Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Jan 30, 2018 8:44:49 GMT -5
Lombard enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Hector Lombard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Murilo Bustamante looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bustamante is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is the referee.
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Round 1
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Hector Lombard and Murilo Bustamante touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Murilo Bustamante jumps back and jabs
Lombard seems staggered and Murilo Bustamante runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lombard has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lombard wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Bustamante doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bustamante who put distance between them
A left hook from Lombard
grazes the chin of Bustamante.
Bustamante launches a kick
but Hector Lombard avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lombard is holding Murilo Bustamante's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Lombard tries to move to full mount!
Bustamante won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Lombard tries to escape from closed guard...
Lombard struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to free his leg
Hector Lombard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Lombard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hector Lombard pushes Murilo Bustamante down and prevents his attempts to escape
the referee 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Lombard.
Bustamante receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Bustamante decides to launch some tentative punches
Lombard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Bustamante with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lombard moves forward and holds Bustamante
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
the referee sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lombard goes to the body...
his punches graze Bustamante's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Bustamante jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Murilo Bustamante pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lombard gets hold of a leg and trips Bustamante to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
Lombard breaks the closed guard of Murilo Bustamante and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lombard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Bustamante's guard.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Murilo Bustamante
Solid shots!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Hector Lombard passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante regains full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard was tooling Murilo Bustamante for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Murilo Bustamante lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lombard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murilo Bustamante tries to close the guard.
Bustamante put Hector Lombard in closed guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante sits up and gets an arm around Lombard's neck!
Lombard pushes Murilo Bustamante back to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lombard.
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Round 2
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Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Bustamante in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante struggles and launches a few punches to Lombard's head
Those punches are hitting! Lombard covers his head!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Murilo Bustamante's ribs!
Murilo Bustamante's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hector Lombard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante and Hector Lombard are cliched up against the cage. Bustamante steps for a throw
Hector Lombard is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Lombard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Lombard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Bustamante's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Brutal punches to Lombard's face while in the clinch!
Lombard pushes Murilo Bustamante with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bustamante leads with a punch
Hector Lombard evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Bustamante tries to grapple
He puts Lombard in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hector Lombard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard and Murilo Bustamante are cliched up against the cage. Lombard steps for a throw
Murilo Bustamante is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Bustamante doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Bustamante forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Murilo Bustamante doesn't let Hector Lombard get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Murilo Bustamante's ribs!
Murilo Bustamante's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante circles out and slips free of Hector Lombard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Bustamante is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lombard.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Lombard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
Lombard grabs Murilo Bustamante
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Lombard moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
Bustamante ties him up.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to open Bustamante's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hector Lombard. Bustamante is unable to cover himself now!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Hector Lombard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Lombard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lombard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lombard looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Lombard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to pass to mount...
Lombard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Murilo Bustamante.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Murilo Bustamante has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Lombard is taking this opportunity to rest.
the referee 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.
Murilo Bustamante's mind is definitely in the fight, Lombard just got nailed! Murilo Bustamante saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Lombard moves aside and dodges.
Bustamante has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Murilo Bustamante throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hector Lombard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Hector Lombard has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bustamante
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante and Hector Lombard are cliched up against the cage. Bustamante steps for a throw
Hector Lombard is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Murilo Bustamante hovers above Lombard
Good punches to Lombard's body.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Murilo Bustamante aggressively and repeatedly punches Lombard.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Hector Lombard, who is barely covering up!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante fires a barrage of punches at Lombard's head!
The punches go wide.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Not a desiderable position that Bustamante is in now. Hector Lombard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Nice beating Hector Lombard has received.
Lombard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bustamante's ribs.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bustamante is trying to counter now!
Bustamante tries to jump to side mount.
Hector Lombard closed his guard around Murilo Bustamante.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Hector Lombard's arm and tries an armbar!
Lombard hold his own hand and breaks Bustamante's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Murilo Bustamante.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hector Lombard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bustamante misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Murilo Bustamante holds Hector Lombard and prevents him from moving to a better position!
the referee 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.
