Post by The Sandmen on May 3, 2012 14:09:22 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Hector Lombard chants all around the place!
Gegard Mousasi is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Hector Lombard glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gegard Mousasi is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Hector Lombard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mousasi tries to grapple
He puts Lombard in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gegard Mousasi !
Hector Lombard is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Lombard! It would have finished this fight.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lombard shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mousasi seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Lombard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi fakes some punches
Lombard ties him up.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lombard measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mousasi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Lombard is doing a great job covering himself up.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Gegard Mousasi any adventage in the ground.
Mousasi misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mousasi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lombard's guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Lombard steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hector Lombard attempts a sweep single...
Hector Lombard catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lombard.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Lombard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) is cheering him!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard moves to better his position on the ground...
Hector Lombard viciously slams hammer blows to Mousasi's face!
Mousasi's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Mousasi is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mousasi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lombard misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gegard Mousasi ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gegard Mousasi doesn't defend himself!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Mousasi is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hector Lombard rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lombard is unable to move under Mousasi control.
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has given his back to Hector Lombard who is trying to get one hook in!
Hector Lombard has one hook in!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mousasi.
Nicely done! Lombard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Lombard tries to open up Gegard Mousasi 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mousasi in the side of the head
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Mousasi.
Lombard receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Gegard Mousasi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gegard Mousasi has found an opening in the defense of Lombard, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lombard is wobbling!
Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lombard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Lombard's face while in the clinch!
Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Hector Lombard
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Gegard Mousasi 's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi stumbles backwards and Hector Lombard circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
Lombard blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and launches himself over Lombard!
Nice move by Mousasi who clinches and pushes Lombard against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lombard blocks Gegard Mousasi 's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 closed guard over Mousasi
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 Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lombard tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mousasi wraps his legs while he holds Hector Lombard's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard tries to get a side mount...
Mousasi wraps his leg around Hector Lombard leg and prevents him from moving.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 open guard over Mousasi
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hector Lombard work his BJJ game.
Hector Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lombard jumps and tries to free his leg! Mousasi doesn't allow this but Hector Lombard is able to get half guard here.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gegard Mousasi ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gegard Mousasi doesn't defend himself!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mousasi is covering himself! Lombard tries to force the situation and Mousasi clumsily gives his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mousasi.
Nicely done! Lombard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Lombard tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mousasi!
Mousasi rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Hector Lombard's on his back but with only one hook in!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lombard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Mousasi misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Mousasi steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes Hector Lombard againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lombard cannot escape Gegard Mousasi 's clinch! Gegard Mousasi is just brutalizing Lombard with punches time and time again!
Lombard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lombard who put distance between them
Some nice shots from Hector Lombard
that stun Mousasi.
Mousasi's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Hector Lombard takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Lombard is connecting with a few punches
Nice punch by Hector Lombard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Lombard fires low kicks
punishing Mousasi's legs repeatedly.
Mousasi goes to the body...
his punches graze Lombard's arm.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mousasi blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lombard misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi charges at Lombard throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lombard is rocked!
Lombard's Left eye is beginning to swell
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lombard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A left hook from Lombard
falls short.
A furious flurry of punches from Gegard Mousasi
puts Lombard in a world of hurt!
Lombard has a small cut in his Left eye
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
whizzes past Lombard.
Lombard steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mousasi pushes Hector Lombard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Mousasi's Chin is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
and hits Lombard ribs hard
Mousasi launches a kick
but Hector Lombard avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hector Lombard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi tries to open up Hector Lombard's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lombard in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Forehead
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Mousasi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Hector Lombard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Hector Lombard doesn't defend himself!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Nice beating Hector Lombard has received.
Lombard measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Hector Lombard's guard...
Hector Lombard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi has seen better days.
Gegard Mousasi tries to free his leg
Gegard Mousasi uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lombard's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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A furious flurry of punches from Hector Lombard
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lombard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Lombard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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.
Mousasi's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Hector Lombard.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
Lombard misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Lombard's ribs while in the clinch.
Lombard blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Mousasi towards Hector Lombard's face
Lombard saw that coming and block it
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Hector Lombard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Hector Lombard swings and Mousasi has to retreat
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lombard stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Lombard's body! He's holding his side
A bunch of leg kicks from Gegard Mousasi
are blocked by Lombard.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
Lombard blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Mousasi.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Lombard avoids a dangerous strike from Mousasi
and counters with a solid straight!
