Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FNF Summer Madness II
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1##CL#
Mohammed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mohammed. #BC#
Mohammed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Dikoume decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mohammed's guard.
Mohammed pulls Dikoume in close to prevent any damage.
Dikoume works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Dikoume is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dikoume is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up but Dikoume is controlling him #T1#
Mohammed is not content to let Dikoume control the position.#SUB2#
Dikoume is trying to work for a kimura but Mohammed is defending well.
Dikoume with the ground and pound but Mohammed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mohammed keeping moving, preventing Dikoume from controlling successfully.
Dikoume is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dikoume tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammed is retaining full guard.
Dikoume trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed 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.
Mohammed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Dikoume counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Dikoume is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Dikoume is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mohammed is staying active underneath Dikoume, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Dikoume is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mohammed sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dikoume is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dikoume is just content to waste time from the top position. Mohammed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dikoume pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammed is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dikoume has gone for a leg lock! Mohammed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dikoume's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dikoume had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mohammed defends it easily.#T4#
Mohammed 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. #SU#
Mohammed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mohammed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mohammed misses with a few strikes there.
Dikoume feints the counter takedown.
Dikoume moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mohammed jabs Dikoume right on the nose. Dikoume blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Mohammed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Mohammed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed misses with the combination.
Dikoume changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malek Mohammed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mohammed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Dikoume counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mohammed! #ES#
Mohammed explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikoume takes a shot to the head.
Mohammed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mohammed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Mohammed lands a left and a right that send Dikoume crashing to the mat, dazed. Mohammed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Dikoume is rocked!#CL#
Mohammed moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mohammed manages to break the clinch.
Mohammed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dikoume.
And Dikoume tries to counter it with a takedown but Mohammed pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Mohammed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Mohammed jabs Dikoume to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Mohammed. Those never looked like landing.
Mohammed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mohammed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mohammed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mohammed breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dikoume counters with a shoot takedown. Mohammed fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed wants to stand but Dikoume is controlling the position.
Dikoume trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dikoume postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed can't keep his opponent in guard - Dikoume advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Dikoume is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dikoume sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mohammed defending well though.
Mohammed is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Dikoume is looking for a kimura but Mohammed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dikoume to get the leverage.
Mohammed is not content to let Dikoume control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Dikoume seems to be looking for submissions.
Dikoume is looking to take a break and control but Mohammed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mohammed controlling the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Dikoume wants to work for an arm triangle but Mohammed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mohammed trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mohammed clinches up with Dikoume and pushes him back against the cage.#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.#BC#
Mohammed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dikoume counters with a shoot takedown. Mohammed fights it but they end up in guard.
Mohammed keeping moving, preventing Dikoume from controlling successfully.
Mohammed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dikoume trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcel Dikoume has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mohammed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammed looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohammed, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malek Mohammed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Mohammed.
Dikoume dodges the punch combination from Mohammed.
Dikoume changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Mohammed moves into range and clinches up with Dikoume.#BC#
Mohammed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed misses with the combination.
Dikoume drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mohammed defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Mohammed forces Dikoume back against the cage and clinches.
Mohammed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mohammed lands with a left to the head.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dikoume can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Mohammed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dikoume counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mohammed! #SUB2#
Dikoume is trying to get an arm triangle but Mohammed is defending well.
Mohammed is not content to let Dikoume control the position.
Mohammed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Dikoume is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mohammed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dikoume looking to control but instead Mohammed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Mohammed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dikoume is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mohammed to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dikoume prevents Mohammed from getting back to his feet.
Dikoume in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dikoume tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammed is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dikoume drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mohammed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mohammed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mohammed! #REVR#
Dikoume is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mohammed off and has taken his back!#T3##ES#
Mohammed manages to escape to his feet. #CL#
Mohammed clinches up with Dikoume and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mohammed is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dikoume is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mohammed to the mat. Mohammed regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dikoume throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mohammed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed wants to stand but Dikoume is controlling the position.
Dikoume is pushing down on Mohammed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mohammed is fighting to maintain full guard but Dikoume has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dikoume seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mohammed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dikoume seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Mohammed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dikoume sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dikoume looking to pass the guard.
Dikoume takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dikoume is looking to advance position but Mohammed has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dikoume is trying desperately to improve position.
Dikoume is just holding on here. Mohammed manages to take his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malek Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malek Mohammed!

