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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Lungiambula keeps the fight on the outside.
Saadulaev gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saadulaev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Saadulaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saadulaev works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Saadulaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lungiambula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saadulaev holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saadulaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lungiambula trying to control but Saadulaev is working from the bottom.
Lungiambula is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lungiambula displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lungiambula.
Nice sprawl there from Lungiambula as Saadulaev shoots in.
Lungiambula shoots for a takedown but Saadulaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lungiambula stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Saadulaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lungiambula fails with the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Lungiambula instigates a clinch.
Lungiambula's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lungiambula tries to score a body lock takedown but Saadulaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lungiambula is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saadulaev can't fight it off and eventually Lungiambula manages to take the fight to the floor. Saadulaev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saadulaev wants to get back to his feet but Lungiambula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saadulaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saadulaev tries to get out of the position.
Saadulaev is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Lungiambula's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Lungiambula stands up from Saadulaev's guard - Lungiambula perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lungiambula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saadulaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lungiambula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lungiambula lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Lungiambula pushes Saadulaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saadulaev prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Saadulaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lungiambula clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lungiambula looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lungiambula.
Saadulaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lungiambula looks for a takedown but Saadulaev sprawls well.
Lungiambula wants to clinch up but Saadulaev keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saadulaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Lungiambula, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula shoots in but Saadulaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shamil Saadulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalcha Lungiambula.
Nice sprawl there from Lungiambula as Saadulaev shoots in.
Lungiambula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Lungiambula scores with a four punch combination!
Lungiambula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lungiambula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saadulaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lungiambula.
It looked like Saadulaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lungiambula shoots in for a double leg but Saadulaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lungiambula with a nice cross.
Lungiambula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saadulaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lungiambula thinking.
Lungiambula is breathing heavily.
Lungiambula stuffs the takedown attempt from Saadulaev. Saadulaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Lungiambula slips under a jab from Saadulaev.
Lungiambula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saadulaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lungiambula defends it nicely.#T2#
Saadulaev checks the leg kick.
Saadulaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lungiambula clinches up with Saadulaev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saadulaev shoots for a takedown but Lungiambula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saadulaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lungiambula.
Saadulaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saadulaev. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Saadulaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lungiambula, pushing him back against the cage.
Lungiambula stalling the fight.
Saadulaev gets underhooks to prevent Lungiambula's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Saadulaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lungiambula uses from the top position.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lungiambula is standing up over Saadulaev. Saadulaev looks to escape but Lungiambula dives into side control.
Lungiambula working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev tries to buck Lungiambula off but Lungiambula is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Lungiambula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saadulaev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saadulaev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Lungiambula misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lungiambula tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saadulaev's legs.
Dalcha Lungiambula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saadulaev tries to buck Lungiambula off but Lungiambula is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula working away.
Saadulaev regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dalcha Lungiambula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saadulaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lungiambula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lungiambula fails with the takedown.
It looked like Saadulaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saadulaev shoots in for a double leg but Lungiambula sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lungiambula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saadulaev.
Dalcha Lungiambula seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Saadulaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saadulaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lungiambula keeps working. #T1#
Saadulaev content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Saadulaev is looking for a kimura but Lungiambula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saadulaev to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lungiambula missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lungiambula is trying to control Saadulaev's posture. Saadulaev takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lungiambula! Saadulaev is rotating here... this could be the end... Lungiambula is out! Saadulaev has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shamil Saadulaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Borjigin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lungiambula pinned against the cage. Lungiambula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Lungiambula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lungiambula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lungiambula is looking to take a break and control but Borjigin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Lungiambula decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lungiambula gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borjigin tries for a takedown but Lungiambula manages to get underhooks.
Borjigin has had enough of the clinch but Lungiambula keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Lungiambula lands a left hand.
Lungiambula is trying to pull guard but Borjigin has him pressed against the cage.
Borjigin tries to pull guard but Lungiambula holds him up against the cage and eventually Borjigin drops back down to his feet.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Borjigin.#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Lungiambula clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lungiambula stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lungiambula for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Borjigin pulls guard. #SUB2#
Borjigin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lungiambula defends it easily.
Borjigin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Borjigin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borjigin wants to stand but Lungiambula has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Borjigin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lungiambula!
Lungiambula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borjigin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borjigin tries to control but Lungiambula wriggling away.
Lungiambula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lungiambula tries to get out of the position.
Borjigin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Borjigin with the ground and pound from mount.
Lungiambula wants to control but Borjigin is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Borjigin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Borjigin looking to control but Lungiambula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lungiambula tries to reverse the position but Borjigin maintains control.#T4#
Lungiambula wants to hold on but Borjigin pushes him away.
Borjigin landing shots from mount.
Lungiambula is trying to stand.
Borjigin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borjigin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lungiambula to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lungiambula shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Borjigin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lungiambula appears to be looking for a big counter.
