PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1622 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 210 p4p, 151 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Asmundsen
vs
Dinklage

188 cm
29
190
15 - 12 - 0

210 cm
25
196
8 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asmundsen's head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Asmundsen is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen wants to free his trapped foot but Dinklage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dinklage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen wants to pass to mount but Dinklage is defending the position.

Asmundsen is working for an americana but Dinklage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Asmundsen was thinking about the submission.
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asmundsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Dinklage is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen is looking to stall here but Dinklage recovers full guard.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Dinklage misses

and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
Dinklage being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen stands and throws Dinklage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is dominant here and he's now got Dinklage's back!
Dinklage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Asmundsen tightening his grip on Dinklage, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asmundsen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dinklage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dinklage for a finish.
Asmundsen misses with punches from the back.
Dinklage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asmundsen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Dinklage do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Asmundsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Dinklage and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinklage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinklages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinklage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen lands with an overhand left.
Dinklage throws a leg kick

and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dinklage is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Asmundsen 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!

Asmundsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Asmundsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dinklage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Asmundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Dinklage keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinklage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asmundsen being controlled for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dinklage misses with a left hand

and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinklage won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Dinklage is defending well.

Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asmundsen prevents Dinklage from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dinklage scores with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Asmundsen forces Dinklage back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage working Asmundsen over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Asmundsen.
Dinklage being controlled against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Asmundsen avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.

Asmundsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Dinklage wants to break free but Asmundsen has control.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dinklage up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asmundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dinklage tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage.

Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dinklage throws an off balance right hand

and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dinklage!

Dinklage sneaks out the side door and pushes Asmundsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but Asmundsen checks it

and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asmundsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmundsen, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!