Event: Sacrament II
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dikoume tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Dikoume's guard.#SUB2#
Dikoume is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakamoto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dikoume's body to avoid the submission. Dikoume has instead reached around Sakamoto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dikoume arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcel Dikoume!

Event: Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Kluba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikoume looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dikoume closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kluba has knocked Dikoume down with a huge combo! Kluba steps away and waves a wobbly Dikoume back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dikoume appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dikoume tries to move into range but Kluba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluba closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dikoume! Kluba dives in looking to finish! Dikoume is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Sebastian Kluba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Pearse tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Dikoume counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dikoume.
Dikoume missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dikoume cracks Pearse with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dikoume wants to control from the top but Pearse keeps moving.
Dikoume controlling from the top position.
Pearse trying to keep a closed guard but Dikoume is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume scoring with some ground and pound.
Dikoume stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pearse manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dikoume is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dikoume is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearse working Dikoume over with knees to the body.
Dikoume is breathing heavily.
Pearse crunches a lovely knee into Dikoume's ribcage.#BC2#
Pearse manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pearse clinches up with Dikoume and pushes him back against the cage.
Dikoume takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Marcel Dikoume has been cut.
Pearse lands a knee to the body.
Pearse landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearse lands a good knee to the midsection. Dikoume won't want to take too many of those.
Pearse is pushing Dikoume up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearse obliges.
Pearse with a knee to the head. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearse obliges.#TD2#
Pearse gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dikoume regains guard.
Dikoume keeping moving, preventing Pearse from controlling successfully.
Dikoume trying to control the position.
Dikoume might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pearse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dikoume is keeping the position for now.
Pearse wants to stand but Dikoume has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dikoume keeping moving, preventing Pearse from controlling successfully.
Pearse forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dikoume is not content to let Pearse control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pearse working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position.
Pearse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikoume. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dikoume wants to sweep but Pearse has passed to side control!
Dikoume is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dikoume is trying to maintain the position but Pearse is very close to passing his half guard.
Pearse trying to pass the guard but Dikoume defending well.
Pearse is trying to control the action in half guard but Dikoume is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dikoume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pearse pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dikoume actively working from the bottom here.
Pearse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dikoume! #T4##SUB2#
Pearse is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dikoume has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Pearse is working for a guillotine from mount but Dikoume frees his head quite easily.
Dikoume is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pearse wants to take Dikoume's back here but Dikoume is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dikoume is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pearse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dikoume regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pearse is working for a kimura but Dikoume is defending it quite comfortably.
Dikoume flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Padraig Pearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Dikoume's cut.
That's time! Dikoume's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pearse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dikoume circles away.
Pearse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pearse closes the distance and clinches up with Dikoume, looking for a takedown. Pearse pushes Dikoume against the cage but Dikoume circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dikoume half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Dikoume gets tackled into the cage by Pearse. Pearse maintains the clinch.
Pearse landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Pearse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pearse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dikoume is trying to drag Pearse to the mat but Pearse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pearse lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume wants to take the fight to the mat but Pearse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dikoume tries for a takedown but Pearse manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Dikoume. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearse lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearse obliges.#BC2#
Pearse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Pearse clinches up against the cage.
Pearse stalling the fight.
Pearse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearse obliges.
Pearse lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Pearse has clasped his hands together around Dikoume's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pearse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Dikoume's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pearse tries to stand but Dikoume is controlling his head.
Pearse tries to move to mount but Dikoume blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Dikoume is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Pearse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dikoume tries to improve position but can't.
Pearse trying to control the action but Dikoume is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearse working away.
Pearse tries to stand but Dikoume is controlling his head. #T3#
Dikoume is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Pearse is trying to get an arm triangle but Dikoume is defending well.
Dikoume gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dikoume works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dikoume looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearse stands and throws Dikoume's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pearse has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dikoume!
Pearse tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Pearse isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Dikoume wants to hold on but Pearse pushes him away.
Pearse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearse seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dikoume is holding on tight.
Padraig Pearse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearse tries to control but Dikoume wriggling away.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Pearse isn't that keen on the idea.
Pearse controlling the position easily from mount.
Dikoume is working to get back to half guard.
Pearse trying to control but Dikoume is having none of it.
Dikoume can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Padraig Pearse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcel Dikoume's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dikoume stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Pearse closes the distance and clinches.
Pearse lands a knee to the body.
Pearse with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Pearse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearse gets a clinch.
Pearse lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearse.
Padraig Pearse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Pearse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pearse clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dikoume drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pearse pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Pearse instigates a clinch. #T1#
Pearse stops a takedown attempt from Dikoume. #TD2#
Pearse has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dikoume clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Dikoume right now. #SUB2#
Pearse looking for the choke from the back.
Pearse trying to control.
Dikoume wants to escape the position.
Dikoume just trying to survive but Pearse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dikoume is keeping busy.
Dikoume trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Dikoume showing good submission defense here. #T2##SUB2#
Pearse working for the choke.
Dikoume turns into Pearse and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikoume slips nicely into half guard.
Pearse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dikoume lands with a punch from half guard.
Pearse trying to control but Dikoume postures up. #SUB#
Dikoume is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Dikoume seems to be working for a kimura but Pearse defends the submission attempt.
Pearse is trying to maintain the position but Dikoume is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dikoume is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pearse as he works his way to full guard.
Dikoume looking to sit in guard and control but Pearse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Pearse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dikoume is proving hard to escape from.
Dikoume looking for a sweep. Not yet Dikoume, not yet.
Dikoume is trying to keep Pearse in close.
Pearse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dikoume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pearse is stalling in the full guard.
Dikoume keeping moving, preventing Pearse from controlling successfully.
Marcel Dikoume has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Padraig Pearse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dikoume working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pearse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dikoume is tightening it up a little... Pearse has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pearse reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pearse taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dikoume!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcel Dikoume!

