Post by The Sandmen on Sept 24, 2012 17:54:02 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Hector Lombard chants all around the place!
Hector Lombard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hector Lombard is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Lombard and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lombard avoids a dangerous strike from Rory
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Hector Lombard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Lombard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to free his leg
Hector Lombard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard hovers above Rory
Rory MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Lombard misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Hector Lombard slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Hector Lombard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. 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.
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hector Lombard's punches
Rory measures the resilience of Lombard's chin with an uppercut while Lombard lands some great crosses.
Rory goes to the body...
his punches graze Lombard's arm.
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Lombard staggers backwards. Rory wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Hector Lombard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hector Lombard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lombard doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory struggles and protects himself.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lombard hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lombard and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lombard's chin! That stops Lombard in his tracks!
Lombard's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits Lombard ribs hard
Crushing shot to Lombard's body! He's holding his side
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Lombard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Rory in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard launches a few punches towards Rory's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Rory seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lombard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hector Lombard fakes a punch to Rory MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Lombard's punches
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hector Lombard breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard tries to move to full mount!
Rory won't allow him to take this position easily.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Rory 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 half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Hector Lombard in closed guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lombard blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Hector Lombard's cheek! Lombard stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lombard has a small cut in his Right cheek
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Hector Lombard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lombard into his guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Hector Lombard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Lombard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lombard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lombard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Hector Lombard hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Body shots by Hector Lombard
Rory covers up.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Lombard's ribs.
That hit Lombard who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Lombard's neck!
Lombard pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Hector Lombard positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rory covers himself well
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lombard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Lombard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rory MacDonald holds Hector Lombard and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lombard pulls his arm out of danger.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lombard
Lombard works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Hector Lombard for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Rory time to recover... 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hector Lombard!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hector Lombard and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lombard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lombard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lombard steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
Lombard dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right eye
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lombard steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rory and Lombard are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Rory showing excellent timing, blasts Hector Lombard with a right hand.
Lombard steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Rory misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Hector Lombard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
that forces Lombard to try and defend better.
Lombard's Mouth is beginning to swell
A solid combination from Hector Lombard
connects with Rory.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lombard is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard breaths deeply while on the ground
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard breaths deeply while on the ground
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Good looking punches from Hector Lombard on the ground
deflected by Rory.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hector Lombard doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory 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 Rory.
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lombard who put distance between them
Lombard pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory and Lombard circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left cheek
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lombard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Lombard!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Lombard against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Lombard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lombard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lombard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Hector Lombard slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Hector Lombard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Lombard opts to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory now.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lombard
He is not able to do it
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lombard
He is not able to do it
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory 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!
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory steps backwards away from Hector Lombard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lombard and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Rory MacDonald
puts Lombard in a world of hurt!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Rory throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rory MacDonald is opening up on Lombard and raining down combinations!
Lombard doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Hector Lombard and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
A left hook from Lombard
grazes the chin of Rory.
Nice punches from Hector Lombard.
Even nicer blocks from Rory.
Lombard misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory showing excellent timing, blasts Hector Lombard with a right hand.
Great hook by Rory MacDonald! Hector Lombard is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rory is standing while Lombard is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Hector Lombard to stand up.
Hector Lombard is on his feet again.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lombard moves forward and holds Rory
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lombard blocks Rory MacDonald's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Lombard breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory MacDonald throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Lombard's chin! That stops Lombard in his tracks!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Rory is swinging for the fences!
Lombard backpedals and creates space. Rory MacDonald is asking him if he is going to fight!
Lombard goes to the body...
He punishes Rory's ribs with a couple of hooks.
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Lombard moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hector Lombard!
Rory ducks under...
Lombard pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hector Lombard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hector Lombard who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Hector Lombard.
Hector Lombard slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lombard moves forward and holds Rory
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Hector Lombard's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Body kick by Hector Lombard...
just grazes his opponent.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lombard with a double overhooks!
Hector Lombard paws at Rory.