Lombard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Mousasi's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Incredible haymaker from Hector Lombard!
You can see Gegard Mousasi 's head being snapped backwards!
Mousasi's Chin is beginning to swell
Mousasi is holding Hector Lombard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi and Lombard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hector Lombard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Mousasi has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
A furious flurry of punches from Hector Lombard
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Hector Lombard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Here comes Gegard Mousasi with a vicious middle kick!
Hector Lombard dodges that one moving backwards
Mousasi launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lombard's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
A furious flurry of punches from Hector Lombard
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lombard is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Mousasi's cornermen are shouting. Hector Lombard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Hector Lombard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lombard goes for an armbar!
Gegard Mousasi breaks the lock and pushes away Hector Lombard, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Nice beating Gegard Mousasi has received.
Shovel hook by Gegard Mousasi
goes nowhere.
Mousasi misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard attempts a sweep single...
Hector Lombard catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lombard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Lombard is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard looks to pass to mount...
Lombard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lombard drills Gegard Mousasi 's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Mousasi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Nose
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Lombard tries to launch a few punches to Gegard Mousasi
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's defense
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mousasi.
Nicely done! Lombard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mousasi's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Lombard tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mousasi!
Mousasi adopts the turtle defense and Lombard is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hector Lombard work his BJJ game.
Lombard tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mousasi!
Lombard has one of his arm over Gegard Mousasi 's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Hector Lombard slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Lombard is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi 's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Hector Lombard by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:59 Round 5
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 23/38 (61%)
Kicks 1/11 (9%)
Clinch strikes 5/25 (20%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/22 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 566 s
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 46/71 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/14 (29%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/43 (81%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 566 s
A pretty even fight through rounds 1 and...1. Then Lombard took over pretty convincingly. His inability to finish was evident for rounds 3 and 4. But he got the job done in 5. Hurray for him and his team...?
Gegard Mousasi is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Hector Lombard glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gegard Mousasi is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Hector Lombard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mousasi tries to grapple
He puts Lombard in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gegard Mousasi !
Hector Lombard is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Lombard! It would have finished this fight.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lombard shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mousasi seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hector Lombard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Lombard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi fakes some punches
Lombard ties him up.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lombard measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mousasi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Lombard is doing a great job covering himself up.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Gegard Mousasi any adventage in the ground.
Mousasi misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mousasi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lombard's guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Lombard steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hector Lombard attempts a sweep single...
Hector Lombard catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lombard.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Lombard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) is cheering him!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Hector Lombard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard moves to better his position on the ground...
Hector Lombard viciously slams hammer blows to Mousasi's face!
Mousasi's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Mousasi is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mousasi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lombard misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gegard Mousasi ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gegard Mousasi doesn't defend himself!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lombard who is in full mount! Mousasi is in trouble now!
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hector Lombard rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has Lombard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lombard is unable to move under Mousasi control.
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has given his back to Hector Lombard who is trying to get one hook in!
Hector Lombard has one hook in!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mousasi.
Nicely done! Lombard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Lombard tries to open up Gegard Mousasi 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mousasi in the side of the head
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Mousasi.
Lombard receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Gegard Mousasi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gegard Mousasi has found an opening in the defense of Lombard, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lombard is wobbling!
Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lombard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Lombard's face while in the clinch!
Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Hector Lombard
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Gegard Mousasi 's ribs shows the damage! Hector Lombard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi stumbles backwards and Hector Lombard circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
Lombard blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and launches himself over Lombard!
Nice move by Mousasi who clinches and pushes Lombard against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lombard blocks Gegard Mousasi 's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 closed guard over Mousasi
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 Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lombard tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Hector Lombard pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mousasi wraps his legs while he holds Hector Lombard's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard tries to get a side mount...
Mousasi wraps his leg around Hector Lombard leg and prevents him from moving.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 open guard over Mousasi
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hector Lombard work his BJJ game.
Hector Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lombard jumps and tries to free his leg! Mousasi doesn't allow this but Hector Lombard is able to get half guard here.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lombard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gegard Mousasi ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gegard Mousasi doesn't defend himself!
Hector Lombard is in half guard over Mousasi
Lombard launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mousasi is covering himself! Lombard tries to force the situation and Mousasi clumsily gives his back!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mousasi.
Nicely done! Lombard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Lombard tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mousasi!
Mousasi rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Hector Lombard's on his back but with only one hook in!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Lombard tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lombard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Mousasi misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Mousasi steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes Hector Lombard againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lombard cannot escape Gegard Mousasi 's clinch! Gegard Mousasi is just brutalizing Lombard with punches time and time again!
