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Event:
LIA 16: Nice Marmot
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Ilram throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ilram throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Lombardo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lombardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo feints a jab promting Ilram to slip. Lombardo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ilram slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Rutan Ilram has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilram.
Ilram takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Ilram fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ilram misses with a shot to the body
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilram lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Lombardo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lombardo cracks Ilram with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lombardo is trying to pull guard but Ilram has him pressed against the cage.
Ilram avoids a wild elbow strike from Lombardo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lombardo.
Ilram looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Lombardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Lombardo looks to land a combination. Ilram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Ilram throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Ilram looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ilram lands with a right hand.
Ilram looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Ilram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Lombardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutan Ilram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Ilram.
Lombardo scores with a nice right hand.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ilram.
A nice side step and Lombardo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ilram tries for a takedown but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ilram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilram goes for a double leg but Lombardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lombardo continues to drive forward.
Lombardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ilram.
Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ilram.
Lombardo slips a jab from Ilram.#T3#
Ilram misses with a straight right.
Lombardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ilram moves forwards but Lombardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ilram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombardo.
#CL2#
Lombardo clinches up with Ilram and pushes him back against the cage.
Ilram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Lombardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lombardo rushes Ilram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lombardo is pushing Ilram up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ilram tries to pull guard but Lombardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
Ilram has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ilram tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing Ilram back against the cage.
Lombardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ilram is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Ilram. #ROC#
Lombardo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilram misses with some punches.
Lombardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilram finish him?
Ilram has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Ilram misses with the head strike.
Lombardo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ilram just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ilram has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Ilram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilram misses with some punches.
Ilram misses with some punches.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Ilram has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lombardo is trying to keep an underhook but Ilram manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lombardo tries to kick Ilram off in order to stand up. Ilram Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ilram throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Ilram tries for a kimura but Lombardo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Custo Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rutan Ilram's cut.
That's time! Ilram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ilram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ilram shoots in but Lombardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lombardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Ilram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lombardo lands a right hook to the body.
Ilram throws a monster overhand right that drops Lombardo! Ilram follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rutan Ilram!
After the fight, Rutan Ilram was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
LIA 12: I Am The Walrus
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Lombardo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lombardo.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Lombardo takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Lombardo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson scores with a hook.
Custo Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands the left hand.
Nelson throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range. #T1#
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lombardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Lombardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombardo.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Lombardo got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nelson presses forward with punches and knees until Lombardo stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Lombardo closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Nelson!
During a confident post fight interview, Duke Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LIA 6: Don't Be Fatuous
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Farty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lombardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farty just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lombardo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Farty fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lombardo to the ground. Farty is now in Lombardo's guard.
Lombardo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Farty has eaten all the pies!
Farty trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farty is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farty trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Lombardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Lombardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lombardo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lombardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lombardo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A cross from Lombardo lands.#CUT#
That has opened up Juju Farty's cut even more.
Farty shoots for a takedown but Lombardo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Farty wants to clinch
and Lombardo counters with a series of strikes. Farty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lombardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farty momentarily.
#CUT#
The cut above Juju Farty's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Lombardo lands a left and a right that send Farty crashing to the mat, dazed. Lombardo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Farty is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juju Farty's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Custo Lombardo!
After winning the bout, Custo Lombardo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LIA 2: The Bums Lost
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lombardo throws a series of punches but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Lombardo darts in and clinches Infamous up against the cage.
Infamous tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Infamous tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Lombardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Infamous drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous fails to pull guard.
Lombardo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Infamous is defending well.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Lombardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Lombardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Infamous drops back down to his feet.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lombardo to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Lombardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Infamous drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Lombardo jumps guard.
#SUB#
Infamous is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lombardo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lombardo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Infamous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Infamous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lombardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lombardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lombardo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Infamous's guard.
Lombardo throws a strike but Infamous rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Infamous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Infamous trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Infamous drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lombardo dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Lombardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Infamous is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lombardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Infamous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lombardo has managed to get both his arms back between Infamous's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lombardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Infamous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombardo wants to stand but Infamous has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lombardo trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Infamous has his foot on Lombardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombardo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Infamous is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lombardo frees his head nicely. Oh but Infamous has switched to an armbar! Lombardo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Infamous!
