Post by The Sandmen on Jul 4, 2012 14:38:06 GMT -5
Hector Lombard! Hector Lombard! This is what the people are chanting here.
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Lombard while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hector Lombard is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lombard jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Hector Lombard pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Tanner's head
Those punches are hitting! Tanner covers his head!
Tanner has a small cut in his Forehead
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and advance towards Lombard trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Hector Lombard lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Tanner is standing while Lombard is on the ground on his back
Hector Lombard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Hector Lombard is standing now.
Tanner steps forward
Hector Lombard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Nose
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Tanner!
Some big punches are landing!
Tanner is holding Hector Lombard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Hector Lombard and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Lombard breaks the lock.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Hector Lombard's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Hector Lombard to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Hector Lombard hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Tanner
Hector Lombard isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Hector Lombard unil he can pull his arm free! Lombard lost his dominant position.
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Tanner manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Lombard
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Hector Lombard circles around Tanner
Hector Lombard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Hector Lombard pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lombard jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Hector Lombard is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Tanner
Lombard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Tanner from the side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Evan Tanner
Hector Lombard looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Hector Lombard on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Tanner's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Hector Lombard sits high on Evan Tanner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tanner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tanner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Hector Lombard and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lombard and it cost him top position.
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Lombard suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Hector Lombard!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Lombard sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Hector Lombard's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Hector Lombard to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lombard is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Lombard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lombard is clinching with Tanner.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner slightly pushes Lombard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Hector Lombard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Tanner looks to be in very good shape.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Hector Lombard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Tanner
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tanner.
Tanner uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Lombard is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Tanner 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.
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
Tanner is not making himself an easy target.
Lombard misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Tanner holds Hector Lombard's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Lombard put Evan Tanner in closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to open Lombard's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Lombard is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Lombard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lombard's side.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lombard's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lombard's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg...
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lombard's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Lombard misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lombard's being punished here!
Lombard has a small cut in his Chin
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Hector Lombard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Hector Lombard 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 Tanner's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner pushes Hector Lombard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Left cheek
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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Lombard wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lombard circles out and slips free of Evan Tanner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hector Lombard work his BJJ game.
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lombard is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Hector Lombard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner hooks Lombard's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Hector Lombard manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Lombard
He succeeds!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Lombard is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hector Lombard!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hector Lombard tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Hector Lombard gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Lombard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hector Lombard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Lombard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tanner's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Lombard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hector Lombard fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Tanner
Nice beating Evan Tanner has received.
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hector Lombard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to show some ground skills
Evan Tanner put Lombard in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Evan Tanner.
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Round 4
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Lombard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Lombard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tanner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner circles around Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lombard goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lombard is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Hector Lombard and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lombard's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Hector Lombard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
Lombard struggles to free himself
Hector Lombard breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Lombard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hector Lombard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing Lombard to pull guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Tanner is locking that kimura...
That kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Lombard Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Lombard's eyes...
Lombard breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Lombard.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Left cheek
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Evan Tanner looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hector Lombard can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lombard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Hector Lombard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lombard misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Hector Lombard is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
A left hook from Tanner
grazes the chin of Lombard.
Lombard's Chin is beginning to swell
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Lombard, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Tanner's face.
The cutman is working on Lombard's face.
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Round 5
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Tanner is holding Hector Lombard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
You can see Lombard's blood making stains in the mat.
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hector Lombard tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lombard's eyes...
That guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Hector Lombard slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Hector Lombard is a bloody mess!
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lombard Hyper-extended his left arm
Hector Lombard attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Evan Tanner's ribs!
Tanner struggles and protects himself.
Evan Tanner pushes away Lombard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lombard stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hector Lombard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tanner wants nothing of that and pushes Lombard.
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard is a bloody mess!
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lombard is covering himself! Tanner tries to force the situation and Lombard clumsily gives his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Lombard has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Lombard control.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lombard! Tanner has one hook in and keeps working!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with one hook in
Lombard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lombard is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with one hook in
Hector Lombard is a bloody mess!
Tanner tries to open up Hector Lombard's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lombard in the side of the head
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with one hook in
Tanner has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lombard.
Nicely done! Tanner now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with two hooks in
Lombard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lombard is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with two hooks in
You can see Lombard's blood making stains in the mat.
Tanner tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lombard!
Tanner has one of his arm over Hector Lombard's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with two hooks in
Hector Lombard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evan Tanner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Lombard's eyes...
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Lombard struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Tanner secures the lock while Hector Lombard refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Armbar) at 3:29 Round 5
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/29 (76%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1045 s
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 13/31 (42%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1056 s
Okay so this was a very good fight. All Hector round 1 but he was unable to get a finish. Tanner spent rounds 2 and 3 neutralizing Lombard, and getting his head back into the fight. In round 4, Tanner came in for the finish, doing massive damage and turning the fight around. He probably did enough to get the decision, but round 5 was the big difference-maker. And he came out STRONG, and finished the fight with flying colours.
