Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Dinklage clinches up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dinklage takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Meeks throws an elbow but misses. #T1##BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dinklage lands an elbow inside that Meeks shrugs off.
Dinklage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Meeks. #BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dinklage forces Meeks back against the ropes and clinches.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dinklage has Meeks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Meeks tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.
Meeks loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.#CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Dinklage lands an elbow inside that Meeks shrugs off. #T1#
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Turner Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinklage dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with Dinklage.
Dinklage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meeks has him pressed against the ropes.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage takes one on the button.
Dinklage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meeks misses with an uppercut
and Meeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Turner Meeks's cut is getting worse.
Meeks throws a sloppy body shot
and Meeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Meeks loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Dinklage circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinklage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Meeks is rocked!
Dinklage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meeks's sensitive parts.
Oh Meeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meeks misses with a hook #CL2#
and Dinklage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dinklage.
Meeks seems to have got his legs back now.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Meeks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Meeks misses
and before Meeks has any time to reset, Dinklage cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Peter Dinklage!
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinklage blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Voronin.
Dinklage blocks an uppercut.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin pushes Dinklage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin throws a front kick aimed at Dinklage's knee but Dinklage avoids it well.
Voronin tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Voronin.#CL#
Voronin instigates a clinch. #T1#
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinklage controls his hands.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage is trying to force a seperation but Voronin has the dominant position.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Voronin.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin scores with the left hand. Dinklage knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinklage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Voronin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin lands a head shot.
Voronin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Voronin clinches up with Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Voronin has him pressed against the cage.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinklage wants to break free but Voronin has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dinklage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronin's brow. #T3#
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Voronin has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage tries to break free but Voronin pushes him back against the cage.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Voronin pushes Dinklage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinklage blocks a body shot from Voronin. #T4#
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Dinklage.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Voronin is controlling him.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Dinklage avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Nice body punch from Voronin - that landed with a thud.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
That's time! Voronin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dinklage throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Voronin counters with a crisp one two that drops Dinklage! Voronin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dinklage to his feet! Dinklage is in big trouble!#ROC#Dinklage is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Voronin avoids a kick to the body.
Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronin finish him?
Dinklage throws a body kick that misses
and Voronin counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Voronin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Rokicki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rokicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rokicki throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rokicki. #ES2#
Dinklage bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rokicki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinklage circles away quickly and effectively.
Dinklage misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rokicki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a big counter combination but Dinklage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dinklage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rokicki counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokicki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Dinklage misses with a low kick.
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rokicki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinklage takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Rokicki looking to score a takedown here. Dinklage is defending well but Rokicki drives through and ends up in Dinklage's guard.
Rokicki throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rokicki's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVB#
Rokicki wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Dinklage gets to his feet - Rokicki follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Dinklage. No joy for Rokicki on that attempt.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Rokicki.#T2#
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokicki.
Rokicki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokicki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rokicki lands with a nice body kick.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dinklage darts in and clinches Rokicki up against the cage.
Rokicki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Rokicki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
Rokicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body
and Rokicki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Dinklage. Those never looked like landing.
Rokicki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dinklage's head.#T3#
Dinklage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range.
Rokicki slips under a jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinklage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rokicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but Rokicki checks it #TD#
and Rokicki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rokicki controlling the pace.
Rokicki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinklage for as long as he can get away with.
Rokicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rokicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Dinklage trying to control but Rokicki postures up.
Dinklage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rokicki trying to pass the guard but Dinklage defending well.
Rokicki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rokicki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rokicki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rokicki throwing shots but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
Rokicki wants to take a breather but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage is trying to stand up here but Rokicki is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Piotr Rokicki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dinklage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage misses with a hook #TD#
and Rokicki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dinklage!

Dinklage explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dinklage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dinklage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rokicki at a distance.
Dinklage tries to land a front kick but Rokicki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dinklage scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Dinklage gets a clinch.
A short right from Rokicki on the inside. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rokicki slips a jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Rokicki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rokicki misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinklage. #T1#
Rokicki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinklage is defending well for now.
Dinklage managing to block the knees to the body from Rokicki.
Rokicki trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Rokicki.
Rokicki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokicki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokicki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Rokicki misses with an elbow strike.
