PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ya Tsung (ranked 5779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalcha Lungiambula (ranked 3299 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tsung
vs
Lungiambula

178 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
159 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ya Tsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalcha Lungiambula!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lungiambula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsung's waist but Tsung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lungiambula off to one side.

Lungiambula looking to score a takedown here. Tsung is defending well but Lungiambula drives through and ends up in Tsung's guard.

Tsung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lungiambula is aware though and is defending well.
Tsung looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lungiambula is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsung has wrist control.
Tsung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lungiambula.
Tsung is breathing heavily.
Tsung wants to sweep but no luck.
Lungiambula lands a couple of digs.
Lungiambula stands up over Tsung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lungiambula postures up in Tsung's guard and throws a big left but Tsung blocks it.
Tsung is trying to keep Lungiambula in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungiambula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsung's head.
Lungiambula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lungiambula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lungiambula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lungiambula content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsung is looking to stand up but Lungiambula isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lungiambula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lungiambula postures up in Tsung's guard and throws a big left but Tsung blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lungiambula scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula lands a couple of elbows.
Lungiambula prevents Tsung from getting back to his feet.
Lungiambula scoring with some ground and pound.
Lungiambula throwing strikes from guard but Tsung blocks nicely.
Lungiambula cracks Tsung with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lungiambula chips away with some ground and pound.
Lungiambula stands up over Tsung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lungiambula scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lungiambula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lungiambula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lungiambula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsung is trying to control the position but Lungiambula postures up.
Lungiambula chips away with some ground and pound.
Lungiambula postures up and lands a big shot to Tsung's brow.
Lungiambula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lungiambula postures up and lands a big shot to Tsung's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lungiambula cracks Tsung with a solid left hand.
Tsung has momentary wrist control but Lungiambula slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lungiambula is working Tsung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lungiambula punching from the bottom.
Tsung tries to stand and escape but Lungiambula is controlling the position.
Lungiambula is pressing down on Tsung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lungiambula keeping moving, preventing Tsung 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lungiambula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lungiambula lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lungiambula lands strikes from half guard.
Tsung is positioning himself well to prevent Lungiambula advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lungiambula is in close to Tsung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula with a nice head shot there.
Lungiambula is in close to Tsung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lungiambula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lungiambula throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsung is looking for a triangle but Lungiambula pushes his legs off easily.
Lungiambula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lungiambula scoring with some ground and pound.
Lungiambula won't allow Tsung to get back to his feet.
Lungiambula throws a big elbow that misses.
Lungiambula lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lungiambula stands up over Tsung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lungiambula is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsung has wrist control.
Lungiambula stands up over Tsung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lungiambula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tsung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lungiambula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lungiambula cracks Tsung with a solid left hand.
Tsung has control of Lungiambula's left arm, preventing Lungiambula from doing any damage.
Lungiambula scoring with some ground and pound.

Tsung throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lungiambula uses it to pass to side control.
Lungiambula works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lungiambula lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lungiambula cracks Tsung with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tsung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lungiambula tries to score with some ground and pound. Tsung controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tsung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tsung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tsung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lungiambula off and has taken his back!
Lungiambula is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalcha Lungiambula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lungiambula slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lungiambula shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsung sprawls well. He's pushed Lungiambula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lungiambula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lungiambula somewhat.
Tsung scores with a head kick.
Tsung is looking to clinch but Lungiambula is avoiding it.
And Lungiambula tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsung pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lungiambula manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsung on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsung's guard now, I'm sure.
Tsung wants to stand up but Lungiambula is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lungiambula.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungiambula keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsung's head.

Tsung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lungiambula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lungiambula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lungiambula works over Tsung with some ground and pound from guard.
Lungiambula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lungiambula keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsung's head.
Dalcha Lungiambula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsung controls Lungiambula momentarily but Lungiambula frees himself.
Lungiambula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lungiambula wants to stand but Tsung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lungiambula works over Tsung with some ground and pound from guard.
Lungiambula connects with a couple of short punches.
Lungiambula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lungiambula throwing strikes from guard but Tsung blocks nicely.
Lungiambula stops Tsung from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lungiambula tries for a takedown but Tsung circles away easily
and Tsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Ya Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalcha Lungiambula.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lungiambula shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsung's guard.

Tsung manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lungiambula fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsung scores with a head kick. Lungiambula tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Lungiambula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lungiambula misses with a head shot. Tsung uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lungiambula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungiambula connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsung lands some strikes from the bottom.
Lungiambula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsung's head.
Lungiambula throwing strikes from guard but Tsung blocks nicely.
Lungiambula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lungiambula is in close to Tsung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lungiambula throwing strikes from guard but Tsung blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsung wants to sweep but no luck.
Ya Tsung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalcha Lungiambula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lungiambula connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalcha Lungiambula.
I've got Lungiambula winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

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