PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kill Monger (ranked 767 p4p, 1156 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 96 p4p, 158 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Monger
vs
Dinklage

188 cm
28
186
11 - 7 - 0

210 cm
24
196
7 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Monger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinklage's waist but Dinklage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monger off to one side.

Monger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Monger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dinklage, who protects the arm well.

Monger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinklage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dinklage told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Monger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dinklage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monger but great work by Dinklage.
Monger can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage takes a little break here. Monger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Monger tries to bench press Dinklage off him but Dinklage keeps the position.
Dinklage wants to control but Monger is keeping him busy.
Monger is trying to improve his position.
Dinklage wants to stand but Monger is controlling his arm.
Monger is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Monger.
Monger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monger misses with a body shot.
Monger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monger tries to move into range but Dinklage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monger fails to land the takedown.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Monger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dinklage connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.

Monger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monger showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monger passes to side control.
Monger advances to mount.

Monger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Monger looking to control but Dinklage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monger wants to take his opponent's back but Dinklage doesn't allow it.
Monger wants to control the pace but Dinklage is squirming around nicely.
Monger content just to control the position here.
Dinklage is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
That's time! Monger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A chopping leg kick lands by Dinklage.
Dinklage thuds his shin into the meat of Monger's side.
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
Monger misses with a hook.
Dinklage misses with a combination

and Monger counters with a single leg into guard. Dinklage didn't expect that.
Monger wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
Monger tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
Kill Monger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger pushes down on Dinklage's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Monger seems to be working for a kimura but Dinklage defends the submission attempt.
Monger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monger.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
Monger tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monger content to stall in guard here.

Monger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinklage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinklage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinklage!

Dinklage has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Monger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dinklage tries to avoid it but Monger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dinklage to the ground. Dinklage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monger misses with a wild body shot.
Monger fails with the takedown.
Monger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Dinklage fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Monger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Monger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Monger ducks under and follows up with a left that Monger also avoids with ease.
Monger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinklage as he avoids it easily.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinklage wants it to stay on the feet.
Dinklage scores with a head kick. Monger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Monger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dinklage!
Dinklage squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Monger with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dinklage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Monger lands a heavy elbow.
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.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Monger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
Monger is looking to counter punch.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Monger ducks under and follows up with a left that Monger also avoids with ease.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monger.
A right-left combo lands from Dinklage.
A left lands for Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dinklage looks to clinch
and Monger counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monger.
Dinklage misses the body punch
and Monger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinklage tried to score with a low kick but Monger checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage lands with a kick to the ribs.

Monger rushes Dinklage and presses him up against the cage.

Monger 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monger 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.

Monger working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Dinklage won't allow Monger to sweep him here.
Monger controls Dinklage momentarily but Dinklage frees himself.
Kill Monger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinklage won't allow Monger to sweep him here.

Dinklage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dinklage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinklage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dinklage.
Dinklage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monger in his tracks.
Monger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a leg kick.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a head kick but Monger moves out of range.
Dinklage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body
and Monger counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Monger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dinklage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Monger swings around for an armbar but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monger's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Monger working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
Monger can't keep his opponent in guard - Dinklage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage wants to control but Monger is keeping him busy.
Monger manages to get to full guard.
Dinklage pushes down on Monger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monger is looking to get back to full guard here but Dinklage has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dinklage wants to stand but Monger has his arm trapped.

Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinklage 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!