PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lombard
vs
Benton

188 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Lombard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Benton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick
and Benton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Lombard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benton was covering up waiting for the punch and Lombard finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Benton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lombard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lombard stands and steps away. Benton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Benton gets caught flat footed, as Lombard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lombard stands up and waves to Benton to follow him.
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt - Lombard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lombard throws a combination that misses
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hector Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lombard wants it to stay on the feet.
Hector Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Benton.

Benton gets caught flat footed, as Lombard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Lombard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benton looks gassed!
No joy there for Lombard , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lombard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lombard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton has Lombard pulled in close to control his posture.

Lombard gets to his feet - Benton follows without any prompting.
Lombard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benton's waist but Benton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lombard off to one side.
Benton tries to clinch up but Lombard circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeps the fight on the outside.
Lombard shoots for a double leg takedown but Benton sprawls well. He's pushed Lombard 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lombard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lombard defends it nicely.
Benton dives in and grabs Lombard 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lombard pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benton is looking to clinch.

Lombard takes the fight into the clinch.
Lombard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Benton.
Lombard tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benton.
Benton tries to pull guard but Lombard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lombard gets underhooks to prevent Benton's takedown attempt.
Benton is trying to stall.
Benton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Lombard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Lombard gets to his feet. Benton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Benton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lombard 's waist but Lombard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benton off to one side.
Lombard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benton.

Lombard closes the distance and pushes Benton back into the cage.

Lombard pulls Benton into guard.

Lombard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lombard is tightening it up a little... Benton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Benton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Benton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lombard !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hector Lombard !