James Cannon delivered the upset of the night at DBX 3, scoring a quick-fire finish against MMA legend Hector Lombard.
Cannon came out and immediately closed the distance, clipping Lombard with a left that knocked the former Bellator champion back against the ropes. Lombard desperately tried to hang on, but that left him open for a barrage of strikes that ultimately put him on the mat and down for the count less than 20 seconds into the co-main event.
Official Result: James Cannon def. Hector Lombard via KO (strikes) at 0:19 of Round 1.
Check out Highlights From Hector Lombard vs. James Cannon at DBX 3:
JAMES CANNON GETS THE UPSET OVER HECTOR LOMBARD!
#dbx3 pic.twitter.com/R3iJH3NixE
— Dirty Boxing Championship (@DirtyBoxing_) August 30, 2025
+500 UNDERDOG CANNON KNOCKS OUT HECTOR LOMBARD IN UNDER 20 SECONDS IN ROUND 1 #DBX3 pic.twitter.com/AGENd7Cxy0
— MacMally
(@MacMallyMMA) August 30, 2025
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