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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
gc123
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Dinapoli throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but instead Hanson has moved into half guard.
Hanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanson'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.
Dinapoli is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Hanson content to control rather than advance.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Dinapoli defends it.
Hanson wants to control but Dinapoli is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli wants to get back to full guard.
Hanson controlling the pace.
Dinapoli manages to get to full guard.
Dinapoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinapoli is retaining full guard.
Dinapoli pulls Hanson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dinapoli controls Hanson momentarily but Hanson frees himself.
Dinapoli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dinapoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Dinapoli is keeping the position.
Hanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dinapoli holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinapoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinapoli working a defensive guard here.
Hanson stands and throws Dinapoli's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinapoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dinapoli tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dinapoli is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hanson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinapoli tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson advances to mount.
Dinapoli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Dinapoli from controlling successfully.
Hanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hanson keeping full guard, as Dinapoli tries to pass.
Hanson is pulling down on Dinapoli's head to control his posture.
Dinapoli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dinapoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dinapoli advances to half guard.
Hanson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson pulls Dinapoli in close to prevent any damage.
Dinapoli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikkard Hanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hanson closes the distance and clinches up with Dinapoli, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes Dinapoli against the cage but Dinapoli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dinapoli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hanson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinapoli can do to turn this around?
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanson counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Dinapoli checks it.
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Dinapoli as Hanson shoots in.
Hanson misses with the combination.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Hanson.
Hanson tries to land a leg kick but Dinapoli saw it coming and moves away.
Dinapoli lands with a shot to the body.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick which misses Hanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanson tries to avoid it.
Hanson tries to clinch but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Dinapoli fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Dinapoli seems unphased.
Dinapoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Dinapoli's body.#T1#
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.#TD#
Hanson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rikkard Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dinapoli is holding on to half guard well.
Hanson wants to pass to mount but Dinapoli is defending the position.
Hanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dinapoli is trying to maintain the position but Hanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
Hanson tries to pass to full mount but Dinapoli defends it.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Hanson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hanson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dinapoli is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanson is trying to control. Dinapoli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Dinapoli gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
Dinapoli looking to control.
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinapoli is not content to let Hanson control the position.
What's Dinapoli going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Dinapoli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanson is trying to control. Dinapoli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
#T4#
Hanson trying to pass the guard but Dinapoli defending well.
Hanson is thwarting Dinapoli's attempts to control the position.
Hanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dinapoli is staying active underneath Hanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Hanson has control of the leg.
Hanson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dinapoli!
Dinapoli is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hanson working for a guillotine from mount but Dinapoli is in no mood to give up.
Hanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikkard Hanson dominated that second round.
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#
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson fails with the takedown.
Dinapoli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Hanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanson.
Dinapoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinapoli, not yet.
Dinapoli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hanson seems keen to control Dinapoli's posture.
Dinapoli throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinapoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dinapoli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hanson trying to control the position.
Hanson has his hands on Dinapoli's head, controlling the position.
Dinapoli wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Hanson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Dinapoli from controlling successfully.
Manus Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanson is controlling Dinapoli's posture.
Dinapoli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Dinapoli seems unphased.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Hanson lunges at Dinapoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinapoli's hand.
Rikkard Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Hanson throws a nice looking combination but Dinapoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Hanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinapoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Dinapoli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Dinapoli controlling Hanson's posture.
Dinapoli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hanson is now in half guard.
Dinapoli is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
Hanson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dinapoli wants to get back to full guard.
Dinapoli moves into full guard.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
Dinapoli wants to hit a switch here but Hanson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dinapoli there!
Hanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dinapoli is looking to escape.
Hanson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rikkard Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikkard Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikkard Hanson!
Rikkard Hanson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
gc119
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Dinapoli leaves Hales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Hales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dinapoli to the mat! Dinapoli manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hales wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Hales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dinapoli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dinapoli seems keen to control Hales's posture.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinapoli, not yet.
Hales advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinapoli is pressing down on Hales's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Hales from controlling successfully.
Hales preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hales works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hales is working for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hales is trying to work for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending well.
Dinapoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dinapoli controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Hales seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dinapoli is defending against the submission attempts here by Hales.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Dinapoli is defending against the submission attempts here by Hales.
#SUB2#
Hales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dinapoli trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Hales has control of the leg.
Dinapoli has his hands clasped together around Hales's back. He's all about the action.
Hales is keen to just control but Dinapoli is a slippery customer.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but Hales is controlling well.
Hales controlling the action here.#T3#
Hales wants to free his trapped foot but Dinapoli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dinapoli is trying to maintain the position but Hales is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinapoli is concentrating on defense, preventing Hales from advancing position.
Dinapoli is looking to improve his position.
Hales wants to take a breather but Dinapoli is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hales is working for a submission of some sort.
Dinapoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hales is working for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dinapoli has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
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.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Hales has control of the leg.
Dinapoli controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Hales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dinapoli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dinapoli controls Hales momentarily but Hales frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dinapoli throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Hales shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinapoli is trying to defend but Hales finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dinapoli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinapoli gets back to full guard.
Dinapoli keeping full guard, as Hales tries to pass.
Dinapoli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hales keeps working.
