombard cracks the inside of Fitzsimmons's front leg.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.
Lombard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombard. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Lombard should have avoided that one.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Lombard lands the left hand.
Lombard misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombard lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Lombard with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Lombard ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombard misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick. #T1#
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombard! But no joy.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Lombard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Lombard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzsimmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard lands a two punch combo.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
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!
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Lombard is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Lombard scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Lombard is out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a series of strikes. Lombard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lombard tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lombard swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A head kick from Lombard lands but Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombard's head.#T3#
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombard blocks a leg kick.
Lombard slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombard scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Lombard's knee but Lombard avoids it well.
Lombard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Lombard keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Lombard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons. #T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Lombard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Lombard.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Lombard slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Lombard.
Lombard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Lombard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lombard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lombard scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Lombard.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzsimmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Lombard's front leg with a kick but Lombard checks it.
A big right from Lombard misses.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lombard with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Lombard throws out a powerful jab.
Lombard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Lombard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lombard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Lombard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Lombard's head.
Lombard misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
Lombard flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons steps away.
Lombard looks to throw a body kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lombard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard misses with a body punch
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Lombard connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Lombard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Lombard.
Lombard ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lombard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Lombard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Lombard feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily. #T3#
Lombard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lombard throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lombard under the eye.
Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A low kick from Lombard misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lombard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
A swing and a miss from Lombard.
Lombard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Lombard misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lombard duly obliges.
Lombard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fitzsimmons will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Lombard.
Lombard moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Lombard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lombard connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lombard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: CEC 675     
Date:   Sep 15, 2019
#R1#
Beznisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Beznisko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lombard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lombard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lombard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beznisko cracks Lombard with a solid left hand.
Beznisko stays in close to Lombard's body and controls the position.
Beznisko throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beznisko is keeping the position for now.
Lombard trying to control but Beznisko is working from the bottom.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beznisko 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.#T3#
Beznisko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Beznisko trying to control but Lombard is working 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.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beznisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lombard tries to avoid it but Beznisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lombard to the ground. Lombard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Lombard tries to sprawl but Beznisko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lombard slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Beznisko is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beznisko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko 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 Lombard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lombard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Lombard misses.
Beznisko moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombard.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Lombard wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lombard takes one to the chin there.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombard throws a head kick that Beznisko semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard checks a low kick from Beznisko.
Lombard throws a hook but Beznisko avoids it easily.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beznisko moves out of range of the body kick.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beznisko scores with a nice strike.
Lombard punishes Beznisko's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombard blocks a leg kick.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt - Lombard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lombard cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lombard lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beznisko slips under a jab from Lombard.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lombard sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beznisko is pushing Lombard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lombard wants to stall.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lombard. #T3#
Lombard lands a left hand.
Lombard tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Beznisko lands an uppercut.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lombard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko digs a right hand underneath Lombard's ribcage. Lombard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beznisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Beznisko.
Lombard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Beznisko has Lombard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lombard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lombard is defending well.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko throws a head punch that misses.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Beznisko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lombard stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beznisko moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Beznisko swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and Lombard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombard is fending him off so far but Beznisko persists. Nope, Lombard circles away and we're back to standing.
Lombard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Lombard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beznisko cracks Lombard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombard.
Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lombard throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Beznisko moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hank Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Beznisko seems unphased.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lombard scores with a kick to the body.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Lombard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Beznisko jumps back.
A low kick from Lombard misses #TD#
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beznisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Beznisko distracts Lombard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lombard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beznisko escapes and throws Lombard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The strikes coming from Beznisko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beznisko working the strikes but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko with the ground and pound but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Beznisko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lombard controlling the position.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Lombard's brow.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beznisko distracts Lombard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Beznisko tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko looks for a takedown but Lombard sprawls well.
Lombard stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Lombard throws a front kick aimed at Beznisko's knee but Beznisko avoids it well.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Beznisko misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beznisko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!

A relieved looking Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 672     
Date:   Aug 25, 2019
#R1#
Erikson throws a right hand that misses
and Lombard counters with a good low kick that Erikson was not able to check.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson blocks a leg kick.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson 's sensitive parts.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erikson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erikson moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson misses with a looping left.
Erikson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombard doesn't seem bothered though.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Lombard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.
Lombard misses with a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lombard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Lombard.#KD#
Erikson drops Lombard with a beautiful combination! Lombard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Erikson is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
It looked like Erikson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erikson counters with an outside leg kick.
Lombard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Erikson blocks the leg kick.
Erikson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lombard keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Jab from Lombard.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombard.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erikson .
Lombard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Lombard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lombard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
Lombard moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Lombard scores with a head kick.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Erikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lombard scores with the left hand. Erikson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombard fakes the leg kick and cracks Erikson in the body.
A swing and a miss from Lombard.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombard!
Lombard lands a jab.
Lombard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Erikson .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Erikson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lombard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.#T4#
Lombard connects with a nice looking jab.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard scores with a nice head shot.
Lombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard throws a low kick, looking for Erikson 's leg but Erikson calmly moves out of range.
Lombard throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard looks to land a body kick but Erikson moved away.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lombard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Lombard digs a good hook to Erikson 's body.
Lombard lands with an overhand left.
Erikson throws a chopping leg kick but Lombard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erikson .
Lombard throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Erikson misses with a low kick as Lombard jumps back.
Erikson throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard feints a counter leg kick.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombard. Lombard obviously looking to wear him down.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erikson slips under a jab from Lombard.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard throws a body kick that misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Lombard. #T1#
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Lombard is predictable there
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombard misses with a body kick.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombard misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson with a jab.
Erikson connects with a nice looking jab.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson wants to land a leg kick but Lombard is out of range.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Erikson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombard circles away.
Erikson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson digs a good hook to Lombard's body.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Erikson .
Erikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lombard
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lombard throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Erikson scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Hank Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lombard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Erikson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lombard misses.
It looked like Erikson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lombard.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
And Lombard responds with a good body kick, but Erikson manages to step out the way in time.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erikson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Lombard.
Erikson checks a low kick from Lombard.
Erikson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Erikson is looking to counter punch.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Erikson moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Erikson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Erikson misses with a head kick.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab.
Erikson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lombard's hands.#CUT#
Hank Lombard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Lombard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lombard swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson slips a straight right by Lombard.
Lombard is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Erikson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
During a confident post fight interview, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AEW 21     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Lombard clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard misses with a kick to the body.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombard 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombard.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Lombard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombard - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Lombard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lombard's head.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Lombard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard connects with a single shot there.
Johnson slips a jab from Lombard.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lombard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Lombard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Lombard staying out of range there.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lombard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lombard.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Lombard.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lombard tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Lombard.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Lombard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lombard lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Lombard slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard is working Johnson over against the cage.
Lombard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Lombard taking a breather.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lombard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Lombard on the inside.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Lombard lands.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombard. Lombard obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombard throws a nice head kick!
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lombard.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Lombard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle, before Lombard throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johnson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lombard lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hank Lombard!
A relieved looking Hank Lombard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AEW 16     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve walks into a jab.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombard's head.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombards head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Lombard looks winded!
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
A short left from Steve.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Lombard avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Lombard avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Lombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage. #T2#
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Lombard.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lombard.
Steve presses Lombard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Steve.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard working aggressively here.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #T3#
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Lombard's head.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Steve.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Lombard tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lombard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Lombard has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve gets through Lombard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Lombard is rocked!
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Lombard seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Lombard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lombard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombard slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lombard throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
Lombard throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Lombard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steve misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard lands with a nice body kick.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lombard flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve.
Lombard slips a straight right by Steve.
Lombard clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab.
Steve cracks Lombard with an open hand slap.#T2#
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Lombard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Lombard lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Lombard does no damage.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steve. Lombard shrugs it off though.
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Lombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lombard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Mark Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve slips a straight right by Lombard.
Steve cracks Lombard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Lombard wants to land a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombard misses with a left hand #CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve is working Lombard over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombard can do to turn this around?
Steve working aggressively here.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Steve.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Steve.
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Steve lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
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.
#R3##KD#
Steve cracks Lombard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lombard to stand back up!
Lombard dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
And Lombard responds with a good body kick, but Steve manages to step out the way in time.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve swinging wildly here.
Lombard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steve misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Steve looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Lombard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Steve.#CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.
Steve slips a straight right by Lombard.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombard circles away.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
Steve throws a body kick that misses.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Lombard finds it's target.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lombard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombard tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Lombard catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Steve jabs Lombard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lombard connects with a single shot there.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lombard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Steve fakes the leg kick and cracks Lombard in the body.
Steve scores with a kick to the body.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Lombard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve moves away from the strike by Lombard.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Steve scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve lands a high kick!
Steve throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steve. Lombard shrugs it off though.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws a leg kick #CL#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Lombard pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve pushes Lombard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Lombard.
Steve tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Lombard trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Lombard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Steve.
Lombard digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
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.
#R4#
Steve slips a jab from Lombard.
Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lombard backs up against the cage.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.
Steve tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Lombard throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombard can pounce on him.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombard circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Lombard throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a leg kick.
Steve throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Lombard's defenses.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Steve darts in and clinches Lombard up against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Lombard working aggressively here.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
A short left from Steve.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lombard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lombard.
Lombard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steve up against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lombard.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve. #T3#
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombard or not.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Lombard lands a nice uppercut.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Steve prevents a body shot from Lombard. #T4#
Lombard lands with a left to the head.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Hank Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lombard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lombard drops to his knees and Steve pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Steve!
Mark Steve retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Steve waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: AEW 10     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
Lombard walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard scores with a punch to the head.
Lombard stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Lombard ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson moves forwards but Lombard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lombard slips under a jab.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Lombard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Lombard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Lombard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombard as he connects with a hook.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Lombard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Lombard lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Lombard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Lombard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lombard scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T2#
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Lombard clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lombard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombard thumps Johnson with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses. #T3#
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Lombard punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombard wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Lombard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lombard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Lombard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombard.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Jab by Lombard.
Lombard slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lombard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson cracks Lombard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Lombard flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Lombard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Lombard shakes it off.#T4#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Lombard with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lombard jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Lombard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Lombard scores with a four punch combination!
Lombard moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice cross by Lombard.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombard!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Lombard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Lombard lands with a right hand.
Lombard walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Lombard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lombard slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lombard has time to react.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lombard cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Lombard swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lombard wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hank Lombard!
A very excited looking Hank Lombard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AEM 4     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
Mutou looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Lombard lands with a hook. Mutou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Mutou 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.
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombard circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard defending well as Mutou loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Lombard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mutou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Mutou misses.
Lombard staying out of range there.
Mutou misses with a looping left.
Mutou misses with a hook.
Lombard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IFA: Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Lombard catches Mutou right on the button with a cross.
Lombard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
Lombard cracks Mutou with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mutou falls to his knees and Lombard doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
After winning the bout, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Trash Fights 21(205 structure)     
Date:   Mar 03, 2019
#R1#
Lombard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombard throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac slips under a jab.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Kravac shakes it off.
Lombard with a nice cross.
Kravac cracks Lombard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kravac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Some wild striking there from Lombard.
Kravac throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard looks to land a body kick but Kravac moved away.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Kravac throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lombard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Kravac drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kravac stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lombard has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kravac manages to get his head free but now Lombard has transitioned to an armbar! Kravac grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lombard! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Lombard!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Trash Fights 16(205 structure)     
Date:   Feb 15, 2019
#R1#
Lombard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lombard back to the cage. Goldberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard lands a jab.
Lombard throws a low kick but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Goldberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombard slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Goldberg seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg.
Lombard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldberg's head.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Lombard slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
Goldberg swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldberg.
Lombard lands with a kick to the temple. Goldberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lombard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lombard. Goldberg shrugs it off though.
Lombard throws the left hand but Goldberg avoids the punch easily.
Lombard misses with a straight left. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Goldberg cracks Lombard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombard lands with a nice combination. Goldberg backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank Lombard!
Our winner, Hank Lombard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Trash Fights 12(205 structure)     
Date:   Feb 03, 2019
#R1#
Golem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lombard has time to react.
Lombard lands with a hook. Golem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombard jabs Golem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombard lands with a right hand.
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Golem moved out of range.
Golem looks to land a body kick but Lombard moved away.
A jab from Lombard does it's job there.
Good exchange - Lombard coming out on top.
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golem. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golem tries to land a front kick but Lombard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golem moves away from the strike by Lombard.
It looked like Golem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Lombard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombard.#T1#
Golem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
A slow jab from Golem misses its intended target.
Golem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golem on the side of the head.
Golem scores with a shot to the body.
Golem throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Golem throws out a leg kick but Lombard moves out of range and Golem only half commits.
Lombard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golem.
Lombard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Golem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lombard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golem.
Lombard thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Lombard misses.
Lombard throws a jab but it's blocked by Golem.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emet Golem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Golem misses with a wild body shot.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Lombard delivers a nice body kick.
Golem lands a really nice looking cross but Lombard seems unphased. #T2#
Golem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab. #TD2#
Lombard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Golem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Golem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lombard's guard.
Lombard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Golem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lombard is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2#
Golem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Golem has managed to get both his arms back between Lombard's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lombard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.#SUB2#
Lombard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golem defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Golem wanted to stand there but Lombard had control of the position. #SUB2#
Lombard looking for a guillotine here but Golem defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
That's time! Golem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Golem is looking to land body kicks.
Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Lombard lands with a straight right. Golem didn't see that one coming.
Golem moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Golem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Golem.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Golem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Golem does no damage.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golem throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golem lands a nice shot that snaps Lombard's head back.
Golem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
and Golem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golem just misses with a punch to the body.
Golem cracks Lombard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golem's head backwards.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golem on the side of the head.
Golem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.#TD2#
Lombard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lombard lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Golem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lombard is controlling him.
Lombard postures up.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golem wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving.
Golem controlling Lombard's posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lombard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Golem manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lombard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Golem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lombard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Golem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lombard.#T3#
Golem wants to stand but Lombard has his arm trapped. #SU#
Golem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golem scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golem misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Golem is looking to land body kicks.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombard tries a low kick but Golem avoids it.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golem as he jumps to the side.
Lombard connects with a jab.
Golem throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.
A head kick misses from Golem.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Lombard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Lombard - just one landing.
Golem throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emet Golem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's time! Golem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lombard scores with a nice body kick.
Lombard throws a hook but Golem blocks it.
Jab from Lombard.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Lombard looking to score a takedown here. Golem is defending well but Lombard drives through and ends up in Golem's guard.
Lombard is stalling in the full guard.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golem is keeping the position for now.
Lombard trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Lombard preventing the sweep.
Lombard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lombard is looking to advance position but Golem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lombard wants to control but Golem is having none of it.#T2#
Golem wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is holding on tight.
Lombard tries to lock up and control but Golem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Golem is looking to stand but Lombard has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lombard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golem wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is holding on tight.
Lombard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Golem wants to stand but Lombard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard slips a straight right by Golem.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombard can pounce on him.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Lombard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lombard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!

