PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roncesvalles comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Jonah Roncesvalles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Roncesvalles
vs
Lombard

165 cm
33
148 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

200 cm
29
148 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gektor Lombard!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roncesvalles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roncesvalless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roncesvalles shoots in looking for a takedown but Lombard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roncesvalles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roncesvalles is breathing heavily.
Roncesvalles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombard as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Roncesvalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roncesvalles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. Roncesvalles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombard. Roncesvalles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roncesvalles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roncesvalles dives in for a single leg takedown but Lombard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lombard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roncesvalles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lombard is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lombard gets control of Roncesvalles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lombard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lombard working for a triangle but Roncesvalles defends it easily.
Lombard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard controlling the pace for now.

Lombard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roncesvalles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Lombard goes for an armbar but Roncesvalles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roncesvalles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lombard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lombard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roncesvalles manages to get himself to full guard.
Roncesvalles has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roncesvalles is keeping the position for now.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Roncesvalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Roncesvalles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lombard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Roncesvalles tries to pass.
Lombard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lombard working for a triangle but Roncesvalles defends it easily.
Roncesvalles trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lombard is keeping the position for now.

Lombard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lombard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lombard managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roncesvalles wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roncesvalles moves away.
Lombard misses with a leg kick.
Roncesvalles 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 Roncesvalles off to one side.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roncesvalles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Roncesvalles's belly button to the back.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Roncesvalles ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roncesvalles rather than just go for the knockout.
A left lands for Lombard.
Lombard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonah Roncesvalles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roncesvalles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roncesvalles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard lunges at Roncesvalles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roncesvalles's hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Roncesvalles. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Roncesvalles shoots in but no luck this time.
Roncesvalles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lombard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roncesvalles eats them both and turns towards Lombard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lombard lands a right hook to the body.
Lombard scores with a head kick.
Roncesvalles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roncesvalles shoots and misses
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Roncesvalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roncesvalles walks into a jab.

Roncesvalles is rocked!
Lombard lands a nice shot that snaps Roncesvalles's head back.
Oh Roncesvalles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Lombard throws a chopping leg kick but Roncesvalles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lombard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lombard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roncesvalles fails with a takedown attempt.
Lombard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Roncesvalles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lombard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lombard passes Roncesvalles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lombard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roncesvalles seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lombard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like Lombard is going to stand back up.

Lombard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lombard wants to control but Roncesvalles is keeping him busy.
Roncesvalles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lombard stalling away here and it's allowed Roncesvalles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lombard stands and throws Roncesvalles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gektor Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Roncesvalles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roncesvalles shoots for a takedown but Lombard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roncesvalles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombard is fending him off so far but Roncesvalles persists. Nope, Lombard circles away and we're back to standing.
Roncesvalles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roncesvalles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Roncesvalles takes one to the side of the head.
Lombard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roncesvalles.
A lazy left from Lombard finds it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombard scores with a nice right hand.
Lombard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lombard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard lands a head shot.
Roncesvalles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lombard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lombard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roncesvalles swivels and escapes.
Lombard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roncesvalles with a poor takedown
and Lombard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Roncesvalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard dives in and grabs Roncesvalles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roncesvalles pushes down on Lombard's head and hops out.
Roncesvalles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roncesvalles takes one to the chin there.
Lombard scores with a jab.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Roncesvalles uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles darts in looking for a takedown but Lombard gets double underhooks and turns Roncesvalles into the cage.

Lombard jumps into guard, dragging Roncesvalles to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roncesvalles preventing the sweep.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Roncesvalles from controlling successfully.
Roncesvalles looking to pass the guard.

Lombard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roncesvalles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roncesvalles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roncesvalles forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roncesvalles is working for an americana but Lombard has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Roncesvalles was thinking about the submission.
Lombard wants to sweep but no luck.
Roncesvalles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombard has Roncesvalles pulled in close to control his posture.
Lombard wants to improve his position but instead Roncesvalles has moved into half guard.
Lombard has his hands clasped together around Roncesvalles's back. He's all about the action.
Roncesvalles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lombard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roncesvalles pulls his head out easily.
Lombard gets full guard.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lombard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roncesvalles passes into side control.
Gektor Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Roncesvalles has hold of Lombard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lombard seems comfortable defending it but Roncesvalles has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lombard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lombard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roncesvalles couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonah Roncesvalles!
Jonah Roncesvalles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.