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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Farren Schoff (ranked 2004 p4p, 1953 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 264 p4p, 254 weight class). Peter Dinklage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farren Schoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoff rushes Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Schoff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schoff pulls guard effortlessly.
Dinklage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dinklage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schoff keeping moving, preventing Dinklage from controlling successfully.
Schoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinklage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinklage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Schoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoff tries to improve position but can't.
Schoff being controlled for a moment.
Schoff is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoff is working hard here to advance position.
Dinklage is looking to take a break and control but Schoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dinklage is keen to just control but Schoff is a slippery customer.
Well, if Dinklage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Schoff moves into full guard.
Schoff 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinklage passes into side control.
Schoff tries to buck Dinklage off but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage takes a little break here. Schoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dinklage is trying to control. Schoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Schoff is controlling the position.
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
Schoff has a hand on Dinklage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dinklage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dinklage stands up from mount. Strange move.
Schoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Schoff against the cage.
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage is looking to break free of the clinch but Schoff has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoff fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farren Schoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage gets through Schoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage tries to land a knee to the head but Schoff blocks with his arms.
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Schoff has closed the distance and engaged Dinklage in a clinch.
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Schoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage holds him up against the cage and eventually Schoff drops back down to his feet.
Schoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Schoff jumps guard but Dinklage stands there with Schoff around his waist. Schoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut.
Dinklage with the inside leg kick.
Schoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dinklage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dinklage wants to stand but Schoff is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage won't allow it.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farren Schoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoff jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schoff fails to pull guard.
Schoff pulls guard successfully.
Schoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinklage defends well.
Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinklage defends it easily.
Schoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoff keeps working.
Schoff is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage decides to stand back up.
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Schoff's ribs.
Schoff tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Dinklage.
Schoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schoff.
Dinklage has his feet on Schoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage tries to clinch up.
Schoff looks to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schoff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head.
Schoff jumps into guard, dragging Dinklage to the mat.
Dinklage tries to stand but Schoff is controlling from the bottom.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinklage stands and steps away. Schoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dinklage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schoff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage tries to circle away but Schoff has him pinned against the cage.
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage scores with a head kick. Schoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice straight punches there by Dinklage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinklage.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schoff wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinklage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schoff is rocked!
Dinklage works the jab nicely.
Oh Schoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schoff walks straight into a right hand from Dinklage - that's dropped him! Dinklage jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Schoff from any more punishment! Schoff complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!
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hype
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FIGHT
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