Dinklage is trying to break free.
Rokicki swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike from Rokicki. #T2#
Dinklage dodges an elbow strike from Rokicki.
Rokicki can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Rokicki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokicki.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike from Rokicki.
Rokicki stalling the fight.
Rokicki lands a shot to the body.
Rokicki misses with a punch to the body.
Rokicki leaning against his opponent.
Rokicki lands a body punch.
Rokicki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dinklage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Dinklage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rokicki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokicki lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage is trying to force a seperation but Rokicki has the dominant position.
Rokicki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rokicki slowing the pace effectively.
Rokicki wants to stall.
Rokicki can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Piotr Rokicki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rokicki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinklage's defenses.
Dinklage takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Rokicki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokicki has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rokicki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dinklage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rokicki misses with an elbow over the top.
Rokicki avoiding damage.
Rokicki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinklage.
Rokicki pushes Dinklage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokicki misses with a body punch.
Rokicki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rokicki pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rokicki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dinklage rushes Rokicki and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rokicki.
Rokicki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow.
Rokicki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokicki avoiding damage.
Rokicki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinklage backwards.
Dinklage missing with knees to the body.
Rokicki misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki throws an elbow that misses.
Rokicki misses with the head strike.
Rokicki tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokicki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Rokicki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinklage. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rokicki throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage misses with a combination
and Rokicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinklage misses with a combination
and Dinklage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinklage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Rokicki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?#T2#
Dinklage lands a body shot. #CL#
Rokicki instigates a clinch.
Rokicki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rokicki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dinklage wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokicki won't allow it.
Dinklage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rokicki throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokicki.
Rokicki looking to throw knees to the head but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
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!
Rokicki misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokicki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Dinklage is looking to break free of the clinch but Rokicki has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinklages head.
Rokicki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rokicki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokicki avoiding damage.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rokicki lands a body punch.
Rokicki misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rokicki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow. #T4#
Rokicki digs a right hand into Dinklage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dinklage's gas tank.
Dinklage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rokicki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokicki misses with a knee to the head.
Piotr Rokicki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rokicki tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
Rokicki is pushing Dinklage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dinklage slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokicki misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rokicki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rokicki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rokicki!

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menezes.
Menezes prevents Dinklage from escaping the position.#ES#
Dinklage sneaks out the side door and pushes Menezes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dinklage misses with a hook. Menezes ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Menezes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menezes lands in his opponent's guard.
Menezes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Menezes is looking to advance position but Dinklage has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dinklage controlling the position easily from mount.
Menezes wants to control but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Menezes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dinklage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dinklage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menezes is looking to escape.
Menezes is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Dinklage is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3#
Dinklage tries to clinch there but Menezes circles away.
Dinklage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Dinklage misses with a few strikes there.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menezes.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Menezes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinklage is trying to defend but Menezes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dinklage looks like he's trying to stand up.
Menezes trying to mount his opponent but Dinklage defends it.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Dinklage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Dinklage defends the submission attempt.
Dinklage is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dinklage is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menezes feints the counter takedown.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Dinklage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes with a jab.
Dinklage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinklage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menezes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menezes connects with a single shot there.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinklage clobbers Menezes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinklage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinklage works the jab nicely.
Menezes thuds a left hand into Dinklage's body.
Dinklage swinging wildly here. #T1#
Menezes swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menezes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Menezes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Dinklage instigates a clinch.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Dinklage won't allow it.
Dinklage is trying to stall.
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes leaning against his opponent.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Menezes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dinklage walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Menezes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menezes showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Menezes is working for a kimura but Dinklage is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dinklage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes. #T3#
Menezes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peter Dinklage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
Menezes is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menezes stops Dinklage from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dinklage sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dinklage is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A head kick misses from Dinklage.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinklage's hands.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Menezes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Dinklage scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Menezes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dinklage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dinklage manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menezes.
Dinklage wants to break free but Menezes has control.
Menezes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menezes is stalling here.
Menezes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Menezes pulls Dinklage into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinklage is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Dinklage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Menezes misses with a looping right.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Dinklage circles away.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Dinklage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
Menezes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinklage in his tracks.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinklage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menezes just manages to avoid it.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Dinklage.
