PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dinklage (ranked 4431 p4p, 4392 weight class) and Erick Scantling (ranked 0 p4p, 151 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dinklage
vs
Scantling

160 cm
25
240
0 - 0 - 0

212 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Scantling!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dinklage pushes Scantling up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Scantling has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinklage uses from the top position.
Dinklage really is a fat lump.

Scantling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinklage defends well.
Dinklage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinklage passes Scantling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dinklage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scantling!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage controlling from the full mount.
Dinklage trying to control but Scantling is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dinklage has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Scantling is defending well but eventually Dinklage manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Scantling has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Dinklage!