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Lombard while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hector Lombard is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lombard jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Hector Lombard pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Tanner's head
Those punches are hitting! Tanner covers his head!
Tanner has a small cut in his Forehead
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and advance towards Lombard trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Hector Lombard lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Tanner is standing while Lombard is on the ground on his back
Hector Lombard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Hector Lombard is standing now.
Tanner steps forward
Hector Lombard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Nose
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Tanner!
Some big punches are landing!
Tanner is holding Hector Lombard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Hector Lombard and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Lombard breaks the lock.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Hector Lombard's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Hector Lombard to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Hector Lombard hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Tanner
Hector Lombard isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Hector Lombard unil he can pull his arm free! Lombard lost his dominant position.
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Tanner manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Lombard
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Hector Lombard circles around Tanner
Hector Lombard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Hector Lombard pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lombard jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Hector Lombard is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Tanner
Lombard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Tanner from the side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Evan Tanner
Hector Lombard looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Hector Lombard on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Tanner's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Hector Lombard sits high on Evan Tanner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tanner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tanner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Hector Lombard and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lombard and it cost him top position.
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Lombard suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Hector Lombard!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Lombard sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Hector Lombard's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Hector Lombard to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lombard is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Lombard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lombard is clinching with Tanner.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner slightly pushes Lombard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Hector Lombard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Tanner looks to be in very good shape.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Hector Lombard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Tanner
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tanner.
Tanner uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Lombard is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Tanner 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.
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
Tanner is not making himself an easy target.
Lombard misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Tanner holds Hector Lombard's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Lombard put Evan Tanner in closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to open Lombard's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Lombard is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Lombard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lombard's side.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lombard's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lombard's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg...
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lombard's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Lombard misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lombard's being punished here!
Lombard has a small cut in his Chin
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Hector Lombard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Hector Lombard 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 Tanner's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner pushes Hector Lombard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Left cheek
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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Lombard wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lombard circles out and slips free of Evan Tanner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hector Lombard work his BJJ game.
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lombard is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Hector Lombard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner hooks Lombard's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Hector Lombard manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Lombard
He succeeds!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Lombard is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hector Lombard!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hector Lombard tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Hector Lombard gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Lombard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hector Lombard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Lombard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tanner's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Tanner
Lombard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hector Lombard fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Tanner
Nice beating Evan Tanner has received.
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hector Lombard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to show some ground skills
Evan Tanner put Lombard in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Evan Tanner.
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Round 4
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Lombard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Lombard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tanner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner circles around Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lombard goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lombard is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Hector Lombard and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lombard's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Hector Lombard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
Lombard struggles to free himself
Hector Lombard breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Lombard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hector Lombard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing Lombard to pull guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Tanner is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Tanner is locking that kimura...
That kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Lombard Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Lombard's eyes...
Lombard breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Lombard.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Left cheek
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Evan Tanner looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hector Lombard can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lombard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Hector Lombard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lombard misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lombard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Hector Lombard is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
A left hook from Tanner
grazes the chin of Lombard.
Lombard's Chin is beginning to swell
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Lombard, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Tanner's face.
The cutman is working on Lombard's face.
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Round 5
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Tanner is holding Hector Lombard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
You can see Lombard's blood making stains in the mat.
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hector Lombard tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lombard's eyes...
That guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Hector Lombard slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Tanner
Hector Lombard is a bloody mess!
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lombard Hyper-extended his left arm
Hector Lombard attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Evan Tanner's ribs!
Tanner struggles and protects himself.
Evan Tanner pushes away Lombard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lombard stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hector Lombard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tanner wants nothing of that and pushes Lombard.
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard is a bloody mess!
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lombard is covering himself! Tanner tries to force the situation and Lombard clumsily gives his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard
Lombard doesn't stop bleeding.
Lombard has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Lombard control.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lombard! Tanner has one hook in and keeps working!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with one hook in
Lombard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lombard is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with one hook in
Hector Lombard is a bloody mess!
Tanner tries to open up Hector Lombard's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lombard in the side of the head
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with one hook in
Tanner has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lombard.
Nicely done! Tanner now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with two hooks in
Lombard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lombard is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with two hooks in
You can see Lombard's blood making stains in the mat.
Tanner tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lombard!
Tanner has one of his arm over Hector Lombard's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Tanner is in rear mount over Lombard with two hooks in
Hector Lombard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evan Tanner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Lombard's eyes...
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Lombard struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Tanner secures the lock while Hector Lombard refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Armbar) at 3:29 Round 5
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/29 (76%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1045 s
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 13/31 (42%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1056 s
Okay so this was a very good fight. All Hector round 1 but he was unable to get a finish. Tanner spent rounds 2 and 3 neutralizing Lombard, and getting his head back into the fight. In round 4, Tanner came in for the finish, doing massive damage and turning the fight around. He probably did enough to get the decision, but round 5 was the big difference-maker. And he came out STRONG, and finished the fight with flying colours.