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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 2904 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 4887 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall's entrance music is In Scarlet Storm. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
169 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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170 cm
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167 lbs
33 - 19 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jarnkarl.
Dall connects with the punch.
Jarnkarl ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Jarnkarl misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall catches Jarnkarl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarnkarl connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Jarnkarl does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl lands a nice looking body shot.
Jarnkarl's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jarnkarl's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arni Jarnkarl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall thuds a left hand into Jarnkarl's body.
Dall tests Jarnkarl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarnkarl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall wants to control for a moment but Jarnkarl uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jarnkarl is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Jarnkarl is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dall is pressing down on Jarnkarl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jarnkarl is holding on for now.
Jarnkarl holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to control the action but Jarnkarl is working from the bottom.
Dall is looking to advance position but Jarnkarl won't allow it.
Dall passes to side control.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Jarnkarl is defending well.
Dall trying to control the position but Jarnkarl is working away.
Jarnkarl pushes Dall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dall controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jarnkarl manages to get back to half guard.
Jarnkarl is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dall is trying to control. Jarnkarl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Jarnkarl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dall stops Jarnkarl from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall passes to side control.
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jarnkarl has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Jarnkarl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dall lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jarnkarl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Jarnkarl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall scores with a jab. Jarnkarl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall checks a low kick from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Dall checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl checks a low kick from Dall.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Dall with a poor takedown
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarnkarl misses with a wild body shot.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarnkarl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jarnkarl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It looks like Dall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jarnkarl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Jarnkarl cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarnkarl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Dall trying to control but Jarnkarl is working from the bottom.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jarnkarl won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarnkarl defends it well.
Dall is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jarnkarl trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Jarnkarl defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Dall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarnkarl wants to get back to his feet.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Jarnkarl is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall 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!
Dall cracks Jarnkarl with a good jab.
Dall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jarnkarl throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Jarnkarl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarnkarl throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Synyx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall feints and then cracks Jarnkarl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarnkarl down.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Jarnkarl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Jarnkarl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarnkarl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jarnkarl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarnkarl digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Jarnkarl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws the left hand but Jarnkarl avoids the punch easily.
Jarnkarl is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Dall scores with a nice body kick.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid body kick from Dall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jarnkarl.
Dall lands a jab to the nose.
Jarnkarl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jarnkarl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarnkarl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarnkarl connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarnkarl. That's going to slow Dall down.
Jarnkarl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Synyx Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jarnkarl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Jarnkarl needs to keep his hands up - Dall had a free shot at his head there.
Jarnkarl lands a body shot.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarnkarl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarnkarl manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Jarnkarl there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arni Jarnkarl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarnkarl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Synyx Dall.
Well Dall 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Synyx Dall!
Synyx Dall 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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RATING
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