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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Lungiambula throws a sloppy head kick and Sokoudju moves out of range easily. #TD#
Lungiambula drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sokoudju wants to control but Lungiambula postures up.
Sokoudju is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lungiambula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sokoudju makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokoudju.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokoudju is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoudju controlling from the top position. #T1#
Sokoudju trying to control but Lungiambula is working from the bottom.
Sokoudju 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.
Sokoudju sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lungiambula's guard. #SUB2#
Sokoudju is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lungiambula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokoudju. #SUB2#
Sokoudju is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lungiambula looking for submissions off his back.
Lungiambula is trying to stand.
Lungiambula tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sokoudju has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokoudju moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lungiambula has worked his arm free - good work by Lungiambula!
Sokoudju working away.
Lungiambula is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Sokoudju.#SUB2#
Sokoudju is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lungiambula knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lungiambula is looking to reverse the position.
Sokoudju trying to control the action but Lungiambula is working from the bottom.
Sokoudju has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lungiambula!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula is trying to reverse the position but instead Sokoudju has taken his back - oops!
Sokoudju not allowing Lungiambula to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeu Sokoudju 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#
Sokoudju stuffs the takedown.
Sokoudju unleashes a big counter combination but Lungiambula bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sokoudju connects with a nice looking jab.
Sokoudju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lungiambula is fending him off so far but Sokoudju persists. Nope, Lungiambula circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Lungiambula was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sokoudju tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lungiambula defends well and Sokoudju ends up having to push Lungiambula into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sokoudju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lungiambula's waist but Lungiambula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sokoudju off to one side.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeu Sokoudju.
Sokoudju shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lungiambula defends it nicely.
Sokoudju has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lungiambula fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokoudju, pushing him back against the cage.
Lungiambula can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Sokoudju gets underhooks to prevent Lungiambula's takedown attempt.
Sokoudju drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokoudju looking for a takedown.
Sokoudju is breathing heavily.
Sokoudju is working for takedown but Lungiambula is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sokoudju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lungiambula just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lungiambula jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sokoudju walks away with a smile on his face. Lungiambula gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Sokoudju gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lungiambula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoudju looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokoudju, not yet. #T2#
Sokoudju pulls Lungiambula in close to prevent any damage.
Lungiambula lands a couple of elbows.
Lungiambula landing with the ground and pound.
Lungiambula wants to control from the top but Sokoudju keeps moving.
Sokoudju is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lungiambula is controlling him.
Sokoudju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lungiambula is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Lungiambula has gone for a leg lock! Sokoudju slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lungiambula's guard.#REVB#
Lungiambula keeping moving, preventing Sokoudju from controlling successfully.
Sokoudju is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sokoudju is pushing down on Lungiambula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lungiambula is fighting to maintain full guard but Sokoudju has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sokoudju wants to control but Lungiambula is keeping him busy. #T4#
Sokoudju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lungiambula trying to control from the bottom.
Sokoudju takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sokoudju is keen to just control but Lungiambula is a slippery customer.
Sokoudju trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sokoudju is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
That's time! Lungiambula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
Lungiambula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Lungiambula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sokoudju to the mat! Sokoudju manages to get full guard.
Lungiambula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sokoudju looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sokoudju looking to control.
Sokoudju looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lungiambula tries to stand but Sokoudju is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoudju is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lungiambula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sokoudju has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lungiambula has managed to get both his arms back between Sokoudju's legs - danger averted.
Sokoudju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lungiambula's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sokoudju 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.
Lungiambula working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Lungiambula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sokoudju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sokoudju 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.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sokoudju looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lungiambula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokoudju on the ground.
Lungiambula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lungiambula wants to stand but Sokoudju has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sokoudju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lungiambula is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Lungiambula pushes Sokoudju up against the cage in a clinch.
Lungiambula keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sokoudju's efforts to push away.
Sokoudju fails to pull guard.
Lungiambula is trying to pull guard but Sokoudju turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Sokoudju jumps into guard, dragging Lungiambula to the mat.
Sokoudju is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lungiambula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sokoudju keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Lungiambula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sokoudju has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lungiambula has managed to get both his arms back between Sokoudju's legs - danger averted.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lungiambula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula wants to control from the top but Sokoudju keeps moving.
Sokoudju trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dalcha Lungiambula.
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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Romeu Sokoudju!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Lungiambula lands a left and a right that send Kubanza crashing to the mat, dazed. Lungiambula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kubanza is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eliezer Kubanza has been cut.
Kubanza looks winded!
Lungiambula circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Lungiambula counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Kubanza out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Dalcha Lungiambula!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lungiambula looks winded!
Burns seems keen to control Lungiambula's posture.#ES#
Burns is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lungiambula trying to control the position but instead, Burns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lungiambula into the cage.