An out of breath Hank Lombard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEFC 325     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgundy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lombard avoids it.
Lombard jabs Burgundy right on the nose. Burgundy blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Lombard scores with a head kick.
Lombard lands with a slapping head kick.
Lombard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burgundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
Burgundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombard throws a fast counter high kick but Burgundy manages to duck under it in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lombard scores with a sloppy right hand. Burgundy should have avoided that one.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burgundy's sensitive parts.
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!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Burgundy has knocked Lombard down with a huge combo! Burgundy steps away and waves a wobbly Lombard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.#TD2#
Lombard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Lombard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burgundy pushes Lombard off looking to stand but Lombard dives back in and keeps control.
Lombard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Burgundy is staying active underneath Lombard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Burgundy is defending the position.
Burgundy is trying to stand up here but Lombard is controlling him well.
Lombard is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lombard scores with the left hand. Burgundy knows he should have avoided that one.
Burgundy throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Burgundy digs a good body shot into Lombard's ribs.
Lombard misses with a body kick.#T2#
Burgundy defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely.
Lombard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Lombard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Lombard stops Burgundy from standing up.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgundy is retaining full guard.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Lombard stays in close to Burgundy's body and controls the position.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Burgundy is keeping the position.
Lombard stands and throws Burgundy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Burgundy trying to remain calm as Lombard controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Lombard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lombard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Burgundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burgundy seems a little lost for a moment, as Lombard dominates the positioning.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lombard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burgundy is not content to let Lombard control the position.
Lombard taking a breather here.
Lombard trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lombard throws a nice head kick!
Burgundy moves forwards but Lombard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Lombard misses.
Good exchange - Burgundy coming out on top.
Burgundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgundy scrambles back to his feet.
Burgundy blocks a jab.
Burgundy lunges at Lombard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombard's hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.
Burgundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burgundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burgundy tried to score with a low kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses
and Burgundy counters with a left and a right that stings Lombard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard lands a nice looking body kick.
Lombard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
The cut above Hank Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Lombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lombard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
Hank Lombard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lombard dips to his left and cracks Burgundy with an uppercut!#KD#
Burgundy lands a big right hand that sends Lombard crashing to the mat! Burgundy stays standing though and waves Lombard back to his feet!#ROC#
Lombard is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hank Lombard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ron Burgundy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ron Burgundy thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CEFC 324     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Lombard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Sucre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Sucre misses with a kick to the body.
De Sucre tries to score with a low kick but Lombard moves his leg out of the way.
Lombard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombard needs to keep his hands up - De Sucre had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
De Sucre tries to bum rush Lombard with a series of wild strikes but Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre tries to land a leg kick but Lombard saw it coming and moves away.
Lombard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Sucre is able to avoid easily.
Lombard throws a hook to the side of De Sucre's head but De Sucre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Sucre cracks a nice hook into Lombard's ribs.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but De Sucre slips the punch.
De Sucre with a nice cross.
De Sucre punishes Lombard's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Sucre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard throws a body kick that misses.
Lombard connects with a body shot.
De Sucre needs to keep his hands up - Lombard had a free shot at his head there.
De Sucre throws a front kick aimed at Lombard's knee but Lombard avoids it well.
Lombard closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Sucre circles away.#T1#
Lombard misses with a body kick.
A big right from Lombard misses.
De Sucre replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lombard blocks it well.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
De Sucre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Sucre blocks a head kick by Lombard.
A nice side step and De Sucre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.#TD#
Lombard gets a takedown into half guard.
Lombard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Sucre's thigh. De Sucre counters though and makes it back to full guard.
De Sucre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
De Sucre wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Sucre pulls Lombard in to control the position.
De Sucre keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
Lombard stays in close to De Sucre's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lombard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lombard wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
De Sucre throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard feints and then cracks De Sucre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Sucre down.
De Sucre tries to work over Lombard's front leg with a kick but Lombard checks it.
De Sucre defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard throws a hook but De Sucre blocks it.
De Sucre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but De Sucre moved out of range.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but De Sucre slips the punch.
Lombard works the jab nicely.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and De Sucre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from De Sucre. No joy for Lombard on that attempt.
De Sucre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Lombard misses with an uppercut
and De Sucre counters with a one-two to the body.
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Sucre swinging wildly here. #T4#
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombard.
De Sucre defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
De Sucre connects with a single shot there.
De Sucre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Lombard.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Sucre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lombard's hands.
De Sucre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Sucre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Sucre wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Sucre connects with a crisp jab.
Lombard slips a jab from De Sucre.
A big right from Lombard misses.
Lombard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Sucre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lombard scrambles back to his feet.
De Sucre blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lombard lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
De Sucre looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for De Sucre.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Sucre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Sucre falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Lombard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lombard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Sucre stalks Lombard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lombard's face. Lombard staggers backwards, shaken.
Lombard throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lombard.
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!
De Sucre sizes up Lombard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombard checks the leg kick.
Lombard throws a jab but it's blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre tries to work over Lombard's front leg with a kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by De Sucre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Sucre.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. De Sucre saw that one coming.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Lombard
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Sucre.#TD#
Lombard gets the takedown into side control.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but De Sucre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lombard wants to control for a moment but De Sucre uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lombard content to control rather than advance.
Lombard moves into full mount! De Sucre won't be happy about that! #T2#
De Sucre wants to hold on but Lombard pushes him away.
De Sucre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lombard is staying active.
Lombard looking to control but De Sucre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lombard controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lombard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Lombard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lombard looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Sucre is desperately trying to improve his position but Lombard has a good base and remains in mount.
Lombard wants to take De Sucre's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Sucre has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Lombard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. De Sucre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
De Sucre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lombard.
De Sucre trying to get back to his feet but Lombard is in full control for now.
Lombard wants to control but De Sucre is keeping busy.
Lombard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure De Sucre doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Sucre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Sucre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lombard's head.
De Sucre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lombard misses with a hook. De Sucre ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! De Sucre slams his shin into Lombard's torso.
Lombard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
It seemed like De Sucre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lombard scores with a jab to the head.
De Sucre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Lombard is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Sucre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lombard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Sucre blocks the body kick.
As Lombard backs off De Sucre throws a huge counter combo but Lombard manages to avoid it all.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Sucre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
De Sucre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lombard is out of range and De Sucre settles back down.
Lombard avoids the head kick by De Sucre.
Lombard moves out of range of the body kick.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Lombard.
Despite the aggression on De Sucre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Sucre throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Sucre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lombard. That did some damage!
De Sucre avoids the head kick by Lombard.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely.
Lombard with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Sucre counters with a solid body kick.
Lombard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Sucre.
Lombard is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Lombard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Sucre to the ground. Lombard is now in De Sucre's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but De Sucre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lombard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Sucre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard trying to control but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
Lombard is looking to advance position but De Sucre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
De Sucre stands up from mount. Strange move.
De Sucre lands with a nice body kick.
Lombard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Sucre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Lombard misses with a hook
and De Sucre counters with a stiff right hand.
De Sucre lands with an uppercut that bounces Lombard off the cage and back into range.
De Sucre throws a one two combo.
Lombard connects with a looping right hand.
Lombard throws a hook but De Sucre avoids it easily.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Sucre sprawls well. De Sucre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lombard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Sucre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lombard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Sucre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lombard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
De Sucre scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard misses with a takedown
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
De Sucre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Sucre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Sucre lands with a kick to the temple. Lombard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from De Sucre misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck for Lombard with that takedown attempt.
De Sucre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
De Sucre lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Sucre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!

Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC Live 69     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
West digs a good body shot into Lombard's ribs.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Lombard.
Lombard throws a leg kick
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lombard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice sprawl there from Lombard as West shoots in.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Lombard throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lombard fails with a takedown attempt.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lombard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard misses with an uppercut
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Lombard's head back.
West scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lombard throws a hook but West blocks it.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
West lands a right hook to the body.
West connects with a high kick.
West connects with a body shot that sends Lombard's belly button to the back.
West tries to work over Lombard's front leg with a kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
West tests Lombard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombard finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Lombard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Lombard lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.#TD2#
Lombard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. West quickly recovers to half guard.
West pushes Lombard off but Lombard dives into side control.
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lombard has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lombard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Lombard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lombard prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
West wants to get back to his feet.
West being controlled for a moment.
Lombard trying to control the position but West is working away.
West tries to escape but Lombard is in control.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West wants to get back to his feet but Lombard drags him back down.
West is not content to let Lombard control the position.
West is being controlled here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lombard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
West is not content to let Lombard control the position.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombard's head.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West attempts a counter takedown but Lombard avoids it well and moves away.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lombard jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
A cross from West lands.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombard.
West misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Lombard counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
Lombard trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West is trying to escape the position but Lombard is controlling the position.
West wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
West tries to bench press Lombard off him but Lombard keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lombard happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lombard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
West wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
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.
A lull in the action here.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
West explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lombard avoids the body shot from West.
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billy West is winning the standup battle so far.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Jab, jab by Lombard - just one landing.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard motions for West to come forward. Lombard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West moves away from the strike by Lombard. #T3#
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard scores with a jab to the head.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Lombard thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lombard tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West moves out of range as Lombard throws a body kick.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lombard! West is out on his feet! Lombard rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - West is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! West is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
Our winner, Hank Lombard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEFC 321     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Lombard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saiarr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saiarr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard lands a glancing blow to the side of Saiarr's head.
Lombard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saiarr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Lombard misses the jab.
Lombard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saiarr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saiarr feints a counter leg kick.
Saiarr drops his hands momentarily and Lombard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombard misses with the body kick
and Saiarr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saiarr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard cracks Saiarr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Lombard moves away from the strike by Saiarr.
Lombard misses the body punch
and Saiarr counters with a stiff right hand.
Saiarr walks into a straight right hand from Lombard.
Lombard fails with a takedown attempt.
Saiarr throws a counter combo.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Saiarr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saiarr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombard lands a head shot.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saiarr throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard digs a good hook to Saiarr's body.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Saiarr slips the punch.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard fakes the leg kick and cracks Saiarr in the body. #T2#
Lombard throws a head kick that half lands.
Lombard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saiarr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kayring Saiarr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard throws a body punch but Saiarr moves out of range.
Lombard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard lands a high kick!
Lombard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Lombard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombard. That's going to slow Saiarr down.
Lombard throws a head kick that half lands.
Lombard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombard cracks Saiarr with an open hand slap.#T3#
Lombard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Saiarr ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard misses with a lunging right hand
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Hank Lombard's cut is getting worse.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saiarr misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lombard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saiarr walks into a straight right hand from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a leg kick.
Lombard just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saiarr moves out of range of the strikes.
Saiarr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lombard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saiarr feints a counter leg kick.
Lombard throws a push kick but Saiarr slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Saiarr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saiarr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saiarr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard lands with an uppercut that bounces Saiarr off the cage and back into range.
Lombard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saiarr blocks the body kick.
Lombard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saiarr! But no joy.
Saiarr throws a good cross that connects.
Saiarr throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Lombard throws a body kick that misses.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Saiarr ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saiarr looks for the body kick but Lombard saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saiarr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saiarr walks into a left hand.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Saiarr moved out of range.
Lombard throws a good cross that connects.
Lombard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombard cracks Saiarr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lombard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lombard throws a lazy head kick
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Hank Lombard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Saiarr ducks right into an uppercut from Lombard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiarr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saiarr slips under a jab.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Saiarr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saiarr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saiarr.
Lombard backing away here, and Saiarr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombard scores with a punch to the head.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Saiarr's shoulder, as Saiarr tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Saiarr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lombard lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Saiarr as Lombard shoots in.
Lombard misses with a hook
and Saiarr counters with a nice uppercut.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saiarr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saiarr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saiarr ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombard connects with the punch.
Saiarr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saiarr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Saiarr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Saiarr counters with a nice right hand that sends Lombard toppling to the canvas! Lombard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saiarr finish him?!#CUT2#
Jeez, Hank Lombard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hank Lombard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kayring Saiarr!
A victorious Kayring Saiarr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEFC 318     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Lombard cracks a nice hook into Deck's ribs.
Lombard throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deck checks a leg kick.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick
and Deck counters with a leg kick.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deck.
Lombard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lombard momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Deck moves in looking to clinch but Lombard pushes him off.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Lombard keeps Deck at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Deck gets caught flat footed, as Lombard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lombard on the ground.
Lombard advances position into side control!
Lombard slows the pace down.
My spies in Lombard MMA inform me that Lombard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deck tries to buck Lombard off but Lombard is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deck's shoulder. That is not cool.
Deck tries to improve position but can't.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Deck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Deck is not content to let Lombard control the position.
Deck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Deck manages to get back to half guard.
Lombard slows the pace down in half guard.
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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deck is looking to improve his position.
Lombard not doing much here.
Deck tries to get to full guard but Lombard has control of the leg.
Lombard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deck!
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 prevents Deck from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.#T3#
Deck is squirming around, avoiding Lombard's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lombard working for a guillotine from mount but Deck is in no mood to give up.
Deck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deck is trying to escape the mount but Lombard keeps good control and instead manages to take Deck's back.
Lombard trying to control.#SUB2#
Lombard looking for the choke from the back.
Deck can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lombard looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Deck taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Lombard!
Hank Lombard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 238     
Date:   Oct 31, 2018
#R1#
Lombard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pederson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lombard to score with a decent uppercut.
Pederson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombard. That snapped Pederson's head back.
Lombard throws a hook but Pederson blocks it.
A big left from Pederson misses.
We've been informed that Pederson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lombard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pederson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lombard controlling the position from side mount.
Pederson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lombard's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pederson keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
Lombard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Lombard is fighting to break Pederson's control of his arms but Pederson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pederson can't keep his opponent in guard - Lombard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pederson tries to roll over but Lombard keeps him under control.
Lombard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Pederson is defending the position.
Pederson is refusing to be controlled, as Lombard sits in half guard.
Lombard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lombard controlling the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pederson is looking for a sweep. Lombard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lombard seems to be looking for submissions.
Pederson is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lombard in particular looking to stall.
Lombard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lombard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pederson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Lombard finds it's target.
Lombard scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lombard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lombard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombard defending well as Pederson loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pederson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pederson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Lombard tries to bum rush Pederson with a series of wild strikes but Pederson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pederson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lombard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pederson avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombard finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Pederson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pederson looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lombard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pederson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Pederson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pederson.#T4#
Lombard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pederson's calf.
Pederson blocks a head kick by Lombard.
Pederson throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Lombard gets a double leg takedown into Pederson's guard.#ES2#
Pederson has his feet on Lombard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pederson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pederson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombard finds it's way round the side to connect with Pederson's head.
Pederson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lombard.
Lombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Pederson shakes it off.
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lombard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lombard throws a hook but Pederson blocks it.
Lombard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pederson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pederson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
That's time! Lombard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lombard lands a jab to the head.
Hank Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombard lands a jab to the head.
Pederson slips a straight right by Lombard.#TD2#
Pederson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lombard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lombard is trying to maintain the position but Pederson is very close to passing his half guard.
Pederson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.#T1#
Pederson trying to control from half guard but Lombard is working away.
Pederson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lombard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pederson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Pederson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pederson trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Pederson works Lombard's body with a nice hook.
Pederson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pederson.
Pederson throws a solid leg kick but Lombard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pederson.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Pederson moves out of range easily.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. Pederson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lombard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lombard shoots in looking for a takedown but Pederson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lombard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lombard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pederson at a distance.
Pederson slips a straight right by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a jab. Pederson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lombard lands with a right hand.
Lombard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pederson can do to turn this around?
Pederson staying out of range there.#T3#
Lombard throws a right hand that misses
and Pederson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
Lombard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pederson cracks Lombard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pederson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pederson scrambles back to his feet.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Lombard. #TD#
Lombard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Pederson has one foot on Lombard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lombard to score with a decent uppercut.
Lombard throws a jab when Pederson was well out of range.
Pederson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pederson misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Pederson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pederson working the head and body with strikes.
Pederson is nestled in close to Lombard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Pederson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pederson misses with a head shot. Lombard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pederson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lombard wants to sweep here but Pederson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lombard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Lombard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Norman Pederson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pederson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pederson slips under a jab from Lombard.
Pederson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pederson moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Lombard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombard keeps Pederson at a distance using the push kick.
Pederson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Lombard takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombard misses with an uppercut
and Pederson counters with a straight right hand.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Pederson walks into a straight right hand from Lombard.
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!#TD2#
Pederson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lombard's half guard.
Well, if Pederson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Lombard wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy.
Pederson trying to control from Lombard's half guard. Lombard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pederson won't allow Lombard to sweep him here.
Pederson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lombard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pederson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pederson trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Pederson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Norman Pederson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pederson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Lombard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pederson doesn't seem phased though.
Lombard moves out of range as Pederson strikes.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pederson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pederson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pederson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pederson throws a low kick, looking for Lombard's leg but Lombard calmly moves out of range.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Pederson ducks down to avoid it.
Pederson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lombard throws a right and a left that Pederson avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lombard, as that shot connected.
Pederson throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombard throws the left hand but Pederson avoids the punch easily.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Pederson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pederson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lombard pinned against the cage. Lombard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pederson moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
Lombard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Lombard coming out on top.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Pederson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lombard.
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lombard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pederson takes one to the side of the head.
Lombard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pederson.#TD2#
Pederson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pederson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Lombard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lombard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!

After winning the bout, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEFC Live 67     
Date:   Oct 15, 2018
#R1#
Lombard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Severn checks the leg kick.
Lombard tries to clinch up but Severn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Severn jumps back.
Severn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Severn throws a big counter head kick but Lombard avoids it with no problem.
Severn throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
Severn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Severn checks a leg kick.
Severn wants to counter with a clinch but Lombard pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombard.
Severn throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lombard misses with a body kick.
Lombard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard throws a low kick, looking for Severn's leg but Severn calmly moves out of range.
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Severn saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lombard does it's job there.
Lombard lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Lombard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Severn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Lombard is looking to advance position but Severn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Severn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lombard has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Severn's lack of action.
Lombard wants to get back to full guard.
Severn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Severn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lombard's thigh. Lombard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Lombard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severn is looking to stand up but Lombard isn't so interested in that idea.
Severn 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.
Lombard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Severn is adopting a defensive guard.
Lombard slips nicely into half guard.
Severn is looking to escape.#T4#
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.
Lombard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lombard stops Severn from getting back to his feet.
Lombard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Severn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Lombard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Severn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombard walks away with a smile on his face. Severn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lombard scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severn. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Severn in his tracks.
Lombard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lombard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hank Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombard lands a head shot.
Lombard wants to clinch up but Severn keeps it at a distance.
Lombard scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombard feints and then cracks Severn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Severn down.
Severn wants to slow Lombard down by chopping away at his legs.
Severn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lombard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Severn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lombard misses with a kick to the body
enabling Severn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn slips a jab from Lombard.#CL#
Lombard moves into the clinch.#T1#
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Severn blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Severn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Lombard lands a nice uppercut.
Severn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Severn after a bit of a struggle.
Lombard tries to score a body lock takedown but Severn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Severn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lombard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Severn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Severn is hanging on to Lombard's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Severn thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lombard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Severn content just to control the position here.
Severn tries to control but Lombard wriggling away. #SUB2#
Severn is working for a guillotine from mount but Lombard frees his head quite easily.
Severn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lombard is looking to escape. #T3#
Severn is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lombard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Severn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Severn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Severn tries to control but Lombard wriggling away.
Severn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lombard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Severn controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn misses with some ground and pound and Lombard recovers position to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Severn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lombard checks a low kick from Severn.
Lombard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Severn moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombard.
Lombard moves out of range as Severn throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Severn.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Severn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombard.
Severn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Severn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lombard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Severn is out of range and Lombard settles back down.
Lombard catches Severn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lombard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Severn checks it well.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombard. That snapped Severn's head back.
Lombard throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Severn counters with a shoot takedown. Lombard fights it but they end up in guard.
Lombard working a defensive guard here.
Severn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Severn looking to pass the guard.
Severn wants to stand and escape but instead Lombard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Severn has his foot on Lombard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombard works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Lombard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn wants to control but Lombard postures up.
The referee asks Lombard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lombard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Severn is not content to let Lombard control the position.
Severn being controlled for a moment.
Lombard wants to control but Severn is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lombard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lombard working away.
Severn is trying to improve his position.
Lombard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
Lombard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Severn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lombard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Severn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lombard's guard! Nice work there by Severn!
Severn wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Severn tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Lombard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lombard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!

