PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lombard
vs
Nakai

200 cm
22
153 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

170 cm
27
154 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Valhalla Fight Wear
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gektor Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Nakai finds it's target.
Lombard lands with a good body shot.
Nakai throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily.
Nakai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lombard defends it nicely.
That kick from Lombard tenderised Nakai's leg. Nakai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombard lands a leg kick that knocks Nakai off balance momentarily.
Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a jab.
Nakai walks into a jab.
Lombard wants to land a leg kick but Nakai is out of range.
Gektor Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lombard cracks Nakai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakai is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Nakai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lombard avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Gektor Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Nakai.
Lombard thuds a left hand into Nakai's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Lombard.
Nakai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lombard.
Lombard clobbers Nakai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakai shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakai's sensitive parts.
Nakai walks into a straight right hand from Lombard.
Lombard digs a good body shot into Nakai's ribs.
Nakai avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lombard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakai.
Lombard thows a body kick. Nakai tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lombard will feel that in the morning.
Nakai shoots in but no luck this time.
Lombard tests Nakai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Gektor Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nakai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lombard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nakai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lombard swivels and escapes.
Nakai looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Nakai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lombard stuns Nakai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lombard, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard checks a leg kick nicely.
Lombard looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakai is just out of range.
Lombard works Nakai's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Nakai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombard scores with a hook.
Lombard stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakai. Nakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombard.
Nakai moves out of range as Lombard throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai throws a leg kick
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Lombard throws a body punch but Nakai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gektor Lombard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lombard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakai in his tracks.
Lombard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombard throws a head kick that Nakai semi-blocks.
Lombard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakai is out of range and Lombard settles back down.
Lombard wants to slow Nakai down by chopping away at his legs.
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
Nakai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard avoids the head kick by Nakai.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Nakai.
Nakai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Nakai saw it coming and moves away.
Lombard slips a jab from Nakai.
Lombard sizes up Nakai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Nakai avoids them all with ease.
Lombard misses with a jab to the body
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Nakai misses.
Nakai throws a leg kick
and Lombard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakai thinking.
Lombard is looking to chop away at Nakai's legs.
Lombard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lombard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakai somewhat.
Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Nakai's belly button to the back.
Nakai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a head kick. Nakai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yuki Nakai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gektor Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Nakai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakai misses with a body punch.
Nakai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakai prevents Lombard from breaking the clinch.
Nakai effectively controlling the action here.
Nakai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nakai fails to land.
Nakai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Nakai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lombard looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is trying to push Nakai away but Nakai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nakai struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Nakai controls the action.
Nakai lands a shot to the body.
Come on Nakai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakai tries to stall but Lombard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai can't get the takedown.
Gektor Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Nakai.
Nakai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gektor Lombard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nakai throws a leg kick
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakai on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Nakai pushes Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard is trying to break free.
Nakai prevents a body shot from Lombard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lombard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakai has him pressed against the cage.
Nakai wants a takedown.
Come on Nakai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Nakai misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakai blocks an uppercut.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Nakai keeps control of Lombard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lombard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai trying to control the position but instead, Lombard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakai into the cage.
Nakai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lombard is defending well.
Gektor Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Nakai.
Lombard tries to circle away but Nakai has him pinned against the cage.
Lombard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakai backwards.
Lombard is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Nakai to work.
Yuki Nakai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombard lands a slapping body shot.
Lombard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard cracks Nakai with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Nakai misses with a body shot.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Lombard lands with a cross.
Lombard lunges at Nakai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakai's hand.
Nakai misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lombard scores with a leg kick.

Nakai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gektor Lombard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lombard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakai's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai is keen to just control but Lombard is a slippery customer.
Lombard gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gektor Lombard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lombard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gektor Lombard!
Our winner, Gektor Lombard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.