Borjigin wants to clinch up but Lungiambula keeps it at a distance.
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lungiambula but Lungiambula pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Borjigin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lungiambula, pushing him back against the cage.
Borjigin wants a takedown.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Borjigin.
Borjigin is trying to maintain a safe position but Lungiambula gets an underhook and turns Borjigin into the cage.#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lungiambula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lungiambula clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch.
Lungiambula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borjigin defends well and Lungiambula ends up having to push Borjigin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Lungiambula shoots in and gets a takedown into Borjigin's guard.#T1#
Lungiambula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Temujin Borjigin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Borjigin has his foot on Lungiambula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lungiambula works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Borjigin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borjigin is breathing heavily.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
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.#SU#
Lungiambula stands up from Borjigin's guard - Lungiambula perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Lungiambula closes the distance and pushes Borjigin back into the cage.#BC#
Lungiambula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lungiambula moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lungiambula has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Borjigin is trying to keep an underhook but Lungiambula manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lungiambula is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lungiambula is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borjigin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lungiambula. #T3#
Lungiambula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borjigin wants to get back to his feet.
Borjigin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lungiambula is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borjigin missing with punches from the bottom.
Lungiambula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borjigin's head.
Lungiambula seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lungiambula clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lungiambula as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Lungiambula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lungiambula wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Borjigin manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Borjigin is trying to control. Lungiambula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Borjigin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lungiambula! #T1##SUB2#
Borjigin looking for a guillotine from mount but Lungiambula is having none of it.
Borjigin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borjigin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Borjigin looking to control but Lungiambula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borjigin landing strikes from the mount and Lungiambula is in trouble!
Borjigin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lungiambula is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borjigin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lungiambula looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Lungiambula is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lungiambula in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Borjigin raining down shots from the mount!
Lungiambula is looking to get to half guard.
Borjigin landing punches.
Borjigin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borjigin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lungiambula is looking to escape.
Lungiambula is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3#
Lungiambula is looking to improve his position but Borjigin isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Borjigin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lungiambula is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lungiambula and Borjigin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lungiambula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Borjigin wants to stand but Lungiambula has his arm trapped. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borjigin working away.
Lungiambula is looking for a sweep.
Borjigin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lungiambula some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Borjigin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lungiambula is defending well.
Lungiambula is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Borjigin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borjigin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Borjigin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Saadulaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lungiambula circles away.
Saadulaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lungiambula.
Lungiambula scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Saadulaev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Saadulaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lungiambula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saadulaev.
Lungiambula slaps away a takedown attempt from Saadulaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Lungiambula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saadulaev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lungiambula working away.
Lungiambula tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Lungiambula fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lungiambula taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Saadulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lungiambula wants to control but Saadulaev is keeping him busy.
Saadulaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lungiambula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lungiambula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saadulaev on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lungiambula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saadulaev some visible discomfort.
Saadulaev is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Saadulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lungiambula is trying to get an arm triangle but Saadulaev is defending well.
Lungiambula is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saadulaev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Lungiambula wants to control but Saadulaev is keeping him busy.
Lungiambula lands an elbow.
Saadulaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Saadulaev is not content to let Lungiambula control the position.
Saadulaev stops Lungiambula from passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lungiambula tries to stand but Saadulaev is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lungiambula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saadulaev is trying to stand back up but Lungiambula is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saadulaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lungiambula controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev wants to improve his position but Lungiambula is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lungiambula trying to control the action but Saadulaev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saadulaev misses with a takedown attempt - Lungiambula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lungiambula wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Saadulaev. No joy for Lungiambula on that attempt.
Lungiambula throws a wild body kick that Saadulaev sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Saadulaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saadulaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Lungiambula drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lungiambula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev tries to buck Lungiambula off but Lungiambula is having none of it.#T1#
Saadulaev is not content to let Lungiambula control the position.
Saadulaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saadulaev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lungiambula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saadulaev is looking for a sweep. Lungiambula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saadulaev trying to control here.
Lungiambula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Saadulaev strikes from the bottom but Lungiambula uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#SU#
Lungiambula has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Lungiambula moves into range and clinches up with Saadulaev.
Lungiambula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saadulaev can do to turn this around?#BC#
Lungiambula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Lungiambula.
Lungiambula jabs at Saadulaev's body.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saadulaev.
Lungiambula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lungiambula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Saadulaev pushes Lungiambula up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Saadulaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saadulaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saadulaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lungiambula manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lungiambula controls Saadulaev momentarily but Saadulaev frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dalcha Lungiambula will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lungiambula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saadulaev pinned against the cage. Saadulaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lungiambula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saadulaev advances to full mount.
Saadulaev looking to finish Lungiambula with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lungiambula!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula is trying desperately to improve position.
Saadulaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Saadulaev prevents Lungiambula from getting the reversal.
Saadulaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lungiambula is working to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Saadulaev is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD#
Lungiambula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saadulaev sprawls well initially but Lungiambula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saadulaev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saadulaev wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Lungiambula is working for a submission of some sort.
Lungiambula prevents Saadulaev from standing back up.
Saadulaev wants to improve his position but Lungiambula is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lungiambula wants to work for an arm triangle but Saadulaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lungiambula is looking to take a break and control but Saadulaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Lungiambula shoots in but Saadulaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saadulaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dalcha Lungiambula is winning the standup battle so far.
Lungiambula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saadulaev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalcha Lungiambula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Saadulaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saadulaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Saadulaev manages to break the clinch.
Lungiambula cracks a nice hook into Saadulaev's ribs.#T4##CL#
Lungiambula closes the distance and pushes Saadulaev back into the cage.
Lungiambula jumps guard but Saadulaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lungiambula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saadulaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saadulaev prevents a body shot from Lungiambula. #TD2#
Saadulaev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saadulaev keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Saadulaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Saadulaev looking for a guillotine here but Lungiambula defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Saadulaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dalcha Lungiambula!
A determined Dalcha Lungiambula didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Creed tries to sprawl but Lungiambula drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lungiambula slows the pace down in half guard.
Lungiambula is pressing down on Creed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Creed is holding on for now.
Lungiambula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Creed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lungiambula keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Creed is looking to escape.
Creed is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula controlling the action here.
It looks like Lungiambula might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Creed won't be happy with that.
Lungiambula scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Lungiambula working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Creed parries the strikes from Lungiambula easily there. Lungiambula is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Creed to escape.
#T2#
Lungiambula working the head with strikes.
Lungiambula taking a breather here.
Lungiambula scores with a couple of short elbows.
Creed being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Lungiambula has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lungiambula in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lungiambula advances nicely into full mount.
Lungiambula content just to control the position here.
Lungiambula looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lungiambula lands a couple of good shots and Creed has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Lungiambula working for a choke but Creed is defending well.
Lungiambula has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Lungiambula gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lungiambula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Lungiambula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Lungiambula is looking for a kimura but Creed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lungiambula to get the leverage.
Lungiambula stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lungiambula is looking for a kimura but Creed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lungiambula to get the leverage. #T1#
Lungiambula controlling the action here.
Lungiambula looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU2#
Lungiambula escapes and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lungiambula. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lungiambula has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lungiambula ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lungiambula no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lungiambula controlling Creed's posture. #SUB2#
Lungiambula has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Creed wants to control from the top but Lungiambula keeps moving.
Lungiambula throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dalcha Lungiambula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creed stops Lungiambula from standing up.
Lungiambula wants to sweep but no luck.
Lungiambula is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Creed preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Creed moves to clinch but Lungiambula breaks away #TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lungiambula.
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.
Creed is trying to control the position but Lungiambula postures up.
Lungiambula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Lungiambula stands up and waves to Creed to follow him. #T4##CL2#
Lungiambula moves into the clinch.
Lungiambula keeps control of Creed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lungiambula crunches a lovely knee into Creed's ribcage.#BC2#
Lungiambula breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lungiambula rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lungiambula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creed backwards. #TD2#
Lungiambula jumps into guard, dragging Creed to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula has his hands on Creed's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lungiambula wants to stand up but Creed is controlling him.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lungiambula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Lungiambula fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creed, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lungiambula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lungiambula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Creed wants to get back to his feet but Lungiambula passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Lungiambula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula winds up and cracks Creed with a swinging punch to the side of 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lungiambula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lungiambula's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Lungiambula decides to stand up. #CL2#
Lungiambula has closed the distance and engaged Creed in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lungiambula gets control of Creed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lungiambula will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lungiambula throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Adonis Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lungiambula pulls Creed in close to prevent any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lungiambula.
Lungiambula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lungiambula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Creed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Lungiambula stands up and beckons Creed to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Lungiambula gets a double leg takedown into Creed's guard.#T3#
Lungiambula controlling from the top position.
Lungiambula lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.#SU2#
Lungiambula stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Creed avoids the body shot from Lungiambula.
#TD2#
Lungiambula gets the takedown into side control.
Lungiambula happy to just control the position for now.
Creed struggling a bit here.
Creed being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalcha Lungiambula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lungiambula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalcha Lungiambula!
Dalcha Lungiambula took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volkov with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Volkov!
Lungiambula creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU2#
Lungiambula has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lungiambula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lungiambula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lungiambula looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Lungiambula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Lungiambula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Lungiambula passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Lungiambula missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Lungiambula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lungiambula wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Lungiambula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lungiambula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lungiambula is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lungiambula in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lungiambula looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lungiambula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lungiambula is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Lungiambula escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Lungiambula's leg but Lungiambula calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Lungiambula moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lungiambula manages to pull guard.