Bustamante is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Murilo Bustamante.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hector Lombard's punches
Lombard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Bustamante fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hector Lombard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bustamante's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He succeeds!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Good looking punches from Murilo Bustamante on the ground
deflected by Lombard.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Bustamante is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante 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!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Murilo Bustamante can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Murilo Bustamante isolates Hector Lombard's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hector Lombard is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Bustamante steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Murilo Bustamante throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lombard's face with those brutal elbows! Lombard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Bustamante launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hector Lombard is not able to stop Lombard ground skills and Murilo Bustamante moves to side mount!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
the referee didn't see that!
the referee tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Lombard is in now. Murilo Bustamante is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bustamante fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lombard sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Lombard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Lombard lifts Murilo Bustamante up off the ground
...big slam!
Crushing shot to Bustamante's body! He's holding his side
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Lombard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hector Lombard tries to open Bustamante's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hector Lombard. Bustamante is unable to cover himself now!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Lombard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Lombard climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Lombard moves backwards and gestures for Murilo Bustamante to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Murilo Bustamante is standing now.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Bustamante is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lombard.
Murilo Bustamante just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lombard may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Lombard launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bustamante stops that one with his ribs!
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's chin with an uppercut while Bustamante lands some great crosses.
Hector Lombard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bustamante goes down.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lombard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Lombard
He is not able to do it
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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 Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bustamante's face!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Hector Lombard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Lombard launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bustamante is covering himself! Lombard tries to force the situation and Bustamante clumsily gives his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Hector Lombard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Bustamante has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to escape from the full mount...
Bustamante struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll on the ground...
Lombard knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hector Lombard
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard grab one of Murilo Bustamante's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Hector Lombard throw Bustamante to the mat like a ragdoll
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Murilo Bustamante launches an up-kick intended for Hector Lombard's head...
Lombard leans out of the way.
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Murilo Bustamante launches an up-kick intended for Hector Lombard's head...
It lands flush with Hector Lombard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Lombard cartwheels towards Bustamante!
Bustamante fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Bustamante is trying to counter now!
Murilo Bustamante kicks his legs trying to keep Hector Lombard away.
Hector Lombard takes a kick to the body.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Murilo Bustamante is standing now.
Murilo Bustamante goes with a looping right hand while Hector Lombard jumps back and jabs
Bustamante seems staggered and Hector Lombard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lombard is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hector Lombard's punches
Bustamante measures the resilience of Lombard's chin with an uppercut while Lombard lands some great crosses.
Bustamante has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Bustamante decides to launch some tentative punches
Hector Lombard takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Murilo Bustamante moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lombard pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Murilo Bustamante fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lombard blocks that. He made it look easy!
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Bustamante!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes Bustamante against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante tries to take Hector Lombard down... Lombard stumbles backwards and Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lombard's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante grapple with Hector Lombard and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Hector Lombard falls hard on the mat with Murilo Bustamante on top of him
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see the foul!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see the foul!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Bustamante's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bustamante tries to cover his face,
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bustamante's side.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Bustamante tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard is cooling the fight on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Bustamante tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He succeeds!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Bustamante is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard has seen better days.
Hector Lombard moves to better his position on the ground...
Hector Lombard viciously slams hammer blows to Bustamante's face!
Bustamante's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hector Lombard rolls Murilo Bustamante to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Lombard tries to end this with a RNC!
Bustamante manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bustamante's side.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Lombard put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Bustamante is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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 Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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.
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Hector Lombard throws his leg over Murilo Bustamante's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Hector Lombard's rear naked choke attempt!
Murilo Bustamante frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Hector Lombard and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Murilo Bustamante 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 referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Lombard, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Hector Lombard by Unanimous Decision
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/35 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 19/35 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/16 (25%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/34 (47%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 943 s
Yeah, Lombard dominated every round except for the 3rd. That's when Bustamante did all his damage, but both performed well. Lombard definitely deserved this win.
Hector Lombard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Murilo Bustamante looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bustamante is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is the referee.