Lombard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lombard who put distance between them
Some nice shots from Hector Lombard
that stun Mousasi.
Mousasi's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Hector Lombard takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Lombard is connecting with a few punches
Nice punch by Hector Lombard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Lombard fires low kicks
punishing Mousasi's legs repeatedly.
Mousasi goes to the body...
his punches graze Lombard's arm.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mousasi blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lombard misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi charges at Lombard throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lombard is rocked!
Lombard's Left eye is beginning to swell
Lombard decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lombard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lombard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A left hook from Lombard
falls short.
A furious flurry of punches from Gegard Mousasi
puts Lombard in a world of hurt!
Lombard has a small cut in his Left eye
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
whizzes past Lombard.
Lombard steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mousasi pushes Hector Lombard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Hector Lombard tries to take advantage...
Lombard launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Mousasi's Chin is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
and hits Lombard ribs hard
Mousasi launches a kick
but Hector Lombard avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hector Lombard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi tries to open up Hector Lombard's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lombard in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Hector Lombard's Forehead
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Mousasi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Hector Lombard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Hector Lombard doesn't defend himself!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Hector Lombard launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Lombard
Lombard tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Nice beating Hector Lombard has received.
Lombard measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Hector Lombard's guard...
Hector Lombard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Hector Lombard's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Lombard
Gegard Mousasi has seen better days.
Gegard Mousasi tries to free his leg
Gegard Mousasi uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lombard's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hector Lombard attempts to trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard.
Hector Lombard manages to switch to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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A furious flurry of punches from Hector Lombard
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lombard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Lombard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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.
Mousasi's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Hector Lombard.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Hector Lombard seems frustrated.
Lombard misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Lombard's ribs while in the clinch.
Lombard blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Mousasi towards Hector Lombard's face
Lombard saw that coming and block it
Lombard is trying to counter now!
Hector Lombard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Hector Lombard swings and Mousasi has to retreat
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lombard stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Lombard's body! He's holding his side
A bunch of leg kicks from Gegard Mousasi
are blocked by Lombard.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Hector Lombard to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
Lombard blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Mousasi.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Lombard avoids a dangerous strike from Mousasi
and counters with a solid straight!
Lombard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Mousasi's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Incredible haymaker from Hector Lombard!
You can see Gegard Mousasi 's head being snapped backwards!
Mousasi's Chin is beginning to swell
Mousasi is holding Hector Lombard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi and Lombard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hector Lombard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Mousasi has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Lombard is trying to counter now!
A furious flurry of punches from Hector Lombard
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Hector Lombard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Here comes Gegard Mousasi with a vicious middle kick!
Hector Lombard dodges that one moving backwards
Mousasi launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lombard's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
A furious flurry of punches from Hector Lombard
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lombard pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lombard is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Mousasi's cornermen are shouting. Hector Lombard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Lombard doesn't allow him!
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Hector Lombard in his guard.
Hector Lombard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lombard goes for an armbar!
Gegard Mousasi breaks the lock and pushes away Hector Lombard, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Nice beating Gegard Mousasi has received.
Shovel hook by Gegard Mousasi
goes nowhere.
Mousasi misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard attempts a sweep single...
Hector Lombard catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lombard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Lombard is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard looks to pass to mount...
Lombard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Hector Lombard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lombard drills Gegard Mousasi 's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Mousasi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Nose
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Lombard tries to launch a few punches to Gegard Mousasi
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's defense
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi
Lombard tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! Lombard has one hook in and keeps working!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Lombard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mousasi.
Nicely done! Lombard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Hector Lombard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mousasi's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Lombard tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mousasi!
Mousasi adopts the turtle defense and Lombard is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hector Lombard work his BJJ game.
Lombard tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mousasi!
Lombard has one of his arm over Gegard Mousasi 's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Lombard is in rear mount over Mousasi with two hooks in
Hector Lombard slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Lombard is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi 's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Hector Lombard by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:59 Round 5
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 23/38 (61%)
Kicks 1/11 (9%)
Clinch strikes 5/25 (20%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/22 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 566 s
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 46/71 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/14 (29%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/43 (81%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 566 s
A pretty even fight through rounds 1 and...1. Then Lombard took over pretty convincingly. His inability to finish was evident for rounds 3 and 4. But he got the job done in 5. Hurray for him and his team...?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!