Menezes takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Dinklage misses with a body kick.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Menezes slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Menezes punishes Dinklage's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Menezes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinklage on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinklage's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Dinklage is looking to stand up but Menezes isn't so interested in that idea.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Menezes is controlling him.
Dinklage 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.
Menezes is looking to pass into half guard but Dinklage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dinklage is in guard.#REVR#
Menezes wants to control the position but Dinklage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU#
Dinklage escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinklage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.#TD2#
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Menezes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dinklage is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arthur Menezes just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Dinklage misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Menezes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dinklage's guard.
Menezes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinklage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menezes looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dinklage has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Menezes is not content to let Dinklage control the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Menezes's face as Dinklage controls the position.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Dinklage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dinklage prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dinklage working away.#SU#
Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Menezes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body punch from Menezes. #T2#
Menezes misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menezes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menezes.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Menezes misses.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinklage throws a leg kick that misses.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage. #T3#
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinklage swivels and escapes.
Dinklage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage lands with a nice combination. Menezes backs away looking to recover.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Dinklage.
Menezes shoots in but Dinklage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL2#
Menezes has managed to clinch.
Dinklage leaning against his opponent.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Menezes avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Menezes.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Menezes fails to pull guard.
Dinklage being controlled against the cage.
Menezes pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Menezes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
Menezes misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Dinklage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinklage scores with a nice strike.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Menezes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dinklage - the referee stops the clock and Menezes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dinklage. Menezes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage had his way with Arthur Menezes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Dinklage lands with a cross.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Menezes circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menezes trying to control the action but Dinklage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dinklage is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes trying to mount his opponent but Dinklage defends it. #T1#
Menezes keeps trying to improve his position.#ES#
Dinklage manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Menezes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Menezes gets a double leg takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
Menezes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dinklage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Menezes wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Menezes postures up in Dinklage's guard and throws a big left but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menezes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Menezes drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dinklage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinklage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Dinklage misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Dinklage looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Dinklage is looking to clinch.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menezes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinklage throws a low kick but Menezes avoids it.
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menezes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage is looking to clinch.
Dinklage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage is being controlled here.
Dinklage is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Menezes fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs FortyThree
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Trucks misses.
Dinklage throws out a powerful jab.
Trucks throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Trucks.
Trucks fails to pull guard.
Trucks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trucks tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trucks.
Trucks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dinklage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trucks is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trucks jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dinklage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinklage has had enough of the clinch but Trucks keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Trucks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dinklage walks away with a smile on his face. Trucks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Trucks misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage throws a big counter combination but Trucks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Trucks has Dinklage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinklage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trucks tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Trucks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trucks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 wants to control from the top but Trucks keeps moving.
Dinklage tries to stand but Trucks is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trucks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dinklage stacks Trucks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dinklage!
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Trucks regains half guard.
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Trucks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trucks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Dinklage is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Trucks gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trucks is looking for a triangle but Dinklage pushes his legs off easily.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Trucks has his foot on Dinklage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinklage works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Trucks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinklage defends it easily.#SU#
Dinklage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trucks, up you get!
Trucks moves out of range of the body kick.
Trucks misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Dinklage.
A head kick misses from Dinklage.
Trucks misses with a body shot.
Dinklage misses with a head kick. #T4#
Trucks misses with a double jab.
Trucks fails to land with a series of punches.
Dinklage with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trucks lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Trucks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dinklage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trucks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trucks looks winded!
Trucks works Dinklage's body with a nice hook.
Dinklage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trucks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dinklage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trucks connects with a body shot that sends Dinklage's belly button to the back.
Trucks connects with a body shot.
Trucks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's time! Dinklage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dinklage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trucks counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trucks.
Trucks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dinklage looks for the body kick but Trucks saw that one coming.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trucks throws a series of punches but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinklage connects with a crisp jab.
Trucks digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Trucks loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Trucks throws a right and a left that Dinklage avoids nicely.
Dinklage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trucks swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.#T1#
Dinklage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trucks. That did some damage!
Dinklage misses the jab.
Trucks misses with a body shot.
Trucks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinklage takes a swing at Trucks's ribcage but misses.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Trucks is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Derek Trucks's cut even more.#CL#
Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Trucks in a clinch.