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Round 1
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Hector Lombard and Murilo Bustamante touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Murilo Bustamante jumps back and jabs
Lombard seems staggered and Murilo Bustamante runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lombard has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lombard wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Bustamante doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bustamante who put distance between them
A left hook from Lombard
grazes the chin of Bustamante.
Bustamante launches a kick
but Hector Lombard avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lombard is holding Murilo Bustamante's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Lombard tries to move to full mount!
Bustamante won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Lombard tries to escape from closed guard...
Lombard struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to free his leg
Hector Lombard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Lombard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hector Lombard pushes Murilo Bustamante down and prevents his attempts to escape
the referee 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Lombard.
Bustamante receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Bustamante decides to launch some tentative punches
Lombard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Bustamante with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lombard moves forward and holds Bustamante
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
the referee sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lombard goes to the body...
his punches graze Bustamante's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Bustamante jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Murilo Bustamante pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lombard gets hold of a leg and trips Bustamante to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
Lombard breaks the closed guard of Murilo Bustamante and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lombard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Bustamante's guard.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Murilo Bustamante
Solid shots!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Hector Lombard passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante regains full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard was tooling Murilo Bustamante for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Murilo Bustamante lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lombard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murilo Bustamante tries to close the guard.
Bustamante put Hector Lombard in closed guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante sits up and gets an arm around Lombard's neck!
Lombard pushes Murilo Bustamante back to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lombard.
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Round 2
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Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Bustamante in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante struggles and launches a few punches to Lombard's head
Those punches are hitting! Lombard covers his head!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Murilo Bustamante's ribs!
Murilo Bustamante's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hector Lombard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante and Hector Lombard are cliched up against the cage. Bustamante steps for a throw
Hector Lombard is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Lombard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Lombard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Bustamante's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Brutal punches to Lombard's face while in the clinch!
Lombard pushes Murilo Bustamante with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bustamante leads with a punch
Hector Lombard evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Bustamante tries to grapple
He puts Lombard in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hector Lombard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard and Murilo Bustamante are cliched up against the cage. Lombard steps for a throw
Murilo Bustamante is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Bustamante doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Bustamante forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Murilo Bustamante doesn't let Hector Lombard get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Murilo Bustamante's ribs!
Murilo Bustamante's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante circles out and slips free of Hector Lombard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Bustamante is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lombard.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Lombard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
Lombard grabs Murilo Bustamante
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Lombard moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
Bustamante ties him up.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to open Bustamante's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hector Lombard. Bustamante is unable to cover himself now!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Hector Lombard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Lombard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lombard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lombard looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Lombard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to pass to mount...
Lombard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Murilo Bustamante.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Murilo Bustamante has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Lombard is taking this opportunity to rest.
the referee 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.
Murilo Bustamante's mind is definitely in the fight, Lombard just got nailed! Murilo Bustamante saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Lombard moves aside and dodges.
Bustamante has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Murilo Bustamante throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hector Lombard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Hector Lombard has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bustamante
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante and Hector Lombard are cliched up against the cage. Bustamante steps for a throw
Hector Lombard is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Murilo Bustamante hovers above Lombard
Good punches to Lombard's body.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Murilo Bustamante aggressively and repeatedly punches Lombard.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Hector Lombard, who is barely covering up!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante fires a barrage of punches at Lombard's head!
The punches go wide.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Not a desiderable position that Bustamante is in now. Hector Lombard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Nice beating Hector Lombard has received.
Lombard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bustamante's ribs.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bustamante is trying to counter now!
Bustamante tries to jump to side mount.
Hector Lombard closed his guard around Murilo Bustamante.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Hector Lombard's arm and tries an armbar!
Lombard hold his own hand and breaks Bustamante's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Murilo Bustamante.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hector Lombard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bustamante misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Murilo Bustamante holds Hector Lombard and prevents him from moving to a better position!
the referee 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.
Bustamante is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Murilo Bustamante.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hector Lombard's punches
Lombard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Bustamante fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hector Lombard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bustamante's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He succeeds!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Good looking punches from Murilo Bustamante on the ground
deflected by Lombard.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Bustamante is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante 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!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Murilo Bustamante can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Murilo Bustamante isolates Hector Lombard's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hector Lombard is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Bustamante steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Murilo Bustamante throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lombard's face with those brutal elbows! Lombard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Bustamante launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hector Lombard is not able to stop Lombard ground skills and Murilo Bustamante moves to side mount!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Hector Lombard...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Bustamante is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
the referee didn't see that!
the referee tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Lombard is in now. Murilo Bustamante is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bustamante fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lombard sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Lombard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Lombard lifts Murilo Bustamante up off the ground
...big slam!
Crushing shot to Bustamante's body! He's holding his side
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Lombard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hector Lombard tries to open Bustamante's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hector Lombard. Bustamante is unable to cover himself now!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Lombard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Lombard climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Lombard moves backwards and gestures for Murilo Bustamante to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Murilo Bustamante is standing now.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Bustamante is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lombard.
Murilo Bustamante just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lombard may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Lombard launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bustamante stops that one with his ribs!
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's chin with an uppercut while Bustamante lands some great crosses.
Hector Lombard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bustamante goes down.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lombard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Lombard
He is not able to do it
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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 Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bustamante's face!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Bustamante
Hector Lombard is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Hector Lombard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Bustamante
Lombard launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bustamante is covering himself! Lombard tries to force the situation and Bustamante clumsily gives his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Hector Lombard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Bustamante has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to escape from the full mount...
Bustamante struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll on the ground...
Lombard knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hector Lombard
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard grab one of Murilo Bustamante's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Hector Lombard throw Bustamante to the mat like a ragdoll
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Murilo Bustamante launches an up-kick intended for Hector Lombard's head...
Lombard leans out of the way.
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Murilo Bustamante launches an up-kick intended for Hector Lombard's head...
It lands flush with Hector Lombard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Lombard is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Lombard cartwheels towards Bustamante!
Bustamante fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Bustamante is trying to counter now!
Murilo Bustamante kicks his legs trying to keep Hector Lombard away.
Hector Lombard takes a kick to the body.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Murilo Bustamante is standing now.
Murilo Bustamante goes with a looping right hand while Hector Lombard jumps back and jabs
Bustamante seems staggered and Hector Lombard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lombard is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hector Lombard's punches
Bustamante measures the resilience of Lombard's chin with an uppercut while Lombard lands some great crosses.
Bustamante has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Bustamante decides to launch some tentative punches
Hector Lombard takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Murilo Bustamante moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lombard pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Murilo Bustamante fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lombard blocks that. He made it look easy!
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Bustamante!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes Bustamante against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante tries to take Hector Lombard down... Lombard stumbles backwards and Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lombard's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante grapple with Hector Lombard and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Hector Lombard falls hard on the mat with Murilo Bustamante on top of him
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see the foul!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see the foul!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Bustamante's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bustamante tries to cover his face,
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bustamante's side.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Bustamante tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard is cooling the fight on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Bustamante tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He succeeds!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Bustamante is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Hector Lombard has seen better days.
Hector Lombard moves to better his position on the ground...
Hector Lombard viciously slams hammer blows to Bustamante's face!
Bustamante's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hector Lombard rolls Murilo Bustamante to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Lombard tries to end this with a RNC!
Bustamante manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bustamante's side.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Lombard put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Bustamante is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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 Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante 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.
Lombard is in rear mount over Bustamante
Hector Lombard throws his leg over Murilo Bustamante's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Hector Lombard's rear naked choke attempt!
Murilo Bustamante frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Hector Lombard and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Lombard
Murilo Bustamante 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 referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Lombard, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Hector Lombard by Unanimous Decision
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/35 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 19/35 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/16 (25%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/34 (47%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 943 s
Yeah, Lombard dominated every round except for the 3rd. That's when Bustamante did all his damage, but both performed well. Lombard definitely deserved this win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!