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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrejus Sivakovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Dinunzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Dinunzio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrejus Sivakovas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dante Dinunzio!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sivakovas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dinunzio tries to clinch but Sivakovas moves out of range.
Dinunzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Sivakovas there.
Dinunzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinunzio tries for a takedown but Sivakovas circles away easily
and Sivakovas counters by moving into the clinch.
Dinunzio looking to slow down the pace here.
Sivakovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinunzio backwards.
Dinunzio is trying to pull guard but Sivakovas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sivakovas scores a nice knee to the body.
Sivakovas lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dante Dinunzio has been cut.
Sivakovas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dinunzio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sivakovas gets through Dinunzio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Sivakovas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sivakovas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sivakovas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dinunzio taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sivakovas obliges.
Dinunzio looks winded!
Sivakovas stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sivakovas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinunzio tries to land a knee to the head but Sivakovas blocks with his arms.
Dinunzio is looking to control Sivakovas's arms but Sivakovas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dinunzio has his back to the cage.
Dinunzio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sivakovas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dinunzio to the mat. Dinunzio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sivakovas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dinunzio controls Sivakovas momentarily but Sivakovas frees himself.
Dinunzio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sivakovas.
Sivakovas throwing strikes but missing.
Sivakovas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinunzio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sivakovas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas throws a big right hand that misses.
Sivakovas throws a big elbow that misses.
Sivakovas is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinunzio has wrist control.
Sivakovas preventing the sweep.
Sivakovas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sivakovas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sivakovas looking to pass the guard.
Dinunzio keeping moving, preventing Sivakovas from controlling successfully.
Sivakovas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dinunzio on the ground.
Dinunzio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sivakovas throws a big right hand that misses.
Sivakovas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dinunzio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas throws a head kick but Dinunzio moves out of range.
Dinunzio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sivakovas is fending him off so far but Dinunzio persists. Nope, Sivakovas circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrejus Sivakovas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Dinunzio.
Dinunzio shoots in for a takedown but Sivakovas shows good takedown defense.
Sivakovas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinunzio is looking to clinch.
Dinunzio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sivakovas as he jumps to the side.
Sivakovas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sivakovas throws a sloppy head kick and Dinunzio moves out of range easily.
Dinunzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinunzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sivakovas takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sivakovas lands a good knee to the midsection. Dinunzio won't want to take too many of those.
Dinunzio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sivakovas to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas managing to block the knees to the body from Dinunzio.
Sivakovas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sivakovas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sivakovas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Sivakovas.
Sivakovas landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sivakovas lands a knee to the body.
Sivakovas lands an elbow inside.
Sivakovas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Sivakovas.
Sivakovas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Sivakovas.
Sivakovas lands a good knee to the midsection. Dinunzio won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Sivakovas.
Sivakovas lands an elbow that stopped Dinunzio in his tracks for a moment.
Sivakovas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dinunzio can't fight it off and eventually Sivakovas manages to take the fight to the floor. Dinunzio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sivakovas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrejus Sivakovas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Dinunzio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dinunzio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sivakovas closes the distance and clinches.
Sivakovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sivakovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dante Dinunzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sivakovas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andrejus Sivakovas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sivakovas connects with an inside leg kick.
Sivakovas rushes Dinunzio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sivakovas digs a right hand underneath Dinunzio's ribcage. Dinunzio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sivakovas drops Dinunzio with a big knee straight up the middle! Dinunzio is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dinunzio is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sivakovas moves into the clinch.
Dinunzio is still on wobbly legs! Can Sivakovas finish him?
Dinunzio missing with knees to the body.
Sivakovas lands a nice knee to the body.
Sivakovas tries to score a body lock takedown but Dinunzio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sivakovas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinunzio can do to turn this around?
Dinunzio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dinunzio is breathing heavily.
Sivakovas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinunzio seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinunzio throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinunzio closes the distance and clinches.
Sivakovas working Dinunzio over with knees to the body.
Dinunzio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Sivakovas.
Dinunzio tries to stall but Sivakovas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sivakovas landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sivakovas as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Sivakovas.
A right hook to the body lands for Sivakovas.
Sivakovas crunches a lovely knee into Dinunzio's ribcage.
Dinunzio has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Sivakovas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dinunzio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dinunzio is trying to stall.
Sivakovas with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sivakovas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinunzio tries to sprawl but Sivakovas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sivakovas trying to pass the guard but Dinunzio defending well.
Sivakovas is looking to take a break and control but Dinunzio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sivakovas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sivakovas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sivakovas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinunzio keeps working.
Dinunzio won't allow Sivakovas to pass to mount.
Sivakovas throws a strike but Dinunzio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sivakovas trying to control but Dinunzio is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinunzio is on top in guard.
Sivakovas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dinunzio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dinunzio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sivakovas landing knees to the body.
Dinunzio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sivakovas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sivakovas with a knee to the head.
Dinunzio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sivakovas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dinunzio to the mat. Dinunzio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sivakovas stands up from Dinunzio's guard - Sivakovas perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinunzio misses with a body kick.
Sivakovas is looking to counter the offense by Dinunzio and move into the clinch.
Dinunzio misses with a takedown
and Sivakovas moves into the clinch.
Sivakovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sivakovas works Dinunzio's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sivakovas.
Dinunzio shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrejus Sivakovas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Dinunzio.
Sivakovas throws a nice head kick!
Sivakovas rushes Dinunzio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sivakovas lands an elbow inside that Dinunzio shrugs off.
Dinunzio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sivakovas is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sivakovas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinunzio trying to land knees to the body.
Dinunzio tries to pull guard but Sivakovas holds him up against the cage and eventually Dinunzio drops back down to his feet.
Andrejus Sivakovas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sivakovas connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrejus Sivakovas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Dinunzio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sivakovas lands a big head kick that sends Dinunzio tumbling to the mat! Sivakovas takes a step backwards and waves Dinunzio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sivakovas closes the distance and pushes Dinunzio back into the cage.
Sivakovas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dinunzio takes an elbow to the temple.
Sivakovas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sivakovas stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sivakovas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrejus Sivakovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Sivakovas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sivakovas misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinunzio gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Dinunzio tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Sivakovas is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Dinunzio buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Dinunzio!! Dinunzio is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Sivakovas throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrejus Sivakovas!
An out of breath Andrejus Sivakovas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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