Burns has Lungiambula pressed against the cage, preventing Lungiambula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burns is trying to trip Lungiambula. He has hold of a leg but Lungiambula is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burns persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lungiambula is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Burns dives into side control.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lungiambula is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Lungiambula holds on to Burns's head and controls the position momentarily.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Lungiambula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lungiambula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lungiambula throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Burns has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Lungiambula. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Burns off and Burns celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marquis Burns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Lungiambula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eskinaldo circles away.
Eskinaldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lungiambula.
Eskinaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lungiambula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lungiambula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eskinaldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lungiambula in his tracks.
Lungiambula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalcha Lungiambula. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Eskinaldo pushes Lungiambula up against the cage in a clinch.
Eskinaldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eskinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eskinaldo lands a shot to the body.
Eskinaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Eskinaldo working aggressively here.
Lungiambula misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Eskinaldo lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eskinaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lungiambula backwards.
Eskinaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lungiambula backwards. #ROC2#
Lungiambula is rocked!
Come on Eskinaldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Eskinaldo fails to land.
Lungiambula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eskinaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eskinaldo working aggressively here.
Eskinaldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Lungiambula.
Eskinaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lungiambula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eskinaldo smiles and moves away.
Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eskinaldo but Eskinaldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lungiambula is breathing heavily.#CL#
Lungiambula pushes Eskinaldo up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eskinaldo lands a left hand.
Eskinaldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lungiambula up against the cage.
Eskinaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lungiambula takes a shot to the head.
Eskinaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eskinaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lungiambula backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lungiambula is looking to control Eskinaldo's arms but Eskinaldo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lungiambula has his back to the cage.
Eskinaldo digs a right hand underneath Lungiambula's ribcage. Lungiambula let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eskinaldo.
A right hand to the body from Eskinaldo.
A short left from Eskinaldo.
A shot in the inside from Eskinaldo.
A body shot lands from Eskinaldo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo leaning against his opponent.
Eskinaldo digs a right hand underneath Lungiambula's ribcage. Lungiambula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eskinaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Eskinaldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Lungiambula drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
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. #REVR#
Eskinaldo tries to get to full guard but Lungiambula has control of the leg. #T4#
Eskinaldo wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eskinaldo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Eskinaldo wants to improve his position but Lungiambula is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eskinaldo tries to kick Lungiambula off but Lungiambula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eskinaldo is looking for a sweep. Lungiambula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eskinaldo won't allow Lungiambula to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Eskinaldo 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#
Lungiambula shoots in looking for a takedown. Eskinaldo tries to sprawl out of it but Lungiambula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eskinaldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Eskinaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Eskinaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eskinaldo lands a shot to the body.
Lungiambula goes for a takedown attempt but Eskinaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cristiano Eskinaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Eskinaldo clinches with his opponent.
Cristiano Eskinaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lungiambula.
Lungiambula throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eskinaldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Eskinaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Eskinaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Eskinaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Eskinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lungiambula working hard to break the clinch.
Eskinaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eskinaldo scores with a hook to the body.
Eskinaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lungiambula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Eskinaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eskinaldo is working Lungiambula over against the cage.
Eskinaldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lungiambula.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Eskinaldo is working Lungiambula over against the cage.
Eskinaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lungiambula is trying to pull guard but Eskinaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Eskinaldo.
Lungiambula is trying to pull guard but Eskinaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Lungiambula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lungiambula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lungiambula takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eskinaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lungiambula backwards.
Eskinaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lungiambulas head.
Lungiambula fails to pull guard.
Eskinaldo lands an uppercut.#T3#
Eskinaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eskinaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eskinaldo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eskinaldo.
A shot in the inside from Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lungiambula backwards.
Lungiambula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eskinaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eskinaldo lands with a left to the head.
Eskinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Eskinaldo lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Eskinaldo fails to land.
Eskinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Eskinaldo fails to land.
Eskinaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eskinaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eskinaldo lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Eskinaldo.
Eskinaldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lungiambula.
Lungiambula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eskinaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Eskinaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Eskinaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Eskinaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lungiambula seems to have got his legs back now.
Lungiambula wants to get back to striking at distance but Eskinaldo won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eskinaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eskinaldo pushes Lungiambula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eskinaldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lungiambula.
A head punch on the inside from Eskinaldo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eskinaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lungiambula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lungiambula takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eskinaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lungiambula jumps guard but Eskinaldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eskinaldo.
Still in the clinch, Eskinaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eskinaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eskinaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lungiambula backwards.
Eskinaldo is leaning against Lungiambula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eskinaldo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lungiambula with a big uppercut! Lungiambula tries to clinch up but Eskinaldo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lungiambula to the mat! Lungiambula covers up and Eskinaldo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cristiano Eskinaldo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Sokoudju tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lungiambula counters with a takedown into side control.
Lungiambula working away.
Sokoudju sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sokoudju is not content to let Lungiambula control the position.
Sokoudju makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokoudju.