Event: JBL Test Your Might 1
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Thighpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikoume is just out of range.
Dikoume attempts a counter takedown but Thighpunch avoids it well and moves away.
Dikoume uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikoume takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thighpunch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thighpunch lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dikoume has time to react.
Thighpunch scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Thighpunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikoume was well out of range. Poor timing from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch scores with a nice head shot.
Thighpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Thighpunch misses.
Dikoume on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thighpunch throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Dikoume decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thighpunch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikoume wants to control from the top but Thighpunch keeps moving.
Dikoume throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Dikoume drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dikoume jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thighpunch is controlling Dikoume's posture.
Dikoume stopping the sweep attempt from Thighpunch.
Dikoume wants to control from the top but Thighpunch keeps moving.
Thighpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikoume. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dikoume keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butch Thighpunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikoume appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dikoume takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thighpunch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dikoume circles away quickly and effectively.
Thighpunch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thighpunch sizes up Dikoume with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thighpunch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but Dikoume moves out of range.
Dikoume half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Thighpunch looks to throw the jab but Dikoume is out of range.
Dikoume appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dikoume walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thighpunch lands with a shot to the body.
Dikoume takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been informed that Thighpunch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thighpunch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dikoume had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thighpunch connects with a body shot that sends Dikoume's belly button to the back.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikoume uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Thighpunch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thighpunch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dikoume stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dikoume takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thighpunch throws a hook but Dikoume blocks it.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thighpunch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dikoume at a distance.
A left and a right from Thighpunch both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Thighpunch feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dikoume sprawling to the canvas! Dikoume rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thighpunch finish him?! #ROC2#
Dikoume is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Dikoume out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Indestructible
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Dikoume keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wendel.
Dikoume drops his hands momentarily and Wendel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wendel misses with a combination #TD#
and Dikoume counters with a shoot takedown. Wendel fights it but they end up in guard.
Dikoume tries to free his leg and advance position but Wendel is retaining full guard.
Dikoume missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dikoume drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dikoume jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wendel can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dikoume is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dikoume is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wendel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dikoume has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Dikoume is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wendel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dikoume tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wendel's legs. #SUB#
Dikoume tries for a kimura but Wendel is defending well.
Wendel prevents Dikoume from moving into mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dikoume is trying to get an arm triangle but Wendel is defending well. #SUB#
Dikoume working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dikoume working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dikoume creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wendel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dikoume in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Dikoume is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wendel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dikoume wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wendel, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Dikoume looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dikoume is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wendel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dikoume is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wendel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dikoume thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dikoume wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wendel, who protects the arm well.
Wendel is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dikoume tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dikoume postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Dikoume 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#
Wendel throws a lazy right hand but Dikoume sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dikoume drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wendel sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Wendel misses.
Wendel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dikoume eats them both and turns towards Wendel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wendel lands a head shot.
Dikoume blocks a jab.
Dikoume drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wendel sprawls and moves away.
Dikoume has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wendel throws a looping overhand right but Dikoume ducks down to avoid it.
Wendel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dikoume.
Mathias Wendel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikoume takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wendel lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wendel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathias Wendel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dikoume gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Wendel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wendel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikoume tries to counter with a takedown but Wendel is quick to defend against it.
Wendel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dikoume.
Wendel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wendel misses with an uppercut. Dikoume saw that one coming.
Dikoume half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dikoume takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dikoume staying out of range there.
Wendel cracks Dikoume with an open hand slap.
Wendel tests Dikoume's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Wendel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wendel.#ROC2#
Dikoume is rocked!#T2#
Dikoume moves away from the strike by Wendel.
Wendel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wendel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Wendel cracks Dikoume with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wendel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dikoume to stand back up!
Oh Dikoume is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wendel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dikoume stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wendel fakes the body blow, causing Dikoume to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dikoume goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mathias Wendel!
Mathias Wendel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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!