A relieved looking Hank Lombard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 28, 2018
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombard - that will leave a mark!
Lombard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Struja looks to throw the jab but Lombard is out of range.
Lombard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Struja has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A lazy left from Lombard finds it's target.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombard.
Struja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lombard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struja.
Lombard scores with a nice right hand.
Struja scores with a nice strike.
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!
Lombard lands a jab.
Lombard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lombard scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombard is looking to slow Struja down with leg kicks.
Lombard moves away from the strike by Struja.
Lombard with a hook.#T1#
Lombard scores with a jab.
Struja misses with a looping left.
Struja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Struja throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Struja.
Lombard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Struja tests Lombard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Lombard has Struja up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Struja controls the action.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Struja controls the action.
Struja lands with a short shot to the head.
Struja lands with a light punch inside.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Struja backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Struja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lombard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Struja's hands.#T2##TD#
Lombard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Struja quickly recovers to half guard.
Lombard works his way into side control. #SUB#
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lombard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Struja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lombard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lombard working away.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Struja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Lombard tries for a kimura but Struja is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Struja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lombard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lombard trying to control the position but Struja is working away.
Struja tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lombard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Struja rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lombard's guard! Nice work there by Struja! #T4#
Struja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struja wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Struja throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
Struja controlling from the top position.
Struja throws an elbow that misses. Lombard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Struja's guard. Nice move by Lombard!#REVR#
Lombard stays in close to Struja's body and controls the position.
Struja looking for a sweep. Not yet Struja, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Lombard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombard as he connects with a hook.
Struja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard sizes up Struja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombard connects with a jab.
Lombard throws a leg kick that misses.
Struja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Struja ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombard.
Struja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludko Struja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struja throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Struja throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely.
Lombard lands a head shot.
Struja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Struja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombard.
Struja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombard.
Lombard moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Lombard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Struja is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lombard has gone for a leg lock! Struja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lombard's guard.#REVB#
Struja wants to stand but Lombard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Struja throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Struja tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Struja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Struja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Struja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lombard's guard.
Hank Lombard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lombard is looking for a triangle but Struja pushes his legs off easily.
Struja postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.
Struja stands up over Lombard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
Lombard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Struja can do to turn this around?#T3#
Struja looking to pass the guard.
Struja scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Lombard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struja trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lombard has an active guard here but Struja has managed to pass into half guard.
Struja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
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.
Struja thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
Struja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lombard taking some punishment here, with Struja in his half guard.
Struja wants to stand up but Lombard manages to regain full guard.
Struja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludko Struja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Struja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja.
Struja blocks a leg kick.
Struja throws a counter combo.
Lombard tries to clinch but Struja moves out of range.
Hank Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
Struja moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
A countering left hand to the body from Struja misses.
Lombard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Struja's hands.
Lombard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Struja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombard.#TD#
Lombard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Struja quickly recovers to half guard.
Struja is looking to control Lombard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Struja avoid being mounted?
Struja misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Struja is looking for a sweep. Lombard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lombard is controlling the pace.
Struja trying to hold on to Lombard's head to control him but Lombard postures up. #T1#
Struja is staying active underneath Lombard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lombard is working for a kimura but Struja is defending it quite comfortably.
Struja is pressing down on Lombard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Struja is keeping the position for now.
Struja is trying to keep Lombard in close. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Struja is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Struja has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lombard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Struja is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lombard pulls down on the head and he's put Struja to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Lombard!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC Fight for the troops 3     
Date:   Dec 18, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Lombard drives through with a takedown into Frost's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lombard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frost is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lombard is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frost is trying to buck Lombard off.#SUB2#
Lombard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Lombard swings around for an armbar but Frost sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lombard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lombard has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lombard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frost looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lombard won't allow Frost to get back to his feet. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Frost is looking to stand up but Lombard isn't so interested in that idea.
Lombard trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Lombard won't allow Frost to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Lombard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Lombard is predictable there
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Lombard 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lombard throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Lombard slips a straight right by Frost.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Lombard lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Lombard lands a right hand.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombard cracks Frost with a nice body shot.
Frost tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
A head punch on the inside from Lombard fails to land.
Frost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lombard is keeping busy.
A short left from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Frost misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
That kick from Lombard tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frost throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Frost throws a leg kick but Lombard checks it.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Lombard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Frost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lombard throws a chopping leg kick but Frost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Frost clinches up with Lombard and pushes him back against the cage.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Frost.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Lombard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Frost tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombard.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Lombard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Lombard blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lombard is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Lombard into the cage.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A body shot lands from Lombard.
Lombard is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Lombard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frost regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard is looking to pass into half guard but Frost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frost is in guard.#REVR#
Frost throwing strikes but missing.
Lombard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lombard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lombard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Frost looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lombard passes into half guard.
Hank Lombard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lombard prevents Frost from standing back up. #SUB2#
Lombard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frost doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lombard.
Lombard trying to mount his opponent but Frost defends it.
Frost tries to kick Lombard off but Lombard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombard. Lombard obviously looking to wear him down.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frost checks a leg kick nicely.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lombard.
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombard stuffs the takedown.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Lombard wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Frost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Lombard connects with a solid leg kick.
Frost swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombard wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Lombard slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lombard darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Lombard into the cage.
Frost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Lombard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frost slips under a jab.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Lombard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lombard.
Lombard blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Lombard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Frost is looking to control Lombard's arms but Lombard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frost has his back to the cage.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Lombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Frost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Hank Lombard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short left from Lombard.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost working aggressively here.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Lombard is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lombard has his back to the cage.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Frost tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lombard up against the cage.
Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Lombard as the two fighters clinch.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Lombard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost letting Lombard take a breather here.
Lombard slows down the pace here.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard slowing the pace effectively.
Frost gets through Lombard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Lombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Lombard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hank Lombard just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lombard instigates a clinch.
Lombard lands a shoulder strike.
Frost blocks a body shot from Lombard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Lombard controlling the action here for a moment.
Frost wants to stall.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
Frost lands a body punch.
Lombard lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombard.
Lombard is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Nice body punch from Lombard.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lombard can't get the takedown.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
A short left from Lombard.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost prevents a body shot from Lombard.
A right hook to the body lands for Lombard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lombard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lombard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Lombard on the inside. #T2#
Lombard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lombard.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Lombard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frost presses Lombard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Lombard.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Lombard improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
Lombard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombard is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lombard as Frost tries to tie him up.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard lands a shot to the body.
Lombard presses Frost against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lombard is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Lombard.
Lombard works on Frost's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Lombard.
A short right from Lombard.
Good body shot from Lombard. #T4##TD2#
Frost is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lombard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Frost to the mat. Frost regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lombard drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lombard seems to have locked his on tight now - Frost screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lombard, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hank Lombard!
Hank Lombard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEFC Live 45     
Date:   Nov 29, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Lombard pushes Chick up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard scores with a shoulder strike.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chick lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lombard.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chick backwards.
Chick is pressed up against the cage. Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chick down to the mat. Chick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lombard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombard is looking to slow Chick down with leg kicks.
A cross from Lombard lands.
Lombard lands a glancing blow to the side of Chick's head.
Lombard throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lombard scores with a nice body kick.
Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chick.
Lombard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombard.#T1#
Chick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard. #CL2#
Chick gets tackled into the cage by Lombard. Lombard maintains the clinch.
Chick misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Chick.
Lombard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Chick manages to break the clinch.
Chick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chick takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Lombard cracks Chick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Lombard drives through and clinches with Chick against the cage.
Chick lands with a light punch inside.
Chick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chick misses with some punches.
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!
Chick prevents the takedown attempt.
Andy Chick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lombard.
Chick blocking some punches.
Chick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chick lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Chick misses with a punch to the body.
Chick takes a shot to the head.
Chick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chick misses with some punches.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chick blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Chick controls his hands.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lombard.
Chick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Chick controls his hands.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chick swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lombard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Chick controls the action.
Chick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chick working aggressively here.
Chick swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chick lands with a right to the head.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Chick.
Chick stops a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Chick can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Chick pushes Lombard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chick prevents a body shot from Lombard.
Chick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Chick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chick lands with a left to the head.
Chick throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Chick lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lombard stalling in the clinch.
Chick misses with a body punch. #BC#
Chick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lombard throws a right and a left that Chick avoids nicely.
Lombard connects with a nice looking jab.
Chick throws a push kick but Lombard slaps the foot to one side.
Chick misses with a double jab.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lombard just manages to avoid it.
Chick lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lombard moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chick.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Lombard finds it's target.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. Chick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Chick moved out of range nicely.
Chick throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Chick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lombard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chick. Chick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lombard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chick moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
Chick throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard blocks a jab.
Chick throws a hook to the side of Lombard's head but Lombard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Chick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lombard avoids it.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
Lombard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chick avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Lombard clinches up against the cage.
Lombard tries a body shot but Chick blocks it.
Lombard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chick throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Lombard lands with a light punch inside.
Chick misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
Still in the clinch, Lombard scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Chick fails to land.
Chick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombards head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard gets through Chick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chick swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Lombard as the two fighters clinch.
Andy Chick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chick throws a head punch that misses.
Chick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombard wants a takedown.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chick backwards.
Chick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chicks head.
Lombard lands a shoulder strike.
Lombard digs a right hand underneath Chick's ribcage. Chick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombard is leaning against Chick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Lombard. #ROC2#
Chick is rocked!
Chick being controlled against the cage.
Oh Chick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Lombard.
Lombard lands a big right hand that drops Chick! The killer instinct kicks in and Lombard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lombard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
An out of breath Hank Lombard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEFC 263     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Lombard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severn defends it nicely.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Lombard finds it's way through Severn's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Severn blocks the leg kick.
And Severn tries to counter it with a takedown but Lombard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lombard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Severn counters with a body kick.
Lombard moves in looking to clinch but Severn pushes him off.
Lombard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Severn takes a step back to recover.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Lombard rushes Severn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard misses with the head strike.
Severn prevents the takedown attempt.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard has a couple of punches blocked by Severn. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severn.
Severn is trying to drag Lombard to the mat but Lombard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Severn looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lombard lands a takedown into guard.
Severn looking to control.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Severn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Severn keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard passes Severn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Severn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Severn gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lombard pushes down on Severn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lombard is pressing down on Severn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severn is holding on for now.
Lombard is working hard here to advance position.
Severn gets full guard.
Lombard forces his way into half guard.
Lombard works his way into side control. #SUB#
Lombard is trying to get an arm triangle but Severn is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Severn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Severn is right now. #SUB#
Lombard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Severn needs to keep his hands up - Lombard had a free shot at his head there.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severn sprawls well. Severn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lombard gets slowly back to his feet.
And Severn tries to counter it with a takedown but Lombard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Severn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Lombard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Severn enables Lombard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Severn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severn is keeping the position for now.
Lombard postures up.
Severn can't keep his opponent in guard - Lombard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Severn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severn trying to control but Lombard postures up. #SUB#
Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Severn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lombard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Severn is looking for a sweep. Lombard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Severn reverses the position - he's now on top in Lombard's guard.
Severn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Severn wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lombard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Severn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lombard working for a triangle but Severn defends it easily.
Severn is looking to pass into half guard but Lombard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lombard is in guard.#REVR##T3#
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Lombard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Severn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lombard is looking to advance position but Severn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Severn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Lombard wants to control but Severn is having none of it.
Severn controlling his opponent.
Severn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Severn trying to control but Lombard is having none of it.
Lombard is desperately trying to improve his position but Severn has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severn sprawls well. Severn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lombard gets slowly back to his feet.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
Lombard wants to clinch up but Severn keeps it at a distance.
Severn blocks a low kick nicely.
Lombard misses with a hook #CL2#
and Severn moves into the clinch.
Severn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lombard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lombard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombard.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn is looking to control Lombard's arms but Lombard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Severn has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Severn pulls Lombard into guard.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Severn is keeping the position.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Severn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lombard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Severn dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Severn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Severn trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lombard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Severn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
Severn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lombard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Lombard has his foot on Severn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severn works his way back into a safe position though.
Severn wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Severn is still trying to improve position.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Severn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hank Lombard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Severn looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lombard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lombard won't allow Severn to sweep him here.
Lombard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Severn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Severn's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Lombard.
Well Lombard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!

A relieved looking Hank Lombard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEFC 262     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Lombard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombard.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A body shot lands from Lombard.
Lombard stalling the fight.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Lombard.
Lombard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Lombard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lombard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lombard is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
A right hand to the body from Lombard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard scores with a shoulder strike.
Lombard lands a body shot. #TD2#
Lombard tightens his grip and picks Murphy up, before dumping him to the ground. Murphy manages to land in guard.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lombard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well. #SUB2#
Lombard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murphy is trying to escape the position but Lombard is controlling the position. #T2#
Lombard wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lombard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Murphy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Lombard!
Our winner, Hank Lombard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Brian Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I still cut it?'.

 

Event: CEFC 257     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Vurny.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.#CUT2#
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Vurny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lombard circles away.#TD#
Vurny scores with a takedown into Lombard's guard.#SUB2#
Vurny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lombard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Lombard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vurny defends it easily.#T1#
Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Lombard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vurny sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vurny throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vurny pulls Lombard in to control the position.
Vurny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lombard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vurny trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vurny slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vurny looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lombard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lombard pushing down on Vurny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vurny sees it coming and defends easily.
Lombard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Vurny is working to get back to half guard.
Vurny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lombard tries to control but Vurny wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Vurny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombard pulls his head out easily.
Vurny gets full guard.
Lombard advances to half guard.
Vurny regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vurny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lombard looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Lombard advances position into side control!
Vurny is looking to regain half guard here but Lombard keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Lombard swings around for an armbar but Vurny sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lombard's guard.
Vurny sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vurny throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurny trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vurny fails with the takedown.
Lombard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lombard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lombard throws a leg kick which misses Vurny's front leg but catches the back leg as Vurny tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vurny.#T1#
Lombard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Vurny.
Vurny backing away here, and Lombard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Vurny closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lombard's guard.
Vurny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombard can do to turn this around?
Vurny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vurny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Vurny throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Vurny is keeping the position.
Lombard won't allow Vurny to sweep him here.
Vurny pulls Lombard in close to prevent any damage.
Vurny looking to control but Lombard passes into half guard.
Lombard is trying to control the action in half guard but Vurny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Vurny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lombard trying to control the action but Vurny is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lombard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vurny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lombard is working for a kimura but Vurny is defending it quite comfortably.
Vurny is looking to improve his position.
Vurny gets back to full guard.
Lombard slips nicely into half guard.
Lombard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vurny is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Vurny trying to hold on to Lombard's head to control him but Lombard postures up.
Vurny tries to get to full guard but Lombard has control of the leg.
Vurny won't allow Lombard to pass to mount. #SUB#
Vurny looking for submissions off his back.
Vurny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vurny lands the left hand.
Lombard fails to land the takedown.
Vurny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lombard has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Vurny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick from Lombard is predictable there #TD#
and Vurny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lombard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vurny is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vurny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lombard keeps working.
Vurny is looking to pass Lombard's guard but actually Lombard recovers to full guard. #T2#
Vurny slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vurny's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lombard looking for subs off his back but Vurny has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vurny. #T3#
Vurny is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.#SUB2#
Vurny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vurny has managed to get both his arms back between Lombard's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vurny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hank Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vurny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Vurny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vurny has managed to get both his arms back between Lombard's legs - danger averted.
Vurny trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lombard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vurny is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Lombard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vurny passes into side control.
Lombard tries to improve position but can't.
Vurny wants to control but Lombard is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vurny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard is not content to let Vurny control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Vurny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vurny has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Vurny!

