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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 607 p4p, 232 weight class) and Richard Feynman (ranked 93 p4p, 33 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.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Feynman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feynman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dinklage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Feynman moved out of range.
Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Feynman in a clinch.
Feynman lands an elbow that stopped Dinklage in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinklage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feynman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Feynman slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Feynman sends Dinklage crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Feynman is motioning to the referee to let Dinklage up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dinklage is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Feynman was covering up waiting for the punch and Dinklage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oh Dinklage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage with a nice head shot there.
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dinklage seems to have got his legs back now.
Feynman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinklage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Feynman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Feynman working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Feynman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinklage tries to free his leg and advance position but Feynman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feynman looking to control.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Feynman keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dinklage is looking to work some ground and pound but Feynman has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dinklage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Feynman pulls Dinklage in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dinklage moves in looking to clinch but Feynman pushes him off.
Dinklage tries for a takedown but Feynman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feynman thuds a left hand into Dinklage's body.
Feynman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but Feynman manages to avoid it.
Dinklage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Feynman misses the jab.
Dinklage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Feynman counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feynman leaves Dinklage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feynman cracks Dinklage with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feynman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinklage doesn't seem bothered though.
Feynman cracks Dinklage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dinklage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feynman finish him?
Dan Dinklage's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feynman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Richard Feynman's cut even more.
Dinklage shoots for a double leg takedown but Feynman sprawls well. He's pushed Dinklage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feynman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Feynman. No joy for Dinklage on that attempt.
Feynman swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Feynman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Feynman misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Feynman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dinklage misses with a right hand
and Feynman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Feynman connects with a body shot.
Feynman cracks Dinklage on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dinklage falls backwards against the cage. Feynman follows up with more strikes that drop Dinklage to his knees. Feynman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dinklage! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Feynman!
A relieved looking Richard Feynman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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