PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Dikoume (ranked 2854 p4p, 302 weight class) and Tiago Alexandre (ranked 979 p4p, 111 weight class). Marcel Dikoume has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dikoume
vs
Alexandre

184 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
162 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Dikoume!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiago Alexandre!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandre goes for a double leg but Dikoume avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dikoume continues to drive forward.
Dikoume drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexandre sprawls and moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandre.
Dikoume wants to control but Alexandre postures up.
Alexandre is looking to take a break and control but Dikoume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dikoume is looking to reverse the position.

Alexandre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexandre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Dikoume's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre trying to control the action but Dikoume is working from the bottom.
Dikoume manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexandre's best efforts.
Alexandre is looking to take a break and control but Dikoume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikoume is looking for a sweep. Alexandre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dikoume trying to get back to full guard but Alexandre takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dikoume is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dikoume tries to reverse the position but Alexandre maintains control.
Alexandre is looking to work his way around to Dikoume's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
My spies in Guts & Glory Gym inform me that Alexandre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dikoume stops Alexandre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dikoume is looking to get to half guard.
Alexandre controlling his opponent.
Dikoume prevents Alexandre from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dikoume is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikoume tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dikoume has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Dikoume is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Alexandre is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dikoume won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Alexandre off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre is the new welterweight champion!