Aldo Vurny thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC Live 41     
Date:   Sep 21, 2017
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Blackburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackburn.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the body.
Blackburn lands a jab to the nose.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombard slips under a jab.
Lombard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Lombard with a poor takedown
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Blackburn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lombard doesn't seem phased though.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.
Lombard tries a quick counter leg kick but Blackburn is wise to it.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn backing away here, and Lombard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lombard momentarily. #T1#
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Lombard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Lombard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackburn throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard feints the counter takedown.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Blackburn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lombard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blackburn throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lombard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Lombard moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.#T2#
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Blackburn misses with a straight left. #CL#
Blackburn pushes Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Lombard has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Lombard digs a right hand underneath Blackburn's ribcage. Blackburn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombard lands a body punch.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Lombard lands a left hand.
Lombard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Blackburn.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Lombard as the two fighters clinch.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lombard as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Lombard working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Lombard tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Lombard avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Lombard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lombard avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Lombard.
A hook to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Lombard has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lugh Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Lombard has him pressed against the cage.
Lombard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lombard is working Blackburn over against the cage.
Blackburn letting Lombard take a breather here.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard digs a right hand into Blackburn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blackburn's gas tank.
Lombard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombard.
Lombard lands a body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Lombard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lombard.
A short body shot lands from Lombard as the two fighters clinch.
Lombard goes for a takedown attempt but Blackburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lombard throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.#CL#
Blackburn moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Lombard won't allow it.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lombard - that landed with a thud.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Lombard cracks Blackburn with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blackburn after a bit of a struggle.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Blackburn jumps guard but Lombard stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lombard lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Lombard sizes up Blackburn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blackburn misses the body punch
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lombard momentarily.
Blackburn stuns Lombard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Lombard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackburn's guard.#SUB#
Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombard defends it easily.
Lombard is pushing down on Blackburn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackburn is fighting to maintain full guard but Lombard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackburn keeps working. #SUB2#
Lombard is trying to work for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Blackburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombard pushes down on Blackburn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lombard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but Blackburn defending well.
Blackburn is not content to let Lombard control the position.#SUB#
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn trying to control here.
Lombard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blackburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lombard is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Blackburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombard. #SUB#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombard pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Lombard is trying to control. Blackburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lombard passes into side control, despite Blackburn's attempt to control the position. #SUB2#
Lombard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lombard working away.
Blackburn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lombard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Lombard controlling the position.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackburn keeps working. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lombard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blackburn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lombard but great work by Blackburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombard doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Lombard moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn lands a right hook to the body.
Lombard slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Lombard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackburn throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn lands with a right hand.
Lombard sizes up Blackburn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Blackburn finds it's way through Lombard's defenses. #TD2#
Lombard shoots in and bounces Blackburn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lombard pushes down on Blackburn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lombard is trying for a kimura here. Blackburn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lombard wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Lombard!
After winning the bout, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEFC Live 40     
Date:   Aug 31, 2017
#R1#
Severn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Severn lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Severn misses with a head kick.
Lombard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn moves out of range of the strikes.
Severn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Severn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombard wants to counter with a clinch but Severn pushes him away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lombard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Severn - the referee stops the clock and Lombard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Severn. Lombard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Severn checks a leg kick nicely.
Severn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lombard.
Severn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Lombard.
Severn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Severn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Severn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Lombard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Severn lands a slapping body shot.
Severn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard feints the counter takedown.
Severn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Severn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Severn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lombard if he has to take too many more of those.
Severn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Severn.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Severn lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Severn.
Lombard feints a counter leg kick.
Severn is looking to wear down Lombard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lombard looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range.
Severn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Severn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lombard throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Severn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lombard's head.
Lombard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Severn. Severn obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Severn.
Lombard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Severn throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Lombard counters with a shoot takedown. Severn fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Lombard advances to half guard.
Lombard wants to take a breather but Severn is having none of it.
Lombard prevents Severn from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Severn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Severn misses with a series of wild punches.
Chris Severn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn throws a head kick that Lombard semi-blocks.
Severn moves forwards but Lombard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard avoids the head kick by Severn.
And Lombard tries to counter it with a takedown but Severn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Severn looks for the body kick but Lombard saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombard! But no joy.#T1#
Lombard avoids the head kick by Severn.
And Lombard tries to counter it with a takedown but Severn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Severn.
Lombard wants to counter with a clinch but Severn pushes him away.
Severn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Severn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombard! But no joy.
Severn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Severn is predictable there
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Severn misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Lombard counters with a right hand that sends Severn tumbling to the canvas! Can Lombard finish him? He dives into Severn's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Severn is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Severn's guard.
Lombard is pressing down on Severn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severn is holding on for now.
Severn is looking to control Lombard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Severn avoid being mounted?
Severn tries to roll over but Lombard keeps him under control.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Severn is defending the position.
Lombard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Severn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Severn reverses the position - he's now on top in Lombard's guard. #SUB2#
Lombard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Severn is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Lombard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lombard can't keep his opponent in guard - Severn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Severn tries to stand and escape but Lombard is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Severn thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
Lombard is staying active underneath Severn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Severn in particular looking to stall.
Severn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lombard keeps working.
Severn controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Lombard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lombard controls his leg. #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.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Severn saw it coming and moves away.
Chris Severn is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Severn throws a leg kick but Lombard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Severn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombard tries a quick counter leg kick but Severn is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Severn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Severn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lombard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Lombard doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Severn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lombard!
Severn is looking to take a break and control but Lombard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Severn taking a breather here. #T2##SUB#
Severn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Severn trying to control the position but Lombard is working away. #T3#
Lombard seems a little lost for a moment, as Severn dominates the positioning.
Severn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chris Severn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lombard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Severn wants to control but Lombard is keeping him busy.
Severn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Severn scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Lombard regains half guard.
Severn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Severn seems content to control.
Lombard wants to sweep but Severn has passed to side control!
Severn wants to control but Lombard is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severn laying and praying for a moment but Lombard takes advantage and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Severn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Severn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Severn!

Chris Severn very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Syn 539 - Luminous     
Date:   Aug 11, 2017
#R1#
Struja connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja.
Lombard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Struja.
Struja tries for a takedown but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lombard feints the counter takedown.
Struja throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Struja misses with the combination.
Struja moves forwards but Lombard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ludko Struja has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Struja lands.
Struja misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Struja throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.#T1#
Lombard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Struja to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Struja looks to clinch but Lombard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Struja taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
An out of breath Hank Lombard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 534 - Vespertine     
Date:   Jul 14, 2017
#R1#
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Clegane misses with a few strikes there.
Clegane dives in for a single leg takedown but Lombard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Clegane gets a double leg takedown into Lombard's guard.#SUB#
Lombard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane scoring with some ground and pound.
Lombard wants to sweep here but Clegane controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Clegane looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Clegane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lombard is aware though and is defending well.
Clegane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Clegane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clegane wants to take a breather but Lombard is having none of it.
Lombard is pressing down on Clegane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Lombard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clegane defends it easily.
Lombard has momentary wrist control but Clegane slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane throws a big right hand that misses.
Clegane throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely. #SUB#
Lombard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clegane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clegane advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Clegane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lombard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clegane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clegane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clegane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Clegane staying calm.
Clegane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Clegane is looking to take a break and control but Lombard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lombard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Clegane is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clegane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lombard is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandor Clegane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lombard.
Clegane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombard's sensitive parts.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lombard tries to keep at a distance but Clegane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clegane tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Clegane avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Clegane lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard tries a body shot but Clegane blocks it.
Clegane struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Clegane lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Clegane prevents a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Clegane.
Clegane blocking some punches.
Clegane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clegane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Lombard tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clegane misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Clegane as the two fighters clinch.
Clegane blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Clegane blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lombard gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lombard is trying to stall.
Clegane misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane is leaning against Lombard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombard tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clegane blocks a body shot from Lombard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lombard fails to land.
Clegane tries to throw a body punch but Lombard avoids it by throwing Clegane back against the cage.
Clegane blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Lombard has Clegane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lombard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clegane tumbling to the mat - Lombard dives into Clegane's guard.
Lombard postures up.
Clegane striking off his back but it's not causing Lombard any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Clegane 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.
Lombard looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lombard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clegane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clegane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard passes Clegane's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clegane is staying active underneath Lombard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but Clegane defending well.
Clegane tries to roll over but Lombard keeps him under control.
Lombard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clegane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clegane moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Clegane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombard defends well.
Clegane looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lombard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lombard blocks a jab.
Clegane misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Lombard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
Clegane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lombard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clegane tests Lombard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Clegane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Clegane wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Clegane pushing down on Lombard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Clegane seems to be working for a kimura but Lombard defends the submission attempt.
Clegane prevents Lombard from improving his position.#T2#
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.
Clegane is keen to just control but Lombard is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Clegane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombard defends it well.
Clegane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lombard is in trouble now - Clegane has advanced to mount!
Clegane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lombard looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Clegane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lombard tries to hold on but Clegane postures up.
Lombard is squirming around, avoiding Clegane's attempts to control the action.
Clegane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clegane looking to control but Lombard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sandor Clegane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clegane controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lombard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Lombard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Clegane go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Clegane looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegane thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clegane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Clegane!

An out of breath Sandor Clegane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 292: Riccuito vs Hensen     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Lombard throws a leg kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Coleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lombard doesn't seem phased though.
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lombard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman throws a push kick but Lombard slaps the foot to one side.
Lombard blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombard - that will leave a mark!
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard misses with a takedown
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Lombard throws a low kick but Coleman avoids it.
It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab. #CL#
Coleman drives through and clinches with Lombard against the cage.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Lombard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lombard.
Lombard tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
Lombard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Lombard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Coleman regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Lombard swings around for an armbar but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lombard's guard.
Lombard has a closed guard, preventing Coleman from standing up. #SU#
Coleman stands up from Lombard's guard - Coleman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Coleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lombard. #CL#
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lombard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Lombard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Lombard scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lombard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.#CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Lombard on the inside.
Coleman lands with a right to the head.
Lombard lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman is trying to stall.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Coleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coleman connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
The cut above Hank Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coleman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Coleman forces Lombard back against the cage and clinches.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Lombard goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coleman misses with the body kick
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Coleman swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman. #CL#
Coleman forces Lombard back against the cage and clinches.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Coleman wants to stall.
A short right from Lombard. #T1#
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Lombard's ribcage. Lombard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman misses with some punches.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
A short right from Coleman.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman taking a breather.#T2#
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombard or not.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman gets through Lombard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Coleman scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
Hank Lombard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Lombard avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Lombard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard wants a takedown but no success here.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hank Lombard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Coleman!
Greg Coleman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: OFC 288: Trees     
Date:   May 31, 2017
#R1#
Xll on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombard.
Xll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombard.
Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Lombard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xll, pushing him back against the cage.
Lombard controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Lombard.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll.
Xll gets underhooks to prevent Lombard's takedown attempt.
Xll misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lombard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xll regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard.
Xll is trying to stand up here but Lombard is controlling him well.
Lombard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xll!
Xll is looking to improve his position but Lombard isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Xll is working hard here to advance position.
Lombard controlling the pace for now.
Lombard wants to take Xll's back here but Xll is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Xll is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Xll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lombard wants to control the pace but Xll is squirming around nicely.
Lombard wants to take his opponent's back but Xll doesn't allow it.
Xll is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xll wants to control but Lombard is having none of it.#T2#
Lombard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Xll tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Xll tries to hold on but Lombard pushes him away.
Lombard tries to control but Xll wriggling away.
Lombard looking to take Xll's back but Xll rolls and after a scramble, Xll ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Xll to escape a tricky position. #SU#
Xll gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Xll with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Lombard has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Xll decides to pull guard.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Lombard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xll trying to strike off his back.
Xll seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Lombard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard.
Lombard wants to control but Xll is keeping him busy.
Xll gets back to full guard.
Lombard trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Xll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Xll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lombard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lombard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xll 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.
Xll keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
Lombard advances to half guard. #SUB#
Xll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lombard is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lombard has closed the distance and engaged Xll in a clinch.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xll throws a head punch that misses.
Xll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xll backwards.
Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Xll.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Xll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xll tries to pull guard but Lombard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lombard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. #T1#
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Xll saw it coming and moves away.
Xll misses with a low kick.
Good work by Xll as he checks the leg kick.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xll misses with a few strikes there.
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard lands with a good body shot.
Lombard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Lombard moves into range and clinches up with Xll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Lombard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xll tries to break free but Lombard pushes him back against the cage.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##TD#
Xll pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Xll is retaining full guard.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving.
Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Xll is keeping the position.
Lombard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard.
Xll moves into full guard.
Lombard forces his way into half guard.
Lombard trying to control the action but Xll is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Xll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lombard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xll has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Lombard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lombard wants to advance to full mount but Xll doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Xll is looking to stand up but Lombard isn't so interested in that idea.
Xll looking to control. #SUB2#
Lombard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Xll is keeping the position.
Xll wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lombard forces his way into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xll pushes Lombard off looking to stand but Lombard dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Lombard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Xll actively working from the bottom here.
Lombard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xll!
Lombard fails to advance to Xll's back.
Lombard prevents Xll from getting the reversal.
Hank Lombard has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lombard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage!
Lombard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xll's calf.
Xll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xll moves away.
Lombard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Xll.
Lombard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xll to score with a decent uppercut.
Lombard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombard is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Xll throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard throws a sloppy body shot
letting Xll counter with a right hand.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lombard throws a jab when Xll was well out of range.
Xll looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Lombard misses with a hook.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Lombard moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
Xll goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lombard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xll misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombard throws an off balance right hand
and Xll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xll moves away from the strike by Lombard.
Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lombard, as that shot connected.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll.
Lombard is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. #T2#
Lombard tries to clinch up.
Xll appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lombard misses with a hook to the body
and Xll counters with a series of strikes. Lombard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Xll misses.
Lombard scores with a hook to the body. Xll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lombard thuds his right hand into Xll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xll takes one on the button.
Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Xll's belly button to the back.
Lombard shoots and misses
and Xll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard throws a leg kick but Xll moved away.
Lombard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombard checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Lombard misses
and Xll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xll connects with the punch.#CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xll connects with a body shot.
Ramses Xll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Xll throws a big shot that misses.
Xll cracks the inside of Lombard's front leg.
The crowd cheers as Lombard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xll doesn't seem phased though.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage!
Xll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Lombard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xll prevents a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard prevents Xll from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Xll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombard.
Hank Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Xll checks the leg kick.
Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xll's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xll scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombard lands a nice hook to Xll's body. Xll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xll wants to slow Lombard down by chopping away at his legs.
Lombard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a hook to the body. Xll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xll throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely.
Lombard wants to counter with a clinch but Xll pushes him away.
Lombard scores with the left hand. Xll knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Lombard.
Lombard tries to clinch but Xll moves away
and Xll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombard tests Xll's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Lombard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombard 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!

