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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 2473 p4p, 2522 weight class) and Abbas Mohammad (ranked 322 p4p, 327 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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205
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abbas Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammad shoots in but no luck this time.
Dinklage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mohammad has Dinklage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mohammad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dinklage tumbling to the mat - Mohammad dives into Dinklage's guard.
Mohammad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Mohammad tries to pass.
Mohammad is fighting to break Dinklage's control of his arms but Dinklage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mohammad trying to keep a closed guard but Dinklage is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a couple of elbows.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mohammad trying to keep a closed guard but Dinklage is proving a slippery customer.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Mohammad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage with a nice head shot there.
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dinklage throws a strike but Mohammad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dinklage trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammad is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fogwell's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dinklage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammad won't allow Dinklage to sweep him here.
Mohammad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Mohammad pushing down on Dinklage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dinklage is trying to control but can't.
Dinklage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinklage tries to get out of the position.
Dinklage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mohammad postures up in Dinklage's guard and throws a big left but Dinklage blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dinklage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mohammad keeping full guard, as Dinklage tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage throws an elbow that misses. Mohammad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dinklage's guard. Nice move by Mohammad!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abbas Mohammad will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mohammad is defended easily by Dinklage.
Mohammad dives in and grabs Dinklage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinklage pushes down on Mohammad's head and hops out.
Mohammad scores with a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Mohammad throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohammad's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.
Dinklage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mohammad's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dinklage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dinklage trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Mohammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinklage is one step ahead there.
Dinklage is fighting to break Mohammad's control of his arms but Mohammad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad 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 Mohammad off to one side.
Dan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Mohammad.
Mohammad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage has a takedown stuffed.
Mohammad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dinklage forces Mohammad back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage throws an elbow that misses.
Dinklage taking a breather.
Mohammad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mohammad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mohammad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dinklage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mohammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinklage.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Dinklage from controlling successfully.
Dan Dinklage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Mohammad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mohammad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Dinklage dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mohammad shoots for a takedown but Dinklage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mohammad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch but Mohammad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Mohammad 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 Mohammad off to one side.
Mohammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Mohammad.
Mohammad drives through with a takedown into Dinklage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammad works over Dinklage with some ground and pound from guard.
Dinklage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage is nestled in close to Mohammad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammad is staying active underneath Dinklage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad tries to roll over but Dinklage keeps him under control.
Dinklage is keen to just control but Mohammad is a slippery customer.
Mohammad is trying to get back to full guard.
Dinklage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammad's head.
Dinklage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Mohammad is refusing to be controlled, as Dinklage sits in half guard.
Dinklage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammad's head.
Dinklage trying to control from half guard but Mohammad is working away.
Dinklage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinklage is fending him off so far but Mohammad persists. Nope, Dinklage circles away and we're back to standing.
Dinklage slaps away a takedown attempt from Mohammad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mohammad misses with a takedown attempt
and Dinklage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dinklage.
Dinklage with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mohammad wants to sweep here but Dinklage controlling him for the moment.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohammad can do to turn this around?
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad has momentary wrist control but Dinklage slips an elbow through the middle.
Dinklage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mohammad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mohammad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dinklage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dinklage is pressing down on Mohammad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Dinklage's brow.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dinklage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Dinklage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinklage 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Dan Dinklage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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