Trucks is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?#BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Trucks to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Trucks just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Murphy
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
McConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dinklage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell punishes Dinklage's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Dinklage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McConnell! #CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
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!
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McConnell has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Dinklage throws a low kick, looking for McConnell's leg but McConnell calmly moves out of range. #CL#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Dinklage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head. #T2##CL#
McConnell clinches up with Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell gets through Dinklage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Dinklage in his tracks for a moment.
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!
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dinklage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinklage.#BC#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
McConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dinklage.#CL2#
McConnell tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage. #T4#
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Dinklage avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinklage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinklage scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for McConnell.
McConnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinklage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Dinklage back into the cage.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dinklage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinklage controls his hands.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?#T2#
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Dinklage lands a big head kick that sends McConnell tumbling to the mat! Dinklage takes a step backwards and waves McConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinklage connects with a looping right hand.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
McConnell has managed to clinch. #T3#
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Dinklage lands a big head kick that sends McConnell tumbling to the mat! Dinklage takes a step backwards and waves McConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dinklage closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McConnell! Dinklage dives in looking to finish! McConnell is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Panda
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinklage with a nice calf kick.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall throws a right hand that Dinklage ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinklage also avoids with ease.
Dinklage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall looks to land a combination but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Dinklage blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dall prevents Dinklage from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Dall ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall also avoids with ease.
Dall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dinklage cracks Dall with a good jab.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dinklage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinklage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage with a jab.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Dinklage.#T2#
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!
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall misses with a double jab.
Dinklage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall keeps Dinklage at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there #CL2#
and Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall jumps guard but Dinklage stands there with Dall around his waist. Dall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dall - that landed with a thud. #T3##TD#
Dall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinklage uses from the top position.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinklage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dinklage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinklage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dinklage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dall is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dinklage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dall postures up in Dinklage's guard and throws a big left but Dinklage blocks it.
Dall won't allow Dinklage to get back to his feet.
Dall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Dall throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dall's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVB#
Dinklage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Dinklage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dall, up you get!
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice combination there by Dinklage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dall throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body kick there by Dinklage.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinklage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.
Dinklage circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dall drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dinklage follows Dall to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!

Event: SMASH: Henriksen vs Parker
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinklage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie 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.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinklage did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dinklage is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Dinklage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dinklage is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Dinklage is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie walks into a jab.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dinklage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinklage wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage tries to escape but Gracie is in control. #T3#
Dinklage is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily. #SU#
Dinklage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
A low kick lands for Dinklage. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinklage. That's going to slow Gracie down. #CL#
Dinklage instigates a clinch.
Dinklage prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Dinklage. #CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Dinklage. Dinklage maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinklage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage shows good takedown defense.
Dinklage pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinklage swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
That's time! Dinklage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Crunch! Dinklage slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Dinklage looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dinklage but Dinklage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt. #T1#
Dinklage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinklage after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinklage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinklage. That's going to slow Gracie down. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinklage did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Dinklage defends it.
Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Dinklage has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Dinklage back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinklage is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinklage after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Dinklage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Dinklage feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Dinklage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinklage jabs at Gracie's body.
Dinklage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dinklage throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Dinklage moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saravia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinklage wants to clinch up but Saravia keeps it at a distance.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saravia.
Dinklage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinklage blocks a jab.
Dinklage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saravia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saravia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinklage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dinklage.
Dinklage connects with a crisp jab.
Dinklage works the jab nicely.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.#T1#
Saravia checks the leg kick.
Saravia swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Saravia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saravia throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Saravia throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saravia manages to avoid it.
It looked like Saravia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinklage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saravia on the side of the head.
Dinklage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dinklage throws a lazy head kick
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage misses with a double jab.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
A jab from Saravia misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinklage.
Dinklage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the body from Saravia misses
and Dinklage counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saravia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.#CL2#
Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Saravia in a clinch.
Saravia tries to throw a body punch but Dinklage avoids it by throwing Saravia back against the cage.
Saravia tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravia moves away.#T3#
Saravia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saravia slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
Dinklage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saravia checks a leg kick.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saravia.
Saravia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravia throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dinklage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinklage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Saravia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinklage.
Saravia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saravia is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Saravia catches Dinklage right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Saravia.