Our winner, Hank Lombard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVII     
Date:   Apr 26, 2017
#R1#
Lombard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Lombard scores with a decent looking hook.
BK scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
We've been informed that Lombard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lombard moves away from the strike by BK.
BK moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
BK half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
BK bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombard's head.
BK lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Lombard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
BK lands a really nice looking cross but Lombard seems unphased.
Jab from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but BK sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lombard feints and then cracks BK's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BK down.
BK throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Lombard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
BK changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombard. BK does a little dance to reset his feet.
BK finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lombard throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
BK just misses with a punch to the body.
BK looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombard blocks a head kick by BK. #TD#
BK throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lombard was covering up waiting for the punch and BK finishes the takedown easily into guard.
BK throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BK working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
BK working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
BK throws a big elbow that misses.
BK loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BK lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
BK trying to move into half guard but instead Lombard has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Lombard trying to control but BK is working from the bottom.
Lombard stands and throws BK's legs to the side, diving into side control.
BK is looking for a sweep.
Lombard wants to control but BK is keeping him busy.
BK is trying to get back to half guard.
Lombard trying to control the position but BK is working away. #T3#
BK is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BK is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lombard off and has taken his back!
BK lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lombard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lombard avoids the strikes from BK.
Oooh a big shot gets through from BK. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The referee is taking a good look at Lombard as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from BK!
Lombard covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lombard rolls, trying to escape but BK keeps control of the position. #T4#
BK missing with strikes.
BK throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lombard could be in trouble here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK misses with an elbow to the head.
BK missing with punches from the back.
BK punches Lombard on the ear.
Lombard is trying to break free.
BK scores with punches to the body.
BK somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lombard has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from BK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
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.
#R2#
BK tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lombard is able to avoid easily.
BK is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombard can do to turn this around?
BK is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BK throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lombard on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lombard.
A nice leg kick lands there from BK.
BK scores with a jab.
Lombard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
BK lands a nice hook to Lombard's body. Lombard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lombard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BK to score with a decent uppercut.
BK swats away the attempt to clinch by Lombard.
BK keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Lombard tries to work over BK's front leg with a kick but BK checks it.
Lombard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard blocks the body kick.
BK connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
BK scores with a sloppy right hand. Lombard should have avoided that one.
Lombard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lombard cracks BK with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
BK misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Lombard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benjamin BK overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lombard passes into half guard.
BK is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lombard controlling the pace.
Lombard trying to mount his opponent but BK defends it.
Lombard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lombard seems to be looking for submissions.
BK is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
BK moves into full guard.
BK working a defensive guard here.
BK keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but BK is keeping the position.
BK keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
BK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lombard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lombard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard pushing down on BK's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
BK won't allow Lombard to pass to mount.
Lombard trying to control from half guard but BK is working away.
Lombard is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
BK looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombard slips nicely into half guard.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but BK is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
BK is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombard.
Lombard trying to control the action but BK is working from the bottom.
Lombard is pressing down on BK's thigh, looking to free his foot. BK is holding on for now. #SUB#
BK actively working from the bottom here.
Lombard is pressing down on BK's thigh, looking to free his foot. BK is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombard keeps trying to improve his position.
BK wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin BK will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
BK closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lombard quickly recovers to half guard.
Lombard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from BK.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BK accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
BK postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.
BK postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BK makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.
BK throws an elbow that misses. Lombard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BK's guard. Nice move by Lombard!#REVB#
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BK swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but BK gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
BK working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BK's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lombard keeping full guard, as BK tries to pass.
BK distracts Lombard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BK throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BK throws an elbow that misses. Lombard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BK's guard. Nice move by Lombard!#REVB#
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombard wants to control from the top but BK keeps moving. #T2#
BK bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard. #REVR#
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
BK trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lombard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lombard preventing the sweep.
BK is working hard here to advance position.
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard forces his way into half guard.
Lombard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin BK is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lombard is trying to control the action in half guard but BK is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
BK keeping control of the position.
BK trying to control from the bottom.
BK wants to get back to full guard.
Hank Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BK trying to control but Lombard postures up. #SUB2#
BK is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombard.
BK wants to control the action here but instead Lombard manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BK keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lombard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BK stops Lombard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
BK holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lombard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lombard throws some wild stikes that BK manages to avoid easily.
Lombard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lombard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Lombard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lombard misses with a head shot.
Lombard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lombard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hank Lombard.
Well BK has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hank Lombard!

Hank Lombard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVI     
Date:   Apr 05, 2017
#R1#
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lombard to score with a decent uppercut.
White throws a push kick but Lombard slaps the foot to one side.
White connects with a body shot that sends Lombard's belly button to the back.
Lombard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombard throws a leg kick that is checked
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lombard lands with an overhand left.
White is looking to chop away at Lombard's legs.
Lombard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Lombard 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.
Lombard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lombard shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lombard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombard. #T1#
White with a hook.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White cracks Lombard with an open hand slap.
White drops his hands momentarily and Lombard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid body kick from White.
A low kick from White misses
and Lombard counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
White misses with a looping right.
Lombard takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Lombard checks a low kick from White.
Lombard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lombard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
White lunges at Lombard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombard's hand.
White lands with a straight right. Lombard didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
Lombard scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Lombard tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White moves out of range as Lombard throws a body kick.
White throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A nice combination there by Lombard.
White cracks the inside of Lombard's front leg.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lombard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Lombard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lombard digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White lands with a good body shot.
Lombard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombard just misses with a punch to the body.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombard takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Lombard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombard checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lombard to score with a decent uppercut.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lombard looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Lombard thumps White with a low kick.
Lombard misses the shot to the body.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
White pushes Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombard.
White working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombard.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard misses with some punches. #T4#
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lombard wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruz White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lombard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lombard on the inside.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard scores with a hook to the body.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard lands a body shot.
White blocks an uppercut.
White is leaning against Lombard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Lombard tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lombard scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White blocks a leg kick.
Good shot there by White.
White throws out a leg kick but Lombard moves out of range and White only half commits.
Lombard thumps White with a low kick.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard misses with a body shot.
As Lombard backs away, White returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lombard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombard as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White looks to throw the jab but Lombard is out of range.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lombard is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat. #T1#
White lands with a nice body punch.
White avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lombard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with an outside leg kick.
Lombard throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Lombard feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombard.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Lombard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
A low kick from Lombard misses
and White counters with a leg kick.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombard throws a leg kick
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
White throwing a counter right hand but Lombard manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lombard scrambles back to his feet.
Lombard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Lombard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard connects with a single shot there.
White throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lombard, as that shot connected.
Lombard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombard.
Lombard wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White moves out of range as Lombard throws a body kick.
Lombard lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White wants to slow Lombard down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombard! But no joy.#T3#
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White misses the shot to the body.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White throws a leg kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard checks the leg kick.
White slips under a jab.
White blocks a jab.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lombard.
Lombard jabs at White's body.
Lombard throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lombard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lombard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Lombard lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
White misses with a body shot.
Lombard lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Lombard clinches up against the cage.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Lombard tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
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#
White pushes Lombard away with a front kick.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White trying to control the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lombard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Lombard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lombard is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White won't allow Lombard to pass to mount.
Lombard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
White is looking to improve his position but Lombard isn't that keen on the idea.
White has given up his back here. Will Lombard look for the submission or keep pounding away?
White just trying to survive but Lombard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cruz White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
White breaks Lombard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lombard controlling the position.
White wants to stand but Lombard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lombard is keeping the position for now.
White throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely. #T3#
White passes Lombard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White trying to control the pace.
Hank Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lombard is controlling White's trapped leg to prevent White from advancing to side control.
Lombard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lombard blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White tries to land a front kick but Lombard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lombard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Lombard ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cruz White.
Well Lombard 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hank Lombard!

Hank Lombard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cruz White spoke after the fight, saying 'Rematch?'.

 

Event: SYN 115 Pedro vs Smith 2     
Date:   Mar 24, 2017
#R1#
Lombard blocks a head kick by Gloom.
Gloom throws a low kick but Lombard moves out of range easily.
Gloom misses with a body shot.
Lombard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lombard 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.
Gloom misses with a looping right.
Gloom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gloom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gloom misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom sizes up Lombard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard thuds his right hand into Gloom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Gloom blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Lombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombard is looking to clinch but Gloom is avoiding it. #TD#
Gloom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lombard to the mat! Lombard manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Gloom tries to pass.
Gloom trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Lombard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gloom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lombard is looking for a triangle but Gloom pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Gloom passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gloom is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Gloom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lombard is just riding it out for now. Gloom eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gloom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gloom is stalling here. Lombard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gloom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lombard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gloom is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lombard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gloom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gloom keeps working. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Gloom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gloom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gloom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lombard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lombard tries to pass to full mount but Gloom defends it.
Gloom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Gloom is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombard wants to control but Gloom is keeping him busy.
Lombard trying to mount his opponent but Gloom defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Gloom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's time! Gloom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lombard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Gloom misses.
Gloom moves out of range as Lombard throws a body kick.
Lombard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gloom.
Gloom throws a looping overhand right but Lombard ducks down to avoid it.
Guido Gloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Gloom misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gloom throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gloom tries to move into range but Lombard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gloom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lombard misses.
Gloom lands with a hook. Lombard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gloom misses with a body shot.
Gloom is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombard blocks a head kick by Gloom.
Good work by Gloom as he checks the leg kick.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lombard scores with a sloppy right hand. Gloom should have avoided that one. #T2#
Lombard slips under a jab.
Gloom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gloom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gloom throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Gloom backing away here, and Lombard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lombard walks into a jab.
Gloom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombard can do to turn this around?
Gloom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Gloom misses the target.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gloom manages to avoid it.
Guido Gloom is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Gloom lands a right hook to the body.
Gloom misses with a hook.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Gloom thuds his shin into the meat of Lombard's side.
Lombard checks a low kick from Gloom.
Gloom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gloom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombard checks a leg kick.#T4#
Gloom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gloom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gloom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gloom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Gloom.
Lombard looks to land a body kick but Gloom moved away.
Lombard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Gloom misses.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Gloom avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Gloom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gloom throws a head kick that misses.
Lombard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gloom with a body shot.
Gloom scoring well with a low kick there.
Gloom throws a good cross that connects.
Gloom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombard counters with a body kick.
Gloom misses with a takedown attempt - Lombard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gloom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gloom. Those never looked like landing.
Lombard scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gloom.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gloom.
Gloom punishes Lombard's body with a nice straight punch.
Gloom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gloom's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Gloom misses.
Gloom throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily. #T2#
Lombard throws a series of punches but Gloom moves out of range.
Lombard scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Gloom does no damage.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gloom throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gloom thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lombard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gloom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.#T3#
Gloom lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombard.
Gloom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombard as he jumps to the side.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hank Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombard connects with a solid leg kick.
Gloom lands with an overhand left.
Gloom throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.#T4#
Gloom takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Lombard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Lombard misses
and Gloom counters with a head kick. That will keep Lombard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gloom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Gloom.
Gloom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lombard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gloom misses with a body shot.
Gloom throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
Gloom sets himself, and Lombard steps forward looking for the clinch! Gloom avoids it this time.
Lombard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guido Gloom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gloom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guido Gloom!