Hales has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hales is looking for a sweep.
Dinapoli working away.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinapoli taking a breather here.
Hales can't do much from the bottom here.
Dinapoli just content to control the position.
Dinapoli working away.
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hales keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hales tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Hales regains half guard.
Hales is in trouble now - Dinapoli has advanced to mount!
Dinapoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hales is looking to escape.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinapoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinapoli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dinapoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Hales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hales wants to hold on but Dinapoli pushes him away.
Hales manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hales keeping full guard, as Dinapoli tries to pass.
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinapoli stands and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Hales is looking for a sweep.
Dinapoli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hales is trying to get back to half guard.
Dinapoli taking a breather here.
Hales is trying to get back to half guard.
Hales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinapoli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dinapoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hales for as long as he can get away with.
Dinapoli advances to mount.
Dinapoli controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Dinapoli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hales. Hales circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hales blocks a jab.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hales has time to react.
Dinapoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Hales circles away.
Dinapoli throws a push kick but Hales slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Dinapoli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dinapoli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dinapoli wants to control but Hales is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hales is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinapoli off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dinapoli is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hales gets his way!
#T1#
Dinapoli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dinapoli defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hales doesn't have the hooks in and Dinapoli manages to turn into his guard.
Dinapoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dinapoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hales controls Dinapoli momentarily but Dinapoli frees himself. #SUB2#
Hales looking for a guillotine here but Dinapoli defends easily.
Hales controlling Dinapoli's posture. #T2#
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinapoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinapoli stands up over Hales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hales is trying to control the position but Dinapoli postures up.
Dinapoli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dinapoli is stalling in the full guard.
Dinapoli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinapoli controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hales keeps working.
Hales can't do much from the bottom here.
Hales tries to improve position but can't.
Hales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hales trying to control the position.
Hales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hales wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hales has his foot on Dinapoli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinapoli works his way back into a safe position though.
Dinapoli stands and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinapoli lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Dinapoli working away.
Hales prevents Dinapoli from moving into mount.
Hales is letting Dinapoli control him for a moment.
Manus Dinapoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hales is looking for a sweep.
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Hales is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hales!
Hales can't escape the position.
Dinapoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hales is looking to escape.
Hales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinapoli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Dinapoli!
Manus Dinapoli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
gc111
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Dinapoli throws the kick towards the body but Puzo avoids it.
Puzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puzo at a distance.
Puzo scores with a kick to the body.
Puzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli is looking for a counter combo.
Manus Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Puzo.
Puzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinapoli's sensitive parts.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puzo moves out of range as Dinapoli throws a body kick.
#TD#
Puzo gets caught napping as Dinapoli dives in and scores a takedown. Puzo manages to retain 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!
Puzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dinapoli controls the pace.
Dinapoli is pushing down on Puzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dinapoli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dinapoli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dinapoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Puzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinapoli prevents Puzo from improving his position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puzo is not content to let Dinapoli control the position.
Dinapoli wants to pass the guard but Puzo is defending well.
Dinapoli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puzo is pressing down on Dinapoli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puzo wants to stand and escape but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Dinapoli trying to control but Puzo is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinapoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puzo is keeping the position for now.
Dinapoli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puzo controls Dinapoli momentarily but Dinapoli frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dinapoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puzo lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Puzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dinapoli rather than just go for the knockout.
Puzo scores with a hook.
Puzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli misses with the combination.
#T3#
Good shot there by Puzo.
Puzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puzo avoids the head kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
No joy there for Puzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
Dinapoli tries to land a body kick
and Puzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Puzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinapoli. Dinapoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Dinapoli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puzo circles away.
Puzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puzo.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Dinapoli throws a sloppy body shot
and Puzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Puzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puzo jabs at Dinapoli's body.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Puzo.
A head kick by Dinapoli misses
and Puzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puzo connects with a body shot.#CL#
Dinapoli pushes Puzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Puzo pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puzo is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Puzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Puzo 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#
Dinapoli takes a swing at Puzo's ribcage but misses.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Puzo avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Dinapoli pushes Puzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinapoli wants to stall.
Puzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinapoli is looking to control Puzo's arms but Puzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dinapoli has his back to the cage.
Dinapoli crunches a lovely knee into Puzo's ribcage.
Dinapoli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Puzo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Puzo breaks from the clinch.
Dinapoli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo tries to bum rush Dinapoli with a series of wild strikes but Dinapoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinapoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puzo cracks Dinapoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Puzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinapoli's head.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinapoli doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinapoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Puzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinapoli misses with a combination
and Puzo counters with an outside leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Puzo throws out a powerful jab.
Puzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
Puzo lands a lovely overhand right.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puzo throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Puzo avoided it.
Puzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli shoots in looking for a takedown. Puzo tries to sprawl out of it but Dinapoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Puzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Puzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mario Puzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
Puzo cracks the inside of Dinapoli's front leg.
Dinapoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Puzo scores with a body shot.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puzo throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli shoots and misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Puzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinapoli slips a straight right by Puzo.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Puzo misses.
Good shot there by Puzo.
Puzo works the jab nicely.
Dinapoli throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Puzo circles away.
