PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dalcha Lungiambula (ranked 4474 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Tiequan (ranked 7399 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lungiambula
vs
Tiequan

180 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 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 1 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Tiequan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lungiambula. No joy for Tiequan on that attempt.
Tiequan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lungiambula paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tiequan gets tackled into the cage by Lungiambula. Lungiambula maintains the clinch.
Tiequan digs a right hand into Lungiambula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lungiambula's gas tank.
Lungiambula misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiequan.
Lungiambula is trying to break free.
Tiequan is looking to break free of the clinch but Lungiambula has double underhooks.
Lungiambula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiequan can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiequan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lungiambula working hard to break the clinch.

Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungiambula swinging wildly here.

Lungiambula closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lungiambula tries to stand but Tiequan is controlling his head.
Lungiambula working the ground and pound but Tiequan is defending the strikes.
Lungiambula fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lungiambula throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tiequan stops Lungiambula from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiequan wants to get back to his feet.

Lungiambula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiequan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lungiambula is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tiequan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lungiambula tries to stand but Tiequan is controlling his head.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiequan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Tiequan.

Lungiambula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tiequan looks winded!
Lungiambula would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lungiambula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiequan on the ground.
Tiequan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lungiambula throws an elbow that misses. Tiequan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lungiambula's guard. Nice move by Tiequan!

Lungiambula wants to sweep here but Tiequan controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lungiambula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiequan is controlling him.
Tiequan advances to half guard.
Lungiambula has his hands clasped together around Tiequan's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula wants to improve his position but Tiequan is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tiequan misses with a takedown attempt
and Lungiambula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiequan throws a head kick that misses

and Lungiambula counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lungiambula lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tiequan being controlled here, momentarily.
Lungiambula wants to pass the guard but Tiequan is keeping the position.
Tiequan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula tries to stand but Tiequan is controlling from the bottom.
Tiequan is breathing heavily.
Tiequan has momentary wrist control but Lungiambula slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungiambula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Lungiambula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tiequan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tiequan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tiequan!

Lungiambula is looking to regain half guard here but Tiequan keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiequan throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula is looking for a sweep.
Lungiambula can't do much from the bottom here.
Lungiambula is looking to reverse the position.
Tiequan working away.
Lungiambula is trying to get back to half guard.
Lungiambula is working hard here to advance position.
Lungiambula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiequan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lungiambula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Lungiambula scores with a four punch combination!
Tiequan moves out of range as Lungiambula strikes.
Tiequan fails with the takedown.
Lungiambula tries to clinch up but Tiequan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiequan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lungiambula defends well and Tiequan ends up having to push Lungiambula into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Tiequan.
Tiequan thumps Lungiambula with a low kick.

Tiequan gets caught flat footed, as Lungiambula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lungiambula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tiequan trying to keep a closed guard but Lungiambula is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lungiambula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiequan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tiequan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lungiambula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lungiambula seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lungiambula has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula is looking to pass Tiequan's guard but actually Tiequan recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungiambula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tiequan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lungiambula wants to stand but Tiequan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Tiequan gets caught flat footed, as Lungiambula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tiequan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lungiambula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiequan can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula content to stall in guard here.
Lungiambula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiequan is keeping the position for now.
Tiequan trying to control the position.
Tiequan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lungiambula controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lungiambula sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Lungiambula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tiequan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lungiambula is in Tiequan's guard.
Lungiambula looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiequan has a closed guard, preventing Lungiambula from standing up.
Lungiambula slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula trying to move into half guard but instead Tiequan has managed to sweep!

Tiequan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lungiambula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lungiambula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiequan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lungiambula is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhang Tiequan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalcha Lungiambula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula is looking to stand up but Tiequan isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalcha Lungiambula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lungiambula has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

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