Event: Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Hickings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charlie Hickings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikoume ducks right into an uppercut from Hickings.
Hickings lands a nice hook to Dikoume's body. Dikoume takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hickings lands a glancing blow to the side of Dikoume's head.
Hickings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikoume was well out of range. Poor timing from Hickings.
Dikoume drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hickings sprawls and moves away.
Dikoume staying out of range there.
Dikoume feinted with a counter takedown.
Hickings misses with a hook. Dikoume ducked under it nicely.
Hickings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Hickings misses.
Dikoume feinted with a counter takedown.
Hickings throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Dikoume counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dikoume sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikoume slips a nice elbow through Hickings's hands, connecting with Hickings's forehead.#T1##SUB#
Hickings is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dikoume has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dikoume pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hickings is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dikoume!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcel Dikoume!
Charlie Hickings spoke after the fight, saying 'Y ain't nathing, mate. Got lucky and noothink els. See ja soon reel soon, boi.'.

Event: Indomitable Wills II
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Cohle misses with a takedown attempt - Dikoume sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cohle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cohle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruston Cohle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohle shoots in looking for a takedown. Dikoume tries to sprawl out of it but Cohle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dikoume manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dikoume drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cohle sprawls and moves away.
Marcel Dikoume has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruston Cohle.#T1#
A head kick misses from Cohle.
Dikoume tries to counter with a takedown but Cohle is quick to defend against it.
Cohle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dikoume drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cohle sprawls and moves away.
Cohle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cohle looks winded!
Cohle misses with the combination.
Dikoume appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cohle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dikoume avoids it really well and circles away.
Dikoume feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Cohle shoots in for a takedown but Dikoume shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cohle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cohle throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Dikoume counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Dikoume has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cohle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dikoume yanks on the arm and Cohle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dikoume.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcel Dikoume!
Ruston Cohle was interviewed post fight and said 'What can ya do.'.

Event: Gladitorius Maximus II
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Sireika instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sireika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dikoume is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sireika pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sireika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sireika stops a takedown attempt from Dikoume.
Dikoume wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Dikoume.
Sireika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dikoumes head.
Sireika lands a body shot.
Dikoume is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sireika pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sireika scores with a hook to the body.
Dikoume looks winded!
Dikoume wants to take the fight to the mat but Sireika manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sireika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sireika lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikoume backwards.
Sireika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dikoume looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sireika presses Dikoume against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Sireika.
Dikoume letting Sireika take a breather here.
Sireika lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sireika.
Sireika displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dikoume up against the cage.
Sireika working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Sireika lands with a light punch inside.
Sireika stops a takedown attempt from Dikoume.
Sireika is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sireika pushes Dikoume back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sireika lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sireika - that landed with a thud.
Dikoume letting Sireika take a breather here.
Sireika lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikoume backwards.
Sireika content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sireika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sireika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sireika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sireika lands a body punch.
Sireika controlling the action here for a moment.
Sireika lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sireika slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Sireika - that landed with a thud.
Sireika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sireika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sireika lands with a right to the head.
Dikoume has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sireika after a bit of a struggle.
Sireika lands a right hand.
Sireika has Dikoume pressed against the cage.
Sireika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sireika cracks Dikoume with a nice body shot.
Sireika lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sireika.
Sireika controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Sireika lands an uppercut.
Sireika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sireika lands with a left to the head.
Sireika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sireika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sireika lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sireika lands a nice shot to the body.
Sireika scores with a shot to the side of Dikoume's head.
Sireika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Dikoume is rocked!
A short right from Sireika on the inside.
Dikoume is still on wobbly legs! Can Sireika finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sireika lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sireika.
Sireika dips a shoulder and cracks Dikoume with a mighty uppercut! Dikoume falls back against the cage and Sireika unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dikoume is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sireika screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Arnoldas Sireika thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Test of Wills III
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dikoume. No joy for Rabenu on that attempt.
Rabenu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dikoume avoids it really well and circles away.
Rabenu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Dikoume counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rabenu!
Marcel Dikoume has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moshe Rabenu.#SUB#
Dikoume is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rabenu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dikoume has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rabenu has left one of his arms exposed and Dikoume doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rabenu screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcel Dikoume!

