PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonse Tchami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barral
vs
Tchami

178 cm
28
184 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
172 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Arcticus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alphonse Tchami!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tchami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barral somewhat.
Tchami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barral.
Barral stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tchami.

Barral fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tchami sprawls well initially but Barral persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tchami gets full guard.
Barral stands and throws Tchami's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Barral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tchami has escaped the position, nice work there.

Barral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tchami, who protects the arm well.
Tchami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Barral swings around for an armbar but Tchami sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barral's guard.
Tchami must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tchami controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Barral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barral working for a triangle but Tchami defends it easily.
Tchami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tchami stopping the sweep attempt from Barral.
Barral is working hard here to advance position.

Barral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barral being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Barral is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tchami rolls with it to try and escape but Barral cranks on the arm and Tchami is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romulo Barral!
Alphonse Tchami was interviewed post fight and said 'It's disappointing, but I'll train hard and come back stronger next time.'.