Puzo misses with a body shot.
Puzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puzo moves out of range as Dinapoli throws a body kick.
Puzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mario Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinapoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puzo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Dinapoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puzo. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Dinapoli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Puzo counters with a series of strikes. Dinapoli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Puzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinapoli doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Dinapoli rushes Puzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dinapoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dinapoli trying to stall but Puzo improves his position.
Puzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Dinapoli is rocked!
A short right from Puzo.
Oh Dinapoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Puzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puzo drops Dinapoli with a straight right hand, right on the button! Puzo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Puzo!
Mario Puzo made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc106
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
Dinapoli cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinapoli did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Dinapoli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Dinapoli is trying is best to control the position here.
Dinapoli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dinapoli won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dinapoli trying to control here.
Gracie throwing shots but Dinapoli is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dinapoli is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dinapoli defends it well.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is trying to control. Dinapoli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinapoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dinapoli is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dinapoli is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dinapoli trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dinapoli is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dinapoli sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Dinapoli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dinapoli.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Dinapoli doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dinapoli manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Dinapoli can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dinapoli struggling a bit here.
Dinapoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dinapoli is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dinapoli is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Dinapoli's face as Gracie controls the position.
Dinapoli is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Dinapoli tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending well.
Dinapoli is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dinapoli, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dinapoli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dinapoli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinapoli did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dinapoli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Dinapoli is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Dinapoli gets his hands free.
Dinapoli keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dinapoli just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Gracie breaks Dinapoli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie won't allow Dinapoli to sweep him here.
Dinapoli working a defensive guard here.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now.
Dinapoli controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Dinapoli controlling Gracie's posture. #T2#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinapoli is retaining full guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinapoli's guard.
Dinapoli is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dinapoli won't allow it.
Dinapoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dinapoli defends it well.
Dinapoli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Dinapoli is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Dinapoli is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dinapoli won't allow it.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dinapoli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Dinapoli is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinapoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rickson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dinapoli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dinapoli can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dinapoli punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Dinapoli scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Dinapoli controlling him for the moment.
Dinapoli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinapoli won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Dinapoli content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dinapoli's guard. #REVB#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Dinapoli.
Gracie postures up in Dinapoli's guard and throws a big left but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Dinapoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manus Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now.
Dinapoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is in close to Dinapoli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dinapoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinapoli, not yet.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Dinapoli looking to control.
Gracie trying to control but Dinapoli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinapoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dinapoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinapoli working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Manus Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinapoli connects with a high kick.
Rickson Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinapoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinapoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinapoli tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinapoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dinapoli to the mat! Dinapoli manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie postures up.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinapoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinapoli can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie stalling.
Dinapoli is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Gracie!
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Event:
gc100.5
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a two punch combination.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dinapoli will feel that in the morning.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli fails with the takedown
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dinapoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinapoli also avoids with ease.
Dinapoli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Manus Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Dinapoli takes one to the chin there.
Dinapoli dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Dinapoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Thompson misses with the combination.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinapoli fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson stuns Dinapoli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinapoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Dinapoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson clobbers Dinapoli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinapoli tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
#TD#
Dinapoli gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
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!
Dinapoli controls the position.
Dinapoli is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson is not content to let Dinapoli control the position.
Dinapoli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thompson tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Thompson is being controlled here.
Dinapoli trying to control the position but Thompson is working away. #T3#
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Dinapoli controls the position.
Dinapoli scoring with punches from side control.
Dinapoli is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dinapoli taking a break here but Thompson is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Dinapoli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson is looking to control Dinapoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinapoli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dinapoli is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Dinapoli is stalling here. Thompson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dinapoli seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thompson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dinapoli prevents Thompson from moving into mount.
Dinapoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Dinapoli is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli struggling a bit here.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Dinapoli defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dinapoli shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Dinapoli.
#CL#
Dinapoli moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson has Dinapoli pushed against the cage.
Dinapoli tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Dinapoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dinapoli up against the cage.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dinapoli lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Dinapoli can't get the takedown.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Dinapoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinapoli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Dinapoli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dinapoli manages to end up in side control.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Dinapoli wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Dinapoli controlling the action here.
Dinapoli is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dinapoli is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Dinapoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinapoli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thompson moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Dinapoli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Dinapoli tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
Dinapoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Dinapoli has managed to clinch.
Dinapoli throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Dinapoli 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinapolis head.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli looking to stall.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dinapoli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dinapoli looks to clinch
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinapoli.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson. #CL2#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dinapoli is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Dinapoli into the cage.
Maybe Dinapoli would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Dinapoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Dinapoli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli taking a breather.
Dinapoli takes an elbow to the temple.
Dinapoli being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Manus Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Dinapoli.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Dinapoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dinapoli avoiding damage.
Dinapoli looking to slow down the pace here.
Dinapoli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Dinapoli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dinapoli effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson. #CUT2#
It looks like Manus Dinapoli has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dinapoli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Dinapoli looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Dinapoli in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunter Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Dinapoli - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Dinapoli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dinapoli missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks an elbow strike.
Dinapoli is stalling here.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli slows down the pace here.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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