PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dinklage (ranked 4350 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Takeshi Sendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dinklage
vs
Sendo

158 cm
18
138
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Sendo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sendo tries to clinch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Sendo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dinklage circles away.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but Sendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
and Sendo counters with a series of strikes. Dinklage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dinklage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sendo goes for a double leg but Dinklage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dinklage continues to drive forward.
Sendo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage checks a low kick from Sendo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sendo moves into the clinch.
Dinklage tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
Dinklage misses with some punches.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
A short right from Dinklage.
Sendo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinklage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinklage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sendo looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Dinklage fails to land.
Dinklage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dinklage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dinklage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sendo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.

Sendo gets control of Dinklage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sendo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Dinklage content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sendo keeping moving, preventing Dinklage from controlling successfully.
Dinklage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sendo's guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Sendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sendo wants to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sendo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dinklage keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Sendo. Those never looked like landing.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sendo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sendo tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.

Sendo drives through with a takedown into Dinklage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sendo preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage is trying to control the position but Sendo postures up.
Dinklage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sendo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Sendo's head but Sendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage throws a jab when Sendo was well out of range.
Dinklage backing away here, and Sendo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sendo moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.
A jab from Sendo does it's job there.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Sendo saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sendo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinklage throws out the jab.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but Sendo circles away.
Sendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeshi Sendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinklage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinklage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sendo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dinklage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sendo.
Dinklage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sendo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinklage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.

Sendo clinches up against the cage.
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sendo is breathing heavily.
Sendo tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Sendo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dinklage has double underhooks.
Dinklage swings wildly with an uppercut but Sendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage controlling the action here for a moment.
Peter Dinklage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Sendo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dinklage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sendo blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage just leaning against Sendo, taking a breather.
Dinklage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dinklage as the two fighters clinch.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sendo.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of Sendo backwards.
A body shot lands from Dinklage.
Sendo has Dinklage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinklage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage lands with a light punch inside.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow.
Dinklage throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinklage digs a right hand into Sendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sendo's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Dinklage as the two fighters clinch.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head.

Sendo is rocked!
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head.
Sendo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sendo seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinklage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Dinklage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
Dinklage stalling.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage is leaning against Sendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinklage lands a right hand.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinklage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinklage scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinklage lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinklage.
Nice body punch from Dinklage.
Sendo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinklage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sendo blocks an uppercut.
Dinklage is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dinklage pushes Sendo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sendo jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Sendo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
Dinklage working aggressively here.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Dinklage - that landed with a thud.
Sendo blocking some punches.
Sendo goes for a takedown attempt but Dinklage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body

and Sendo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sendo.
Dinklage scores with a hook to the body.
Dinklage is leaning against Sendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinklage is struggling to control the position.
Dinklage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinklage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dinklage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
Dinklage swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage tries to work over Sendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinklage lands a nice uppercut.
Dinklage avoiding damage.
Dinklage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sendo or not.
Dinklage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinklage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinklage lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Dinklage.
Dinklage is working Sendo over against the cage.
Dinklage creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sendo with a big uppercut! Sendo tries to clinch up but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sendo to the mat! Sendo covers up and Dinklage unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!