PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Philippe Dieudonne (ranked 5052 p4p, 4255 weight class) and Gabriel Cichero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dieudonne
vs
Cichero

183 cm
18
179
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
174
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Philippe Dieudonne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Cichero!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dieudonne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cichero sprawls well. Cichero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dieudonne gets slowly back to his feet.
Dieudonne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cichero as he jumps to the side.
Dieudonne tries for a takedown but Cichero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Philippe Dieudonne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieudonne fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieudonne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Cichero dives in and scores a takedown into Dieudonne's guard.
Cichero wants to pass the guard but Dieudonne is keeping the position.
Cichero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dieudonne's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dieudonne's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieudonne is looking to control Cichero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dieudonne avoid being mounted?

Cichero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dieudonne sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dieudonne is trying to control but can't.
Cichero is pressing down on Dieudonne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dieudonne is holding on for now.

Cichero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dieudonne defends it well.

Cichero is working for a kimura but Dieudonne is defending it quite comfortably.
Cichero tries to pass to full mount but Dieudonne defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cichero keeps trying to improve his position.
Dieudonne wants to control but Cichero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cichero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Cichero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dieudonne defends it well.
Cichero looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dieudonne actively working from the bottom here.
Dieudonne is trying to maintain the position but Cichero is very close to passing his half guard.
Cichero prevents Dieudonne from improving his position.
Cichero wants to free his trapped foot but Dieudonne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dieudonne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cichero is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dieudonne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cichero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dieudonne somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cichero leaves Dieudonne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cichero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dieudonne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cichero swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Cichero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dieudonne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dieudonne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cichero flicks out a counter leg kick but Dieudonne steps away.
Dieudonne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cichero sprawls well. Cichero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dieudonne gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dieudonne looks for a takedown but Cichero sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Cichero dominated that round.
That's time! Dieudonne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dieudonne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cichero pinned against the cage. Cichero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cichero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dieudonne misses with a takedown attempt - Cichero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Cichero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cichero wants to pass the guard but Dieudonne is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dieudonne looking for a guillotine here but Cichero defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieudonne looking to control.
Cichero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dieudonne is trying to keep Cichero in close.
Cichero tries to free his leg and advance position but Dieudonne is retaining full guard.
Cichero is looking to pass into half guard but Dieudonne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dieudonne is in guard.

Cichero wants to hit a sweep here but Dieudonne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cichero there!
Cichero is breathing heavily.
Dieudonne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cichero is looking to escape.
Cichero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieudonne wants to control the pace but Cichero is squirming around nicely.

Dieudonne working for a submission but Cichero is keeping him at bay.
Dieudonne prevents Cichero from getting the reversal.
Dieudonne looking to control but Cichero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cichero is trying to escape the mount.
Cichero tries to improve his position but instead Dieudonne has taken his back!

Cichero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dieudonne is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Dieudonne is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cichero has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dieudonne has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cichero taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dieudonne doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Philippe Dieudonne!
Jean Philippe Dieudonne thanked the fans post fight for their support.