A very excited looking Guido Gloom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: BFRC Weightweight Tourney 1     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Bradley misses with the combination.
Bradley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombard blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Lombard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bradley misses with a few strikes there.
Bradley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradley misses with a hook.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bradley! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Desmond Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Lombard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bradley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lombard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bradley lands with a nice combination. Lombard backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard misses with a straight right. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lombard gets a clinch. #TD#
Lombard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bradley is trying to keep an underhook but Lombard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Bradley is defending the position.
Lombard is working hard here to advance position.
Lombard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bradley won't allow Lombard to pass to mount.
Lombard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bradley reverses the position - he's now on top in Lombard's guard.
Bradley throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Bradley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bradley keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3#
Lombard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lombard is pressing down on Bradley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradley is holding on for now. #SUB#
Lombard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Bradley is defending the position.
Lombard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradley sees it coming and defends easily.
Lombard is thwarting Bradley's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Bradley is trying to stand back up but Lombard is controlling him
Lombard is trying to control. Bradley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lombard is pressing down on Bradley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradley is holding on for now.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradley sees it coming and defends easily.
Bradley trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lombard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lombard wants to pass to mount but Bradley is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley keeping hold of Lombard's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desmond Bradley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bradley throws a right hand that Lombard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombard also avoids with ease.
Bradley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desmond Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombard needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
Bradley misses with an uppercut.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombard tries to counter by clinching up but Bradley breaks away and moves out of range.
Lombard throws out a leg kick but Bradley moves out of range and Lombard only half commits.
Lombard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bradley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lombard counters with a nice leg kick.
Bradley throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lombard is out of range and Bradley settles back down.
Lombard misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely.
Bradley lands a jab.
Lombard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bradley misses with a hook
and Lombard counters with a thumping low kick.
Bradley misses the jab.
Bradley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bradley 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.#T2#
Bradley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Lombard.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradley misses the jab.
Bradley misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombard counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley throws an off balance right hand
and Bradley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradley throws a right hand that Lombard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombard also avoids with ease.
Lombard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bradley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombard slips a straight right by Bradley.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradley.
Lombard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Bradley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombard counters with a head kick. That will keep Bradley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bradley throws an off balance right hand
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Bradley misses with a looping left.
Bradley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombard. That's going to slow Bradley down.
Lombard tries to land a front kick but Bradley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bradley.
Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Bradley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bradley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard misses with a low kick as Bradley jumps back.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Bradley throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Bradley catches Lombard right on the button with a cross.
Bradley swinging wildly here.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
As Bradley backs away, Lombard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Lombard is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
A head punch on the inside from Lombard fails to land.
Lombard prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
Bradley working hard to break the clinch.
Lombard is working for takedown but Bradley is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombard keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bradley or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradley stops a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Lombard tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
Lombard tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradley backwards. #T1#
Lombard is leaning against Bradley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradley.
Good body shot from Lombard.
Bradley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bradley tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
Lombard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lombard goes for a takedown attempt but Bradley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley misses with an uppercut
and Lombard counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Lombard clinches with his opponent.
Lombard is working Bradley over against the cage.
Lombard digs a right hand into Bradley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bradley's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
Lombard tries to score a body lock takedown but Bradley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard lands a body punch.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
Lombard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lombard. #TD#
Lombard tightens his grip and picks Bradley up, before dumping him to the ground. Bradley manages to land in guard.
Hank Lombard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Lombard trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Lombard pushes down on Bradley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lombard stalling away here and it's allowed Bradley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Lombard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bradley is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bradley is trying to get back to half guard.
Bradley has one of Lombard's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bradley is letting Lombard control him for a moment.
Lombard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lombard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bradley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lombard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bradley is being controlled here. #SUB#
Lombard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lombard swings around for an armbar but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lombard's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Bradley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lombard slips a straight right by Bradley.
Lombard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bradley avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Lombard needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
Bradley keeps the fight on the outside.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bradley misses with an uppercut
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bradley misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Lombard throwing a counter right hand but Bradley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bradley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bradley throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Lombard fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Bradley misses.
Lombard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lombard tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradley is looking for the big counter here.
Lombard blocks the body kick. #T2#
A big left from Lombard misses.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
As Bradley backs away, Lombard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lombard lands a head kick. Bradley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desmond Bradley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Bradley misses with a low kick.#CL#
Lombard rushes Bradley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombard misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombard.
Bradley misses with a body punch #CL#
and Lombard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lombard.
Bradley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Lombard has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley. #TD#
Lombard has clasped his hands together around Bradley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lombard slows the pace down. #T4#
Lombard prevents Bradley from escaping the position.#SUB#
Lombard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradley is trying to get back to half guard.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Bradley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley is looking to regain half guard here but Lombard keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lombard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bradley.
Lombard moves in looking to clinch but Bradley pushes him off.
Bradley misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Bradley backs away, Lombard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bradley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a big shot that misses.
Bradley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bradley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Bradley looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Bradley misses with a looping left.
Bradley misses with a wild combination.
Lombard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bradley manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lombard drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard has Bradley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombard has double underhooks.
Lombard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombard checks a leg kick nicely.
Lombard slips under a jab from Bradley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bradley.
A leg kick checked by Bradley.
Bradley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lombard's calf.
Bradley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bradley throws a right hand that Lombard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombard also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lombard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
A big right from Bradley misses.
Lombard tried to counter with a leg kick but Bradley avoided it.
Bradley misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradley throws a combination that misses
and Lombard counters with a good low kick that Bradley was not able to check.
Lombard slips a jab and a cross from Bradley.
Bradley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lombard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Lombard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombard.
Bradley misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley tests Lombard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradley throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Bradley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: BRFC 57     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Gael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boschman.
Boschman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gael. Gael circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boschman misses with a double jab.
Boschman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boschman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gael scoring well with a low kick there.
Boschman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Eugene Gael has been cut.
Boschman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gael was well out of range. Poor timing from Boschman.
Gael scores with a jab to the body.
Gael throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boschman on the side of the head.
Gael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gael takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boschman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boschman wants to clinch.
Gael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boschman on the side of the head.
Gael lands a nice looking body shot.
Gael lands with an uppercut that bounces Boschman off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A cross from Boschman lands.
Gael scoring well with a low kick there.
Boschman throws a hook but Gael avoids it easily.
Boschman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Gael. That snapped Boschman's head back.
and Gael counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Boschman! He's just covering up as Gael starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugene Gael!
A victorious Eugene Gael thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BRFC: New Years Eve Bash     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Lindemann misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Gael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindemann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gael.
Gael throws out a counter right but Lindemann avoids it with no problem.
Gael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Gael gets a double leg takedown into Lindemann's guard.#SUB2#
Gael drops back looking for a leg! Lindemann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lindemann manages to kick Gael off! Gael jumps back into Lindemann's guard.
Gael looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gael showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Gael decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Gael shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindemann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gael's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindemann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gael doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindemann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindemann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gael avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Gael has closed the distance and engaged Lindemann in a clinch. #BC2#
Gael breaks the clinch.
Lindemann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gael.
Gael closes the distance but Lindemann moves to the side
and Lindemann counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gael takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Eugene Gael has been cut.
Gael moves out of range of the body kick from Lindemann.
And Gael tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindemann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindemann throws a front kick aimed at Gael's knee but Gael avoids it well.
Lindemann throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Gael shoots in and gets a takedown into Lindemann's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Gael gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindemann throws a body kick that misses.
Lindemann misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Gael counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gael is standing up over Lindemann. Lindemann looks to escape but Gael dives into side control. #REVR#
Lindemann is looking for a sweep.
Gael wants to control but Lindemann is keeping him busy.
Gael controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Gael tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Gael working away.
Gael throws an elbow but Lindemann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gael in side control, throwing shots but Lindemann defends.
Gael working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Gael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lindemann sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gael is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindemann defends it well.
Gael working Lindemann over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindemann is trying is best to control the position here.
Lindemann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gael on the ground.
Gael wants to pass to mount but Lindemann is defending the position. #SU2#
Gael escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Gael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Gael's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lindemann throws a hook but Gael avoids it easily.
Gael avoids the head kick by Lindemann.
The crowd cheers as Lindemann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gael doesn't seem phased though.
Lindemann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gael looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindemann is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lindemann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindemann misses with a hook.
Gael tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lindemann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.
Gael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lindemann slips a jab and a cross from Gael.
It looked like Lindemann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Lindemann misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindemann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gael.
Lindemann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindemann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gael manages to avoid it.
Lindemann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gael.#T1#
Gael closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lindemann circles away.
Christoph Lindemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Gael.
Gael moves out of range as Lindemann strikes.
Gael has a takedown stuffed.
Lindemann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gael.
Lindemann throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Gael counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gael tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindemann smiles and moves away.
Lindemann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gael lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Lindemann does no damage.
Gael changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gael dives in and grabs Lindemann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindemann pushes down on Gael's head and hops out.
Lindemann lands with a right hand.
Lindemann throws a hook but Gael blocks it.#T2#
Lindemann throws the kick towards the body but Gael avoids it.
Eugene Gael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindemann.
Gael wants to clinch.
Lindemann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gael was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindemann.
Gael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindemann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gael somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gael wants to clinch.
Lindemann throws a leg kick but Gael sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lindemann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3##TD2#
Gael looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lindemann!
Lindemann managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gael.
Gael is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lindemann's shoulder. That is not cool.
Eugene Gael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Gael.
Lindemann tries to improve position but can't.
Gael is looking to take a break and control but Lindemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Gael are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Gael controls the position.
Gael working the ground and pound but Lindemann is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Lindemann wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gael has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lindemann's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Lindemann is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gael!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eugene Gael!
Eugene Gael thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Gael shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gael was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keijo is trying to escape the position but Gael is controlling the position.
Keijo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gael on the ground.
Keijo wants to get back to his feet.
Keijo is breathing heavily.
Gael moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Gael has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Keijo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Gael!
A victorious Eugene Gael thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Epic Hype Night 2: Overload     
Date:   Oct 26, 2016
#R1#
Gael doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Von Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gael misses with a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Gael misses the body punch
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Von Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gael throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Gael avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Gael.
Von Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Gael connects with a right hand. Von Lee shakes it off.#T1#
Gael throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gael throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gael.
Gael misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Gael misses #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gael is looking for a triangle but Von Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Von Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gael being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gael is on top in guard. #REVR#
Von Lee keeping moving, preventing Gael from controlling successfully.
Gael slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Gael keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Von Lee is right now.
Von Lee tries to buck Gael off but Gael is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Gael.
Von Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Gael tries to move to mount but Von Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Von Lee struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gael throws a body shot but no joy.
Gael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gael tries to clinch up
and Von Lee counters with a left to the body.
Von Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gael defends it well.
Gael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gael lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Gael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gael just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Gael.
Gael misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job there.#T1#
Gael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Gael is looking to land body kicks.
Gael tries to clinch up but Von Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Lee duly obliges.
Gael blocks a jab.
Gael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gael throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gael misses.
Von Lee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee lands with a hook. Gael tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gael misses with a jab to the body
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Gael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Von Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Von Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gael shoots and misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.
Gael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Gael saw that one coming.
Gael walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gael is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Gael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gael's head backwards.
Von Lee checks the leg kick.
Von Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gael jabs at Von Lee's body.
Gael lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Lee backs up against the cage.
Von Lee works the jab nicely.
Von Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Gael misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Von Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gael blocks it well.
Von Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Lee blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Gael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gael shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Lee pinned against the cage. Von Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Gael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee shoots for a takedown but Gael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gael tries to counter with a takedown but Von Lee is quick to defend against it.
Gael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gael swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Lee sizes up Gael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gael throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gael.
Eugene Gael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gael takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Von Lee misses with a leg kick.
Gael throws a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Von Lee scores with a body shot.
Gael throws a push kick but Von Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Von Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Gael is wise to it.
Gael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee blocks a head kick by Gael.
Gael tries to bum rush Von Lee with a series of wild strikes but Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gael connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gael. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee with a jab.
Von Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gael is out of range.
Gael appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Gael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gael throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Gael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Gael connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gael looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
Gael misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gael throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Gael fights it but they end up in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gael's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gael is trying to hold Von Lee in close to prevent damage but Von Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Gael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eugene Gael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Lee.
Gael tries to roll over but Von Lee keeps him under control.
Gael gets full guard.
Von Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Lee stands up over Gael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gael looking to control.
Von Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Gael is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Lee 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!

After winning the bout, Clifton Von Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GEN presents EPIC HYPE NIGHT!     
Date:   Sep 21, 2016
#R1#
Gael shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourdain as he avoids it easily.
Bourdain wants to clinch up but Gael keeps it at a distance.
Bourdain connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eugene Gael has been cut.
Bourdain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gael misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Bourdain is predictable there #TD#
and Gael counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourdain is looking to control Gael's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bourdain avoid being mounted?
Gael keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gael wants to pass to mount but Bourdain is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourdain is refusing to be controlled, as Gael sits in half guard.
Bourdain wants to control but Gael is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Bourdain holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bourdain wants to control but Gael passes into side. #SUB#
Gael is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourdain has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gael is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bourdain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gael looking to control but instead Bourdain has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bourdain wants to get back to full guard.
Gael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourdain keeps working. #T2#
Bourdain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gael.
Gael wants to pass to mount but Bourdain is defending the position.
Bourdain felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bourdain is looking for a sweep. Gael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gael is trying to control the action in half guard but Bourdain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gael is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bourdain regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Gael postures up in Bourdain's guard and throws a big left but Bourdain blocks it.
Gael sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bourdain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Bourdain.
Gael keeps the fight on the outside.
Bourdain slips under a jab from Gael.
Gael scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Bourdain has been cut.
Gael misses with a double jab.
Gael sets himself, and Bourdain steps forward looking for the clinch! Gael avoids it this time.
Anthony Bourdain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gael throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourdain tries to clinch there but Gael circles away.
Gael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourdain tries to clinch but Gael moves out of range.
Bourdain lands a nice hook to Gael's body. Gael takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Bourdain.#T4#
Bourdain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gael.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bourdain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gael if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Gael pushes Bourdain up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourdain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gael's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Gael.
Gael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bourdain backwards.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
Bourdain blocks a body shot from Gael.
A bit of stalling here from Gael.
A right hook to the body lands for Bourdain.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
Bourdain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gael cracks Bourdain with a nice body shot.
Bourdain blocks a body shot from Gael.
Bourdain working Gael over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Gael dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Bourdain drops Gael with a beautiful combination! Gael stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bourdain is looking for the KO!
Bourdain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bourdain doesn't manage to clinch there - Gael circles away.
Gael appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anthony Bourdain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bourdain clinches up against the cage.
Gael blocks an elbow strike from Bourdain.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bourdain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bourdain leaning against his opponent.
Gael lands a nice uppercut.
Gael blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourdain's elbow.
Gael struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourdain controls his hands.
Bourdain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Eugene Gael's cut is getting worse.
Bourdain digs a right hand underneath Gael's ribcage. Gael let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bourdain lands an uppercut.
Bourdain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gael's efforts to push away.#BC#
Gael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Bourdain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bourdain. Gael shrugs it off though.
Gael scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bourdain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gael paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Bourdain takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bourdain.
Gael lands with a left to the head.
Gael scores with a shoulder strike.
Gael working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bourdain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaels head.
Bourdain misses with the head strike.
Gael is trying to stall.
Bourdain has Gael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bourdain landing knees to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bourdain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bourdain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gael.
Gael managing to block the knees to the body from Bourdain.
Gael leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bourdain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gael's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bourdain.
Gael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bourdain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gael lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gael.
Bourdain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bourdain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
Gael cracks Bourdain with a nice body shot.#T3#
Gael lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourdain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gael.
Gael presses Bourdain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bourdain is breathing heavily.
Gael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bourdain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gael's elbow.
Gael gets through Bourdain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bourdain stops a takedown attempt from Gael.
Bourdain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bourdain scores with a shoulder strike.
Bourdain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gael lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Bourdain as the two fighters clinch.
Bourdain struggles to land a body shot inside as Gael controls his hands.
Gael wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bourdain to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Bourdain tries to work over Gael's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourdain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Bourdain can't find room to land a body shot as Gael controls the action.
Anthony Bourdain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bourdain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gael prevents a body shot from Bourdain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
Gael lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bourdain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gael wants to stall.
Bourdain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gael's elbow.
Bourdain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bourdain tries to throw a body punch but Gael avoids it by throwing Bourdain back against the cage.
Bourdain misses with a body punch. #TD#
Gael gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gael seems to be working for a kimura but Bourdain defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Bourdain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gael clinches. #BC#
Gael breaks from the clinch.
Bourdain lands a leg kick that knocks Gael off balance momentarily.
Bourdain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bourdain looks to land a body kick but Gael moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Gael there.#CL2#
Bourdain clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gael.
Gael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourdain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaels head. #TD#
Gael jumps guard.
Bourdain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bourdain wants to stand but Gael has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bourdain looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Gael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bourdain wants to control from the top but Gael keeps moving. #SUB#
Gael has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bourdain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gael.
Bourdain trying to control the position but Gael is working away. #SU2#
Bourdain decides to stand back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bourdain. Gael shrugs it off though.
Gael fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bourdain is out of range.
Bourdain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bourdain tries to work over Gael's front leg with a kick but Gael checks it.
Gael avoids a kick to the body.
Bourdain looks to land a body kick but Gael moved away.
Gael lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bourdain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gael prevents a body shot from Bourdain.
Bourdain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gael leaning against his opponent.
Bourdain can't find room to land a body shot as Gael controls the action. #TD#
Gael works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bourdain keeping full guard, as Gael tries to pass. #T3#
Bourdain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gael is one step ahead there.
Eugene Gael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bourdain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gael trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourdain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gael wants to pass the guard but Bourdain is keeping the position.
Gael trying to control but Bourdain is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gael looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gael trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourdain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick from Bourdain misses.
Bourdain misses with a body kick.
Bourdain tries to move into range but Gael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gael loads up on a big right hand but Bourdain slips the punch.
Gael changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourdain tries to avoid it but Gael manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourdain to the ground. Bourdain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Bourdain closes the distance and pushes Gael back into the cage.
Gael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bourdains head.
Bourdain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourdain struggles to land a body shot inside as Gael controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Bourdain.
I think Bourdain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Bourdain!