Lungiambula keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Lungiambula is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture.
Volkov prevents Lungiambula from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lungiambula is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lungiambula wants to stand and escape but instead Volkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lungiambula holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lungiambula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lungiambula can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lungiambula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lungiambula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov looking to control.
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.
#R2#
Volkov tries for a takedown but Lungiambula circles away easily
and Lungiambula makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkov really felt that one!#TD2#
Lungiambula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkov's guard.
Lungiambula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a triangle but Lungiambula pushes his legs off easily.
Lungiambula with a nice head shot there.
Lungiambula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lungiambula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lungiambula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Volkov looking to control.
Lungiambula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Volkov is working an open guard so Lungiambula takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lungiambula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lungiambula is in Volkov's guard.#T2#
Lungiambula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Lungiambula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Lungiambula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkov, up you get! #TD2#
Lungiambula feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lungiambula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Lungiambula stays in close to Volkov's body and controls the position. #T3#
Lungiambula is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Volkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lungiambula is aware though and is defending well.
Lungiambula stays in close to Volkov's body and controls the position.
Lungiambula tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Lungiambula content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Volkov gets caught napping as Lungiambula dives in and scores a takedown. Volkov manages to retain guard.#T4#
Volkov keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Lungiambula content to stall in guard here.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula landing with the ground and pound.
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.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lungiambula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Volkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Lungiambula stands up and beckons Volkov to his feet.
Aleksandr Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lungiambula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Lungiambula drives through with a takedown into Volkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Volkov is trying to keep Lungiambula in close.
Lungiambula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lungiambula is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Lungiambula preventing the sweep.
Lungiambula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lungiambula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalcha Lungiambula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lungiambula's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Volkov has a closed guard, preventing Lungiambula from standing up.
Lungiambula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov wants to stand but Lungiambula is controlling the position.
Lungiambula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lungiambula gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lungiambula tightens his grip and picks Volkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Volkov manages to land in guard.
Volkov is striking from the bottom but Lungiambula uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Volkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lungiambula forces his way into half guard.
Lungiambula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lungiambula seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lungiambula working Volkov over with strikes.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Lungiambula cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lungiambula defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aleksandr Volkov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalcha Lungiambula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lungiambula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalcha Lungiambula!
A determined Dalcha Lungiambula didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lungiambula manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Volkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Volkov's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Volkov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lungiambula presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lungiambula leaning against his opponent.
Lungiambula gets underhooks to prevent Volkov's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lungiambula gets control of Volkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lungiambula will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Lungiambula keeps moving.
Lungiambula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lungiambula controlling Volkov's posture. #T1#
Volkov won't allow Lungiambula to get back to his feet.
Lungiambula is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lungiambula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lungiambula takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov jumps guard but Lungiambula stands there with Volkov around his waist. Volkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lungiambula managing to block the knees to the body from Volkov.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lungiambula rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lungiambula successfully pulls guard.
Lungiambula keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lungiambula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.#T3#
Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volkov trying to control but Lungiambula is working from the bottom.
Lungiambula keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass. #SUB#
Volkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lungiambula is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lungiambula is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Lungiambula keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lungiambula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Volkov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Lungiambula closes the distance and clinches.
Lungiambula stalls. #TD2#
Lungiambula has hold of one of Volkov's legs. Volkov is fighting the takedown attempt but Lungiambula gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Volkov is working an open guard so Lungiambula takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Volkov gets caught napping as Lungiambula dives in and scores a takedown. Volkov manages to retain guard.
Lungiambula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Lungiambula stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lungiambula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lungiambula tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Lungiambula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lungiambula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lungiambula won't allow Volkov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalcha Lungiambula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lungiambula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lungiambula feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Volkov is wriggling around but Lungiambula manages to pass to half guard.
Lungiambula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Lungiambula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volkov manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Lungiambula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lungiambula's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula postures up.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Volkov!
Lungiambula has knee on belly momentarily but Volkov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lungiambula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lungiambula lands a nice short elbow.
Lungiambula looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lungiambula decides to return to a standing position.
Volkov with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lungiambula.
Lungiambula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lungiambula wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lungiambula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volkov! #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lungiambula regains half guard.
Lungiambula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Volkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lungiambula sees it coming and defends easily.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Lungiambula is working away. #T2#
Lungiambula tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lungiambula looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov prevents Lungiambula from improving his position.
Lungiambula is pressing down on Volkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Volkov trying to control but Lungiambula is working from the bottom.
Lungiambula scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Lungiambula managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Lungiambula throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkov escapes and throws Lungiambula's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lungiambula is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lungiambula controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lungiambula has one of Volkov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalcha Lungiambula.
Well Lungiambula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalcha Lungiambula!
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