Saravia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dinklage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saravia takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Saravia moves out of range easily.
Dinklage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saravia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
That's time! Saravia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dinklage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saravia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Nice jab there from Dinklage. #CL2#
Dinklage has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Dinklage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saravia checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Saravia misses its target.
Dinklage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Saravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinklage feints a counter leg kick.
Dinklage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Saravia moves out of range.
Saravia throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage misses with a low kick. #T1#
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
Saravia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Dinklage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Dinklage has Saravia up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage looks to throw a body kick
and Saravia counters with a nice body shot.
Dinklage is breathing heavily.
Dinklage throws out a leg kick but Saravia moves out of range and Dinklage only half commits.
Saravia jabs Dinklage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saravia.
Saravia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Saravia throws a hook but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saravia avoids it with no problem.
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!
Saravia just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage wants to land a leg kick but Saravia is out of range.
Saravia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage lands with an uppercut that bounces Saravia off the cage and back into range.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Dinklage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saravia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Saravia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saravia misses the jab.
Dinklage tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Saravia misses the target.
Dinklage misses with a double jab
and Saravia counters with a three punch combo that has Dinklage backing up. Dinklage nods at Saravia to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Dinklage lands with a straight right. Saravia didn't see that one coming.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Saravia avoids it well.
Dinklage defending well as Saravia loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
Saravia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saravia keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinklage wants to clinch
and Saravia counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinklage scores with a hook.
Saravia swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
Saravia throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Dinklage does no damage. #T4#
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut
and Saravia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saravia throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Dinklage misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Saravia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
Saravia misses with an uppercut
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab.
Saravia looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Dinklage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dinklage.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saravia.
Dinklage wants to clinch.
Saravia is looking to counter punch.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Saravia lands a left and a right that send Dinklage crashing to the mat, dazed. Saravia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
Saravia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Saravia finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
Saravia throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
Dinklage seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinklage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Saravia.#T1#
Saravia misses with a looping left.
Saravia connects with a body shot that sends Dinklage's belly button to the back.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Dinklage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saravia.
Saravia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saravia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dinklage tests Saravia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Saravia misses with a body punch
and Dinklage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saravia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saravia. #T2#
Saravia misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage connects with a nice looking jab.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that Saravia avoids nicely.
Saravia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinklage misses with a combination
and Saravia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinklage thinking.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Saravia to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Peter Dinklage's cut even more.
Dinklage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinklage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saravia's head.#T3#
Dinklage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saravia is out of range and Dinklage settles back down.
Saravia lands a really nice looking cross but Dinklage seems unphased. #CUT#The cut above Peter Dinklage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dinklage lands with an overhand left.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that Saravia avoids nicely.
It looked like Saravia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinklage.
Saravia misses with a looping right.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saravia throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Saravia misses with a looping left.
Dinklage misses with a left hand #KD#
and Saravia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dinklage! Saravia lets Dinklage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Saravia misses.
Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dinklage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinklage.#T4#
Dinklage misses with a wild combination.
Saravia throws a lazy right hand but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravia.
Saravia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage throws a fast counter high kick but Saravia manages to duck under it in time.
Dinklage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saravia.
Saravia slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
Saravia is looking to counter punch.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saravia.
Dinklage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
Saravia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A leg kick checked by Saravia.
Enrique Saravia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saravia circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Saravia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinklage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and LeBeau moves out of range easily.
LeBeau avoids the head kick by Dinklage.
Dinklage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dinklage takes one to the chin there.
Dinklage connects with a body shot that sends LeBeau's belly button to the back.
LeBeau cracks Dinklage with an open hand slap.
LeBeau is looking to land body kicks.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a one-two to the body.
Dinklage throws a looping overhand right but LeBeau ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but LeBeau checks it
letting LeBeau counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
Dinklage follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
LeBeau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LeBeau throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.
LeBeau misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LeBeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinklage momentarily. #T1##CL2#
LeBeau tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
LeBeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
LeBeau can't break the clinch.
LeBeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dinklage keeps control of LeBeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBeau is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage has LeBeau pressed against the cage, preventing LeBeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBeau blocks a jab.