Event: JBL 3 Budo vs Dee
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Miles misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dikoume counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miles won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Dikoume has hold of Miles 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Miles tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dikoume cranks the arm and Miles screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Miles , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcel Dikoume!

Event: JBL 1 - Sedlacek vs Dada
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Benton misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Dikoume counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benton tries to get out of the position.
Dikoume controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dikoume stops Benton from standing up.
Dikoume passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dikoume on the ground.#SUB2#
Dikoume tries for a kimura but Benton is defending well. #SUB2#
Dikoume has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Benton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dikoume yanks on the arm and Benton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dikoume.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcel Dikoume!

Event: Indomitable Wills
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Dikoume keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dikoume half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dikoume is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takashi defends well.
Dikoume is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dikoume looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Takashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like Takashi 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.
Let's hope that Takashi 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.
Takashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikoume. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.
Dikoume is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dikoume is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Takashi looking to score a takedown here. Dikoume is defending well but Takashi drives through and ends up in Dikoume's guard.#SUB#
Dikoume is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takashi postures up in Dikoume's guard and throws a big left but Dikoume blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dikoume looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
Dikoume looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takashi is one step ahead there.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dikoume is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dikoume is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takashi forces his way into half guard.
Dikoume wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Dikoume tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi is pressing down on Dikoume's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikoume is holding on for now.
Dikoume is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dikoume on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dikoume tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dikoume looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Takashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Dikoume feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Takashi dives in and scores a takedown into Dikoume's guard.
Takashi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dikoume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Takashi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dikoume tries to lock up and control but Takashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume working to try and regain half guard.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume is working to get back to half guard.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Dikoume tries to lock up and control but Takashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dikoume is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dikoume is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi prevents Dikoume from getting the reversal.
Dikoume wants to hold on but Takashi pushes him away.
Dikoume is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Takashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Takashi.
Takashi is continuing to stall.#T4#
The adventures of Takashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dikoume bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi is pulling down on Dikoume's head. It's preventing any offense from Dikoume, at least for the moment.
Dikoume looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Takashi 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Takashi has Dikoume up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Takashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takashi manages to end up in side control.
Dikoume manages to get back to half guard.
Takashi is thwarting Dikoume's attempts to control the position.
Dikoume wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Dikoume is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takashi 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 working to try and regain half guard.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saku Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takashi 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 bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Dikoume from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dikoume drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takashi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Takashi 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.
Takashi passes Dikoume's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dikoume trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Dikoume is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Takashi prevents Dikoume from improving his position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position.
Takashi stalling.
Dikoume has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dikoume is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!

Event: Trials By Fire II
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Doe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Doe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dikoume sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Dikoume moves out of range easily.
Dikoume appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Doe rushes Dikoume and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
Dikoume is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dikoume wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Dikoume. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dikoume goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Dikoume counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dikoume. #T1#
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Dikoume preventing the sweep.
Dikoume pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Dikoume not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dikoume drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dikoume has Doe in his guard.#REVB#
Dikoume is trying to keep Doe in close. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dikoume throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Dikoume gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dikoume is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dikoume is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
Dikoume wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Dikoume makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dikoume.#SUB#
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dikoume has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Dikoume's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Dikoume looking for a triangle here. Doe is fighting it but it looks tight! Dikoume pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Doe is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcel Dikoume!

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