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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 5032 p4p, 454 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 2283 p4p, 268 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Number 1. Peter Dinklage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dinklage pulls Jones into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Dinklage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Dinklage has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage is looking for a kimura here.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Dinklage is controlling him
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Dinklage.
Dinklage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Dinklage is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Dinklage biding his time, controlling Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones trying to control the hands but Dinklage won't let him.
Dinklage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Dinklage let's go of the attempt for now.
Dinklage lands strikes to the head.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Dinklage is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dinklage's arms.
Dinklage looking for the RNC.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jones prevents Dinklage from getting a body triangle.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in full control for now.
Dinklage controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Dinklage kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Dinklage working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Dinklage is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in full control for now.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinklage is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage 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.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinklage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dinklage ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage wants a takedown.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Dinklage has the dominant position.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling the position.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dinklage defends well and Jones ends up having to push Dinklage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dinklage is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Dinklage rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dinklage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinklage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinklage is looking for a takedown.
Dinklage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dinklage stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinklage clinches.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinklage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinklage prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Dinklage lands a nice knee to the body.
Dinklage working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones tries to circle away but Dinklage has him pinned against the cage.
Dinklage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dinklage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to stand up but Dinklage won't let him.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Dinklage takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dinklage trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Dinklage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Dinklage counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dinklage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dinklage somewhat.
Dinklage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Dinklage blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but Dinklage moves away
and Dinklage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Dinklage moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Dinklage away but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling him.
Dinklage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
The referee calls for Dinklage to work.
Dinklage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Dinklage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dinklage pulls guard successfully.
Dinklage scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dinklage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Dinklage, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Dinklage against the cage but Dinklage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
Dinklage shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Jones.
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinklage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dinklage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Dinklage throws a big right hand that misses.
Peter Dinklage has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dinklage landing with the ground and pound.
Dinklage trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dinklage on the ground.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinklage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dinklage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four 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.
Dinklage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dinklage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Dinklage getting side control.
Jones tries to kick Dinklage off in order to stand up. Dinklage Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dinklage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dinklage decides to stand back up. Dinklage steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinklage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!
Daniel Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. Trust me.'.
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