Post by The Sandmen on Feb 22, 2012 14:16:57 GMT -5
Hector Lombard! Hector Lombard! This is what the people are chanting here.
Matt Serra is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Hector Lombard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Matt Serra tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Hector Lombard swings...
hard impact to Serra's face!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Serra!
Lombard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Right cheek
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
Serra doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Serra forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Serra.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hector Lombard throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Matt Serra launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lombard's knee!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Serra's head
Those punches are hitting! Serra covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard grapple with Matt Serra and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Serra managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lombard struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Lombard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Serra
Hector Lombard pushes Matt Serra against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lombard jumps and tries to free his leg! Serra doesn't allow this but Hector Lombard is able to get half guard here.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Serra
Hector Lombard pushes Serra's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Serra is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Serra, who is barely covering up!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
Lombard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lombard's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Lombard knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Solid shots!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Serra's face with those brutal elbows! Serra needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Serra struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hector Lombard.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Lombard won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Hector Lombard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Serra is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard catch Matt Serra's left arm and tries a kimura
Matt Serra holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Serra into his guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Lombard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Serra's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Serra takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Lombard throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
A right hand from Hector Lombard
surprises Serra!
Hector Lombard just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Serra may be in trouble!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Matt Serra's ribs!
Serra struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra grapple with Hector Lombard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lombard manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Lombard is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Lombard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Hector Lombard rolls him over and takes his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Serra
Serra has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lombard is unable to move under Serra control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Serra
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Serra! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Serra with one hook in
Lombard tries to end this with a RNC!
Serra manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lombard
Matt Serra throws down elbows...
Lombard is not making himself an easy target.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Lombard measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lombard
Matt Serra tries to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Hector Lombard sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Matt Serra is looking to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Hector Lombard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lombard leans and gets Matt Serra's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
Lombard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hector Lombard pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hector Lombard throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Serra is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lombard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hector Lombard
Serra ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Hector Lombard attempts to cut off Serra with punches
Serra reels from the strikes.
Lombard is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Matt Serra work his BJJ game.
Matt Serra attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Hector Lombard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lombard tries to cover his face,
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Lombard uses his strength to keep Lombard at a disadvantage
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard fires a barrage of punches at Serra's head!
This is bad! Lombard is just pounding on Matt Serra's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Serra
Hector Lombard tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Lombard tries to open up Matt Serra's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Serra in the side of the head
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard looks to mount Matt Serra...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Serra's face!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Serra has a small cut in his Chin
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard moves to better his position on the ground...
Hector Lombard viciously slams hammer blows to Serra's face!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Serra to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Serra.
Serra has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Hector Lombard by TKO (GnP) at 2:05 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/43 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Serra had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany).
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Hector Lombard. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
What a fight!
Matt Serra is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Hector Lombard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Matt Serra tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Hector Lombard swings...
hard impact to Serra's face!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Serra!
Lombard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Right cheek
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
Serra doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Serra forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Serra.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hector Lombard throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Matt Serra launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lombard's knee!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Serra's head
Those punches are hitting! Serra covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard grapple with Matt Serra and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Serra managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lombard struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Lombard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Serra
Hector Lombard pushes Matt Serra against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lombard jumps and tries to free his leg! Serra doesn't allow this but Hector Lombard is able to get half guard here.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Serra
Hector Lombard pushes Serra's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Serra is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Serra, who is barely covering up!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
Lombard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lombard's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Lombard knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Solid shots!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Serra's face with those brutal elbows! Serra needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Serra struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hector Lombard.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Lombard won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Hector Lombard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Serra is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard catch Matt Serra's left arm and tries a kimura
Matt Serra holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Serra into his guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Lombard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Serra's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Serra takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Lombard throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
A right hand from Hector Lombard
surprises Serra!
Hector Lombard just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Serra may be in trouble!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Matt Serra's ribs!
Serra struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra grapple with Hector Lombard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lombard manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Lombard is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Lombard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Hector Lombard rolls him over and takes his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Serra
Serra has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lombard is unable to move under Serra control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Serra
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Serra! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Serra with one hook in
Lombard tries to end this with a RNC!
Serra manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lombard
Matt Serra throws down elbows...
Lombard is not making himself an easy target.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Lombard measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lombard
Matt Serra tries to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Hector Lombard sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Matt Serra is looking to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Hector Lombard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lombard leans and gets Matt Serra's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lombard
Serra is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
Lombard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hector Lombard pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hector Lombard throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Serra is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lombard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hector Lombard
Serra ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Hector Lombard attempts to cut off Serra with punches
Serra reels from the strikes.
Lombard is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Matt Serra work his BJJ game.
Matt Serra attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Hector Lombard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lombard tries to cover his face,
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Lombard uses his strength to keep Lombard at a disadvantage
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard fires a barrage of punches at Serra's head!
This is bad! Lombard is just pounding on Matt Serra's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Serra
Hector Lombard tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Lombard tries to open up Matt Serra's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Serra in the side of the head
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard looks to mount Matt Serra...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Lombard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Serra's face!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Serra has a small cut in his Chin
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Matt Serra
Hector Lombard moves to better his position on the ground...
Hector Lombard viciously slams hammer blows to Serra's face!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Serra to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Serra.
Serra has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Hector Lombard by TKO (GnP) at 2:05 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/43 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Serra had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany).
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Hector Lombard. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
What a fight!