PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dalcha Lungiambula (ranked 25480 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Tiequan (ranked 5486 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalcha Lungiambula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lungiambula
vs
Tiequan

180 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dalcha Lungiambula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Tiequan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lungiambula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lungiambula controls the position.
Tiequan prevents Lungiambula from improving position.
Lungiambula working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiequan manages to get back to half guard.
Lungiambula stops Tiequan from getting back to his feet.

Lungiambula seems to be working for a kimura but Tiequan defends the submission attempt.
Lungiambula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungiambula working Tiequan over with strikes.

Lungiambula seems to be working for a kimura but Tiequan defends the submission attempt.
Lungiambula with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiequan is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lungiambula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiequan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tiequan is trying to stand back up but Lungiambula is controlling him
Lungiambula content to control rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lungiambula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiequan fails to land the takedown.
Lungiambula appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Lungiambula fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tiequan to the ground. Lungiambula is now in Tiequan's guard.

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

Lungiambula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tiequan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lungiambula, into his guard.

Lungiambula keeping moving, preventing Tiequan from controlling successfully.
Lungiambula pulls Tiequan in close to prevent any damage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lungiambula seems keen to control Tiequan's posture.
Lungiambula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiequan is one step ahead there.

Lungiambula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula keeping moving, preventing Tiequan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
That's time! Lungiambula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tiequan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lungiambula was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lungiambula is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tiequan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiequan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lungiambula off and has taken his back!
Lungiambula tries to escape but Tiequan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiequan tries to keep control of the position but Lungiambula is staying busy.
Lungiambula can't escape the position.

Lungiambula defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tiequan is breathing heavily.
Lungiambula is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lungiambula is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lungiambula trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lungiambula tries to break free.
Lungiambula trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tiequan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lungiambula just trying to survive but Tiequan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lungiambula tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiequan trying to control momentarily.
Tiequan not allowing Lungiambula to control his hands.
Lungiambula tries to roll but Tiequan sticks to his back.
Lungiambula trying to control but not successfully.
Tiequan misses with punches from the back.
Lungiambula tries to escape the position.
Lungiambula is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lungiambula tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula is trying to stand back up.
Tiequan is looking to control Lungiambula but Lungiambula is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Tiequan 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tiequan fails with the takedown
and Lungiambula counters with a straight right hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lungiambula.
Lungiambula taking a breather here.
Tiequan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lungiambula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiequan is letting Lungiambula control him for a moment.
Zhang Tiequan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lungiambula misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungiambula controls the position.

Lungiambula wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiequan, who protects the arm well.
Tiequan is trying to control Lungiambula's posture but Lungiambula avoids it.
Tiequan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lungiambula controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiequan parries the strikes from Lungiambula easily there. Lungiambula is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tiequan to escape.
Lungiambula controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiequan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lungiambula gets a double leg takedown into Tiequan's guard.
Lungiambula controlling from the top position.
Lungiambula's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula wanted to stand there but Tiequan had control of the position.
Lungiambula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tiequan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lungiambula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tiequan passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tiequan tries to stand but Lungiambula is controlling his head.
Tiequan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiequan trying to control the position but Lungiambula is working away.
Lungiambula holding on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalcha Lungiambula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lungiambula 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalcha Lungiambula!