Dinklage misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from LeBeau.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage slips under a jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination. #T2#
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
LeBeau misses the jab.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but LeBeau avoids it with no problem.
Dinklage wants to land a leg kick but LeBeau is out of range.
Dinklage is looking to chop away at LeBeau's legs.
Dinklage motions for LeBeau to come forward. Dinklage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinklage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws a leg kick that misses.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinklage scores with a nice right hand.
LeBeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinklage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau misses with the combination. #CL2#
Dinklage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
LeBeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
LeBeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBeau tries to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling the position. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinklage.
LeBeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau scores with a hook to the body. Dinklage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBeau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dinklage takes a step back to recover.
Some wild striking there from Dinklage.
A head kick misses from Dinklage.
LeBeau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
Dinklage dodges the punch combination from LeBeau. #T4#
Dinklage blocks a leg kick.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by LeBeau.
Dinklage throws a wild body kick that LeBeau sees coming a mile off.
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage. #CL2#
Dinklage clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage avoiding damage as LeBeau throws knees to the body.
LeBeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeBeau avoiding damage as Dinklage throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Dinklage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinklage slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
Dinklage misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau lands with a right hand.
LeBeau throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Dinklage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby LeBeau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dinklage throws a body kick that misses.
Dinklage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinklage tries to clinch but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinklage.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinklage as he connects with a hook.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Dinklage moves out of range.
LeBeau dodges the punch combination from Dinklage.
LeBeau blocks a head kick by Dinklage.
LeBeau tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBeau misses the target.
LeBeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinklage scores with a leg kick. #T1#
LeBeau walks into a left hand.
LeBeau missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinklage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBeau checks a leg kick.
Dinklage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage throws a body punch but LeBeau moves out of range.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
LeBeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Dinklage.
Nice body kick from Dinklage.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBeau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dinklage if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Dinklage rushes LeBeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
LeBeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinklage moves out of range as LeBeau strikes.
Bobby LeBeau is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dinklage drives through and clinches with LeBeau against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dinklage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau.
Dinklage tries to clinch up.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bobby LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage sizes up LeBeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Dinklage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBeau doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinklage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau lands a jab to the nose.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
Dinklage throws a leg kick that misses.
LeBeau misses with a body shot. #T3#
LeBeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dinklage has time to react.
LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage unleashes a big counter combination but LeBeau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dinklage looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a three punch combo that has LeBeau backing up. LeBeau nods at Dinklage to acknowledge the strikes.
LeBeau sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick from LeBeau is predictable there
and Dinklage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it.
LeBeau looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Nice shot by LeBeau.
A big left from LeBeau misses.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
Dinklage keeps LeBeau at a distance using the push kick.
Dinklage misses with a low kick.
LeBeau misses with a straight right.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Despite the aggression on Dinklage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
Dinklage misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
Dinklage tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinklage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LeBeau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBeau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinklage.
A jab from LeBeau finds it's way through Dinklage's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinklage scores with a kick to the body.
Dinklage tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinklage connects with a leg kick.
LeBeau misses with a head kick.
Dinklage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged LeBeau in a clinch.
LeBeau tries to circle away but Dinklage has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
LeBeau closes the distance and pushes Dinklage back into the cage.#BC#
LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
Dinklage misses with a wild combination.
Dinklage misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau misses with a left hand
and Dinklage counters with an inside leg kick.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LeBeau lands a jab to the nose.
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinklage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LeBeau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dinklage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dinklage staying out of range there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
LeBeau breaks the clinch.
LeBeau throws a body kick that misses.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinklage moves out of range as LeBeau strikes.
A combination from LeBeau does no damage.
LeBeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinklage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LeBeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage wants to clinch up but LeBeau keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Dinklage darts in and clinches LeBeau up against the cage.
LeBeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for LeBeau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinklage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBeau.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
Dinklage throws a head kick but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau scores with a leg kick.
LeBeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinklage circles away quickly and effectively.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
LeBeau closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Dinklage forces LeBeau back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. LeBeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dinklage can turn it around.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinklage's head backwards.
A head kick by Dinklage misses
and LeBeau counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
LeBeau misses with a hook. Dinklage ducked under it nicely.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
LeBeau throws a head kick that Dinklage semi-blocks.
A cross from Dