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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Dimagiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
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134 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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192 cm
20
136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Dimagiba! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dimagiba tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it. Dillinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dimagiba is trying to defend but Dillinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Dimagiba punching from the bottom.
Dillinger is trying to work for a kimura but Dimagiba is defending well.
Dillinger passes into side control, despite Dimagiba's attempt to control the position.
Dillinger landing a few strikes. Dillinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dimagiba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dimagiba taking a bit of punishment here - Dillinger scoring with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dimagiba can't do much from the bottom here. Dimagiba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillinger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dimagiba looks winded! Dimagiba can't do much from the bottom here. Dillinger controls the position from side control. Dimagiba is trying to improve his position. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Dillinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dimagiba keeps working. Dimagiba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dillinger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Dillinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimagiba sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dimagiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillinger landing some decent shots from guard. Dillinger wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving. Dillinger wanted to stand there but Dimagiba had control of the position. Dimagiba keeping full guard, as Dillinger tries to pass. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillinger stands up and waves to Dimagiba to follow him. Dillinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimagiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dimagiba as he jumps to the side. Dimagiba fails with the takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillinger is defended easily by Dimagiba. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dillinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dimagiba's guard. Dimagiba 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. Dillinger stands up over Dimagiba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dillinger controls from within his opponent's guard. Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dillinger is working Dimagiba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dillinger landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Lewis Dillinger dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dimagiba was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillinger finishes the takedown easily into guard. Dillinger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. No luck for Dimagiba with that takedown attempt. Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dimagiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dillinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Dillinger works over Dimagiba with some ground and pound from guard. Dillinger distracts Dimagiba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dimagiba is breathing heavily. Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimagiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dillinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dimagiba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillinger has managed to get both his arms back between Dimagiba's legs - danger averted. We've been informed that Dimagiba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dillinger controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully. Dillinger drops back looking for a leg! Dimagiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dimagiba manages to kick Dillinger off! Dillinger jumps back into Dimagiba's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillinger connects with a couple of short punches. Dimagiba has momentary wrist control but Dillinger slips an elbow through the middle. Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dillinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dimagiba being controlled here, momentarily. Dillinger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dimagiba for as long as he can get away with. Dimagiba wants to stand and escape but Dillinger is having none of it. Dillinger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillinger is in close to Dimagiba's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Dimagiba. Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dillinger chips away with some ground and pound. Dillinger is stalling in the full guard. Dillinger looking to sit in guard and control but Dimagiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dillinger has Dimagiba pulled in close to control his posture. The fighters are working up against the cage. Dillinger manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Dimagiba has him pressed against the cage. Dillinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimagiba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dillinger has picked Dimagiba up - he's going for a ride! Dillinger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters are battling for position here. Dimagiba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dillinger throwing strikes but missing. Dimagiba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dillinger passes into half guard. Dillinger is trying to work for a kimura but Dimagiba is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Lewis Dillinger dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dimagiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Dimagiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dimagiba tries to clinch but Dillinger moves away and Dillinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dillinger dives in and scores a takedown into Dimagiba's guard. Dillinger stands up over Dimagiba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dillinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dillinger distracts Dimagiba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dimagiba wants to improve his position but instead Dillinger has moved into half guard.
Dillinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but Dimagiba defending well. Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dimagiba is trying to get back to full guard. Dillinger slips a nice elbow through Dimagiba's hands, connecting with Dimagiba's forehead. Dillinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dillinger moves into full mount! Dimagiba won't be happy about that! Dimagiba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillinger trying to control but Dimagiba is having none of it. Dillinger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dimagiba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Dillinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dillinger stands up from mount. Strange move. Dimagiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Dillinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Dillinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dimagiba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dillinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dimagiba defends it well. Dillinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Dimagiba tries to roll over but Dillinger keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dimagiba is trying to control but can't.
Dimagiba wants to get back to full guard. Dillinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dimagiba defends it well. Dillinger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dillinger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dillinger drops an elbow to the side of Dimagiba's head. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dimagiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rolando Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marc Lewis Dillinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dillinger controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Marc Lewis Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dillinger 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Lewis Dillinger! Marc Lewis Dillinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
60% |
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