Sokoudju wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sokoudju had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lungiambula defends it easily.
Lungiambula wants to control from the top but Sokoudju keeps moving. #T1#
Sokoudju is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokoudju pulls Lungiambula in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lungiambula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lungiambula wants to get up but he can't break Sokoudju's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokoudju keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Lungiambula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sokoudju as he avoids it easily.
Sokoudju is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokoudju closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lungiambula circles away.
Lungiambula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Sokoudju clinches. #BC#
Lungiambula breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Sokoudju with that takedown attempt.
Sokoudju tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lungiambula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sokoudju with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lungiambula counters by moving into the clinch.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeu Sokoudju.
Lungiambula goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sokoudju prevents it.
#BC#
Lungiambula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Lungiambula moves into the clinch successfully.
Sokoudju drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lungiambula pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lungiambula throws a body kick that misses.
Sokoudju looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sokoudju looks winded!
Sokoudju stuffs the takedown.
Lungiambula throws a head kick but Sokoudju moves out of range.
Sokoudju cracks the inside of Lungiambula's front leg.
Sokoudju is looking to clinch but Lungiambula is avoiding it.
Sokoudju does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Lungiambula fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sokoudju to the ground. Lungiambula is now in Sokoudju's guard.#T4#
Lungiambula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lungiambula trying to control but Sokoudju is working from the bottom.
Lungiambula postures up in Sokoudju's guard and throws a big left but Sokoudju blocks it.
Sokoudju wants to get back to his feet but Lungiambula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sokoudju utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lungiambula wants to pass the guard but Sokoudju is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokoudju not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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!
#R2#
Lungiambula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lungiambula tries to counter with a takedown but Sokoudju is quick to defend against it.
Lungiambula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sokoudju circles away.
Sokoudju only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sokoudju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lungiambula tries to clinch there but Sokoudju circles away.
Sokoudju shoots for a double leg takedown but Lungiambula sprawls well. He's pushed Sokoudju's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lungiambula is looking for a counter combo.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeu Sokoudju.
Sokoudju is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sokoudju moves out of range of the body kick from Lungiambula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoudju shoots in for a takedown but Lungiambula shows good takedown defense.
Lungiambula throws a right and a left that Sokoudju avoids nicely.
Sokoudju is breathing heavily.
Lungiambula scores with a jab. Sokoudju acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lungiambula closes the distance and clinches up with Sokoudju, looking for a takedown. Lungiambula pushes Sokoudju against the cage but Sokoudju circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sokoudju wants to counter with a clinch but Lungiambula pushes him away.
Dalcha Lungiambula is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Lungiambula tries to clinch there but Sokoudju circles away.
#CL#
Lungiambula has closed the distance and engaged Sokoudju in a clinch.
Lungiambula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokoudju can do to turn this around?#BC#
Lungiambula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokoudju thuds a left hand into Lungiambula's body.
Lungiambula misses with a head kick.
Sokoudju fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sokoudju enables Lungiambula to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sokoudju manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lungiambula tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokoudju is retaining full guard.
Lungiambula wants to control from the top but Sokoudju keeps moving.
Lungiambula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Lungiambula tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokoudju is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sokoudju is looking for a triangle but Lungiambula pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lungiambula wants to get up but he can't break Sokoudju's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sokoudju working a defensive guard here.
Lungiambula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lungiambula looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lungiambula lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lungiambula leaves Sokoudju with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sokoudju shoots in but Lungiambula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sokoudju is defended easily by Lungiambula.
Sokoudju keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4##TD#
Lungiambula scores with a takedown into Sokoudju's guard.
Lungiambula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokoudju on the ground.
Lungiambula makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokoudju keeping moving, preventing Lungiambula from controlling successfully.
Lungiambula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lungiambula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sokoudju 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.
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! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sokoudju working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lungiambula.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sokoudju is looking for a triangle but Lungiambula pushes his legs off easily.
Lungiambula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokoudju is keeping the position for now.
Sokoudju is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula wants to control from the top but Sokoudju keeps moving.
Sokoudju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lungiambula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokoudju is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Sokoudju looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lungiambula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lungiambula looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokoudju tries for a takedown but Lungiambula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokoudju fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lungiambula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokoudju.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeu Sokoudju.#TD#
Sokoudju gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sokoudju keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Sokoudju 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.
Sokoudju working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Lungiambula trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokoudju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokoudju can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lungiambula controls the pace.
Lungiambula tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokoudju is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sokoudju being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Lungiambula moves into the clinch.#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.
Sokoudju is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lungiambula stops a takedown attempt from Sokoudju.
#TD#
Lungiambula manages to pull guard.
Lungiambula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lungiambula is adopting a defensive guard.
Sokoudju tries to stand but Lungiambula is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lungiambula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalcha Lungiambula!
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