After winning the bout, Anthony Bourdain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: G #33 JEBE vs NG     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Dall finds it's target.
Gael throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Gael counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Gael is out of range.
Gael throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gael moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gael.
Gael swings widly with a right hand
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall swings for the body but Gael moves out of range.
Gael doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gael thumps Dall with a low kick.
Gael avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.#T1#
Dall walks into a left hand.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gael is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Gael works the jab nicely.
Gael takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Gael has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Gael jumps guard and drags Dall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gael has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gael is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Gael keeps trying to improve his position.
Gael trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
My spies in River's Edge Gym inform me that Gael has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gael wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Dall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gael puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dall trying to hold on to Gael's head to control him but Gael postures up.
Gael wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Gael is working for a submission of some sort.
Gael prevents Dall from improving his position.
Gael with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dall is staying active underneath Gael, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gael is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gael seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall managing to control the position. #SUB#
Dall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gael uses it to pass to side control.
Gael sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dall is looking to reverse the position.
Dall gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Gael dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Gael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gael scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Gael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eugene Gael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Gael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Kazzym Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gael scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Kazzym Dall has been cut.
Dall lands a jab to Gael's midsection.
Dall is looking to wear down Gael with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A bone on bone clash there as Gael blocks the leg kick.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Gael takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gael pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. Gael follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gael tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Gael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Dall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gael tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Gael's knee but Gael avoids it well.
Gael let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gael connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
A big left from Dall misses.
Gael throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Gael moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gael blocks the body kick. #TD#
Dall dives in and scores a takedown into Gael's guard.#SUB2#
Gael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gael swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Gael's legs - danger averted.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall passes Gael's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gael wants to get back to full guard.
Dall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gael!
Dall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gael is looking to escape.
Eugene Gael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall avoids the attempt from Gael to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gael is looking to escape.
Gael tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Gael slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Gael defends it. #SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Gael defends the submission attempt.
Dall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gael's thigh. Gael counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazzym Dall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazzym Dall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Dall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gael is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gael avoids the body shot from Dall.
Gael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gael is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Gael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gael is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
Gael controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gael prevents Dall from improving his position.#T1#
Dall is looking to control Gael's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dall is defending against the submission attempts here by Gael.
Dall wants to improve his position but Gael is controlling well.
Gael is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
Gael performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gael prevents Dall from improving his position.
Gael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working. #SUB2#
Gael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gael jumps into side control!#T3#
Gael controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Gael wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dall, who protects the arm well.
Gael is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gael trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Gael passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dall! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall stops Gael from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gael pulls Dall in to control the position.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Gael is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall trying to control the action but Gael is working from the bottom.
Gael wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Gael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gael 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Gael!

A very excited looking Eugene Gael made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR     
Date:   Jul 06, 2016
#R1#
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gael has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gael moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gael lands a front kick.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Gael's corner calls for a 1-2. Gael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Gael moves out of range.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Gael counters with a right hand to the body.
Gael lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gael looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well. #CL#
Nixon moves into range and clinches up with Gael.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gael lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land. #T1#
Nixon has had enough of the clinch but Gael keeps him there for the moment.
Gael lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Gael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gael tries for a takedown but Nixon manages to get underhooks.
Gael can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon tries a body shot but Gael blocks it. #TD2#
Gael pulls guard.
Gael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gael trying to keep a closed guard but Nixon is proving a slippery customer.
Nixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gael looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Nixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nixon postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gael stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gael checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Gael lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon jabs at Gael's body.
Gael throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nixon's waist but Nixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gael off to one side.
Evil Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Gael.
Nixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gael doesn't seem bothered though.
Gael lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Eugene Gael has been cut.
Gael works the jab nicely.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Gael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Gael closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon stalls. #T4#
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gael blocks an uppercut.
Gael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gael wants to break free but Nixon has control.
Gael misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
I was talking to Nixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Nixon.
Nixon stalling in the clinch.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gael's elbow.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon tries a body shot but Gael blocks it.
Gael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gael breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eugene Gael's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gael misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gael thinking.
Eugene Gael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gael moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Gael throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon swings for the body but Gael moves out of range. #CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gael can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon is trying to stall.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon works on Gael's body with a couple of short punches.
Gael can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gael blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Gael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gael has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Gael. Those never looked like landing.
Evil Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gael throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Nixon misses.
Nixon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gael throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gael.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon throws a body punch but Gael moves out of range.
Nixon throws a body punch but Gael moves out of range.
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Gael slips a jab from Nixon.
Gael walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gael slips under a jab.
Gael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gael takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gael lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Gael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gael was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A clash of legs there as Gael blocks the low kick.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon misses with a hook. Gael ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Gael moves away and avoids it.
Gael replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nixon blocks it well.
Gael looks to throw a body kick
and Nixon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gael really felt that one!
Gael connects with a jab.
Gael misses with a looping left.
Gael throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gael.
Nixon takes a swing at Gael's ribcage but misses.
Nixon lands with a right hand.
Gael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gael.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Gael tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Gael.
Gael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gael can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Gael.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Gael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon stalling.
Nixon trying to stall but Gael improves his position.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gael can do to turn this around?
Nixon prevents a body shot from Gael.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gael.
Gael is breathing heavily.
Gael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Gael looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Gael's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Nixon finds it's way through Gael's defenses.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Gael is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nixon with a body shot.
Gael keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Nixon finds it's target.
Gael moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Gael misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gael.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Gael throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Gael tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Gael misses.
Nixon lands a front kick.
Gael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Gael moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gael.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon lands a left hand. #BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon thows a body kick. Gael tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
Gael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gael sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gael tries to work over Nixon's front leg with a kick but Nixon checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon blocks a jab.
Gael throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gael.
Gael takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gael.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gael with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eugene Gael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##KD#
Nixon cracks Gael with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nixon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gael to stand back up!#ROC#
Gael is rocked!
Gael throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Gael is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon throws an overhand right that drops Gael like a sack of potatoes! Nixon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: G #21 BOAGRIUS vs MCGILLICUTTY     
Date:   Jun 04, 2016
#R1#
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Gael feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Gael throws a body kick that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Gael.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Gael's shoulder, as Gael tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Gael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmoud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Gael does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Jab, jab by Mahmoud - just one landing.
Gael has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gael was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Gael is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahmoud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mahmoud has closed the distance and engaged Gael in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud 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.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gael throwing a counter right hand but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mahmoud has managed to clinch.
Mahmoud is trying to push Gael away but Gael has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gael fails to land.
Gael controlling the action here for a moment.
Gael is looking to control Mahmoud's arms but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gael has his back to the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gael is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahmoud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Gael controls his hands.
Gael prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Gael blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud presses Gael against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Gael breaks from the clinch.
Gael walks into a jab.
Mahmoud throws a series of punches but Gael moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Gael is just out of range.#T2#
Gael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmoud thumps Gael with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Gael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud with a poor takedown
and Gael counters with a solid body kick.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Gael tries a head kick but it misses.
Gael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Gael.
Gael misses with a body kick.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gael feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahmoud blocks a head kick by Gael. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Gael.
Gael cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg.
Gael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a jab to the head.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gael connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahmoud. Mahmoud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahmoud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gael rather than just go for the knockout.
Gael takes one to the chin there.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Gael's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud fails with a takedown attempt.
Gael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gael slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Mahmoud with a hook.
Mahmoud works Gael's body with a nice hook.
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!
Mahmoud punishes Gael's body with a nice straight punch.
Gael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud throws out a powerful jab.
Gael connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gael misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud goes for a takedown attempt but Gael pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eugene Gael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameh Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to clinch there but Gael circles away.
And Gael counters with a quick kick to the body but Mahmoud blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gael manages to avoid it.
Gael feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Gael gets a clinch.
Gael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gael's elbow.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Gael blocks it.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahmoud as Gael tries to tie him up.
Mahmoud is leaning against Gael and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gael working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tries for a takedown but Gael manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gael tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Gael controls the action.
Gael can't get the takedown.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Gael avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Gael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Gael's defenses.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Gael avoids it easily.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Gael's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud digs a good hook to Gael's body.
Gael throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Gael's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Gael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud scores with a nice strike.
Gael swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Gael throws a leg kick that misses.
Gael moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mahmoud. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud lands an elbow.
Mahmoud landing a few strikes.
Gael is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Mahmoud stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gael takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mahmoud trying to control the action but Gael is working from the bottom.
Gael manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mahmoud's best efforts.#T3#
Gael is pressing down on Mahmoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mahmoud forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mahmoud seems content to control.
Gael on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gael trying to hold on to Mahmoud's head to control him but Mahmoud postures up.
Well, if Mahmoud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahmoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmoud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahmoud. #T4#
Mahmoud wants to control but Gael is keeping him busy.
Mahmoud controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Gael is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gael wants to slow Mahmoud down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Mahmoud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gael was covering up waiting for the punch and Mahmoud finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mahmoud working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gael is looking to clinch but Mahmoud is avoiding it.
Gael's corner calls for a 1-2. Gael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gael. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Mahmoud feints and as Gael raises his hands in defense, Mahmoud changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gael has Mahmoud pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Gael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahmoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gael trying to keep a closed guard but Mahmoud is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gael keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mahmoud preventing the sweep.
Mahmoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mahmoud trying to control but Gael is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gael throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahmoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mahmoud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gael works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mahmoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahmoud has managed to get both his arms back between Gael's legs - danger averted.
Mahmoud won't allow Gael to sweep him here.
Mahmoud controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gael thows a leg kick but Mahmoud checks it #TD2#
and Mahmoud decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gael's guard.
Mahmoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eugene Gael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mahmoud landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahmoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mahmoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
More stalling from Mahmoud.
Gael trying to control the position.
Mahmoud controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mahmoud passes Gael's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahmoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Gael is refusing to be controlled, as Mahmoud sits in half guard.
Mahmoud trying to control from Gael's half guard. Gael has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Gael keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahmoud looking to sit in guard and control but Gael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahmoud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahmoud 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sameh Mahmoud made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GENERATION #13     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1#
Gael turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gael has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gael lands with a good body shot.
Julius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws the left hand but Gael avoids the punch easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gael.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gael moves out of range.
Gael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gael slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Gael connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gael.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gael wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gael uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gael sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
A short left from Gael.
Gael lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Gael as the two fighters clinch.
Gael pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gael works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Gael dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Gael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Gael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Gael tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Gael back against the cage.
Gael lands a nice uppercut.
Gael's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gael cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.#BC#
Gael breaks from the clinch.
Julius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Gael circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Gael closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gael is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
Gael lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Gael.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Gael lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Gael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gael prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gael was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Gael is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.#CL#
Gael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gael blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gael seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gael's brow.
Gael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gael.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Gael avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Gael is controlling the position. #BC#
Gael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gael tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Gael drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Gael.
Gael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.#T4#
Gael lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Gael avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gael moves out of range.
Gael slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gael bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Gael avoids nicely.
Jackson looks winded!
Gael checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Gael pushes him off.
It looked like Gael wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Gael dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Gael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gael keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Gael on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson lands with a hook. Gael tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Gael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gael is avoiding it.
Jackson takes one on the button.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Gael punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gael keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Eugene Gael is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Gael has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gael lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gael finish him?
Gael unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jackson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gael is unloading with more strikes now! Jackson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugene Gael!
A victorious Eugene Gael thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Julius Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, that guy sucks. How the fuck did he beat me!!!'.

 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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