Rory swings ineffectively.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Hector Lombard tries a hook to the body
and hits Rory ribs hard
Hard blow to Rory's mid-section, he seems hurt
Low kick by Hector Lombard to maintain his distance.
That hits Rory MacDonald's ankle
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Lombard who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hector Lombard has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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 Rory to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Lombard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lombard spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lombard is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Lombard cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Rory MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
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 Rory
Hector Lombard pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hector Lombard controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald has seen better days.
Rory 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!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Lombard put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Lombard
Rory is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hector Lombard takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hector Lombard doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 full mount over Rory MacDonald
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 Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right eye
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lombard
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rory! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Rory tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Rory's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Rory has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rory is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Rory has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rory is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Lombard, launching a big hook
Hector Lombard steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lombard blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hector Lombard!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory throws a low kick
Hector Lombard blocks.
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Hector Lombard
Good shot! Rory has reasons to be worried.
Rory's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rory has a small cut in his Right eye
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
The fight ends in a majority draw between Hector Lombard and Rory MacDonald.
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/24 (50%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 657 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 39/65 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/23 (35%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 650 s
Mid-fight comment:
Ummmm MacDonald was doing something drastically wrong here. At several points, Lombard was actually slowly GAINING health as the round went on! Do Rory's punches have healing power?
Post-fight: Okay, now THIS is a bullshit decision. When you are scoring the WHOLE fight, as our judges are supposed to be doing, there is no way Lombard didn't make the most overall impact. He demolished Rory in that last round. Hell, If he SPAT on Rory at the end of the fight, Rory would have been unconscious. At no point in time was Rory ever anywhere near that close to finishing Lombard. BULLSHIT!
P.S. I don't like Lombard and I like Rory, so this is incredibly unbiased here. Secretly, I am happy with the draw. But I still have to call BS when i see BS. Unlike Phoenix, who calls BS everytime someone other than himself takes a breath of oxygen.
Hector Lombard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hector Lombard is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Lombard and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lombard avoids a dangerous strike from Rory
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Hector Lombard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Lombard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to free his leg
Hector Lombard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard hovers above Rory
Rory MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Lombard misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Hector Lombard slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Hector Lombard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. 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.
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hector Lombard's punches
Rory measures the resilience of Lombard's chin with an uppercut while Lombard lands some great crosses.
Rory goes to the body...
his punches graze Lombard's arm.
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Lombard staggers backwards. Rory wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Hector Lombard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hector Lombard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lombard doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory struggles and protects himself.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lombard hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lombard and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lombard's chin! That stops Lombard in his tracks!
Lombard's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits Lombard ribs hard
Crushing shot to Lombard's body! He's holding his side
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Lombard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Rory in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard launches a few punches towards Rory's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Rory seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lombard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hector Lombard fakes a punch to Rory MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Lombard's punches
Hector Lombard gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hector Lombard breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard tries to move to full mount!
Rory won't allow him to take this position easily.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Rory 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 half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Hector Lombard in closed guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lombard blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Hector Lombard's cheek! Lombard stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lombard has a small cut in his Right cheek
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Hector Lombard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lombard into his guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Hector Lombard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Lombard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lombard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lombard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Hector Lombard hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Body shots by Hector Lombard
Rory covers up.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Hector Lombard pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Lombard's ribs.
That hit Lombard who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Lombard's neck!
Lombard pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Hector Lombard positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rory covers himself well
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lombard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Lombard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rory MacDonald holds Hector Lombard and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lombard pulls his arm out of danger.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lombard
Lombard works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Hector Lombard for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Rory time to recover... 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hector Lombard!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hector Lombard and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lombard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lombard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lombard steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
Lombard dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right eye
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lombard steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rory and Lombard are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Rory showing excellent timing, blasts Hector Lombard with a right hand.
Lombard steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Rory misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Hector Lombard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
that forces Lombard to try and defend better.
Lombard's Mouth is beginning to swell
A solid combination from Hector Lombard
connects with Rory.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lombard is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard breaths deeply while on the ground
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard breaths deeply while on the ground
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Good looking punches from Hector Lombard on the ground
deflected by Rory.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hector Lombard doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory 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 Rory.
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lombard who put distance between them
Lombard pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory and Lombard circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left cheek
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lombard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Lombard!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Lombard against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Lombard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lombard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lombard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Hector Lombard slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Hector Lombard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Lombard opts to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory now.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lombard
He is not able to do it
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lombard
He is not able to do it
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Rory
Rory 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!
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory steps backwards away from Hector Lombard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lombard and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Rory MacDonald
puts Lombard in a world of hurt!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Rory throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rory MacDonald is opening up on Lombard and raining down combinations!
Lombard doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Hector Lombard and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
A left hook from Lombard
grazes the chin of Rory.
Nice punches from Hector Lombard.
Even nicer blocks from Rory.
Lombard misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory showing excellent timing, blasts Hector Lombard with a right hand.
Great hook by Rory MacDonald! Hector Lombard is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rory is standing while Lombard is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Hector Lombard to stand up.
Hector Lombard is on his feet again.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lombard moves forward and holds Rory
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lombard blocks Rory MacDonald's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Lombard breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory MacDonald throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Lombard's chin! That stops Lombard in his tracks!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Rory is swinging for the fences!
Lombard backpedals and creates space. Rory MacDonald is asking him if he is going to fight!
Lombard goes to the body...
He punishes Rory's ribs with a couple of hooks.
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Lombard moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hector Lombard!
Rory ducks under...
Lombard pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hector Lombard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hector Lombard who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Hector Lombard.
Hector Lombard slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lombard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lombard moves forward and holds Rory
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Hector Lombard's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Body kick by Hector Lombard...
just grazes his opponent.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lombard with a double overhooks!
Hector Lombard paws at Rory.
Rory swings ineffectively.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Hector Lombard tries a hook to the body
and hits Rory ribs hard
Hard blow to Rory's mid-section, he seems hurt
Low kick by Hector Lombard to maintain his distance.
That hits Rory MacDonald's ankle
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Lombard who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hector Lombard embrace and tries to move away...
Hector Lombard pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hector Lombard has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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 Rory to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Lombard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lombard spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lombard is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Lombard cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Rory MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Rory
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 Rory
Hector Lombard pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Hector Lombard in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hector Lombard controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald has seen better days.
Rory 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!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lombard
Lombard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Hector Lombard tries to close the guard.
Lombard put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Lombard
Rory is in closed guard... Lombard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Lombard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hector Lombard takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hector Lombard doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 full mount over Rory MacDonald
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 Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Hector Lombard aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right eye
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lombard
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rory! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Rory tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Rory's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Rory has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rory is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Hector Lombard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Lombard is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Rory has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rory is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Lombard, launching a big hook
Hector Lombard steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lombard blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hector Lombard!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory throws a low kick
Hector Lombard blocks.
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Hector Lombard
Good shot! Rory has reasons to be worried.
Rory's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rory has a small cut in his Right eye
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
The fight ends in a majority draw between Hector Lombard and Rory MacDonald.
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/24 (50%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 657 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 39/65 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/23 (35%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 650 s
Mid-fight comment:
Ummmm MacDonald was doing something drastically wrong here. At several points, Lombard was actually slowly GAINING health as the round went on! Do Rory's punches have healing power?
Post-fight: Okay, now THIS is a bullshit decision. When you are scoring the WHOLE fight, as our judges are supposed to be doing, there is no way Lombard didn't make the most overall impact. He demolished Rory in that last round. Hell, If he SPAT on Rory at the end of the fight, Rory would have been unconscious. At no point in time was Rory ever anywhere near that close to finishing Lombard. BULLSHIT!
P.S. I don't like Lombard and I like Rory, so this is incredibly unbiased here. Secretly, I am happy with the draw. But I still have to call BS when i see BS. Unlike Phoenix, who calls BS everytime someone other than himself takes a breath of oxygen.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!