Jack Infamous was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lombardo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombardo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Poro takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Poro misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a three punch combo that has Poro backing up. Poro nods at Lombardo to acknowledge the strikes.
Poro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Poro clinches.
Poro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Poro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poro lands an uppercut.
Poro lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Lombardo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo takes a shot to the head.
Oh Lombardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poro pushes Lombardo against the cage. Poro is working some dirty boxing. Poro pushes off with a quick right hook! Lombardo goes down! Lombardo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Poro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Poro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombardo misses with a takedown attempt - Shimada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Shimada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lombardo!
Sloppy strikes there by Shimada.
Lombardo is not content to let Shimada control the position. #SU2#
Shimada stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lombardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimada shoots in but Lombardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Shimada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lombardo.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Shimada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lombardo was covering up waiting for the punch and Shimada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lombardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimada is one step ahead there.
Lombardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lombardo controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Lombardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Lombardo keeps moving.
Shimada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lombardo's guard. #T3#
Shimada wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Shimada stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lombardo to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lombardo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Custo Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo is looking to clinch but Shimada is avoiding it.
Shimada shoots in looking for a takedown. Lombardo tries to sprawl out of it but Shimada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lombardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Lombardo has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Shimada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lombardo after a bit of a struggle.
Shimada fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Lombardo breaks from the clinch.
Lombardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimada.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombardo as he jumps to the side.
Lombardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lombardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimada at a distance.
Lombardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shimada defends well and Lombardo ends up having to push Shimada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shimada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo goes for a double leg but Shimada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shimada continues to drive forward.
Lombardo is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Lombardo scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Custo Lombardo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lombardo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shimada circles away.
Lombardo throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Shimada darts in and clinches Lombardo up against the cage.#BC2#
Shimada manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Lombardo circles away.
#CL#
Lombardo closes the distance and pushes Shimada back into the cage.
Shimada prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Lombardo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shimada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lombardo to the mat. Lombardo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Lombardo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Lombardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimada drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Shimada can't get the takedown.
Lombardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shimada pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Custo Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lombardo.
Shimada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Custo Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lombardo tries to avoid it but Shimada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lombardo to the ground. Lombardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shimada shoots in for a double leg but Lombardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Lombardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lombardo prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Lombardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shimada smiles and moves away.
Lombardo looks for a takedown but Shimada sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Shimada shoots in.
Lombardo shoots for a takedown but Shimada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shimada is defended easily by Lombardo.#TD2#
Shimada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lombardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Lombardo wants to control but Shimada postures up.#T3#
Shimada working the ground and pound but Lombardo is defending the strikes.
Lombardo is trying to control Shimada's posture but Shimada avoids it.
Lombardo tries to improve position but can't.
Shimada takes a little break here. Lombardo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lombardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lombardo parries the strikes from Shimada easily there. Shimada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lombardo to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lombardo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shimada is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shimada scores with a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Ikasami Shimada has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lombardo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shimada uses it to pass to side control.
Lombardo is looking to reverse the position.
Shimada controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ikasami Shimada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shimada fails with the takedown
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Shimada throws a right hand that Lombardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombardo also avoids with ease.
Lombardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Lombardo catches Shimada right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Lombardo rushes Shimada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shimada fails to land.
Shimada wants to take the fight to the mat but Lombardo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lombardo after a bit of a struggle.
Custo Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikasami Shimada.
Shimada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shimada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lombardo after a bit of a struggle.
Lombardo fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Shimada tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shimada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lombardo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lombardo gets control of Shimada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lombardo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada throws a strike but Lombardo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lombardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shimada's guard.
Lombardo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Lombardo seems to be working for a kimura but Shimada defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Lombardo decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shimada.
Shimada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimada misses with a hook.
No luck for Shimada with that takedown attempt.
Shimada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Lombardo instigates a clinch.
Lombardo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shimada is defending well.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Lombardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Lombardo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lombardo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lombardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shimada has double underhooks.
Lombardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shimada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Lombardo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shimada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shimada wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Lombardo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lombardo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shimada to keep the fight standing.
Shimada trying to stall but Lombardo improves his position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Lombardo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lombardo is looking for a triangle here but Shimada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lombardo is not content to let Shimada control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Lombardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Custo Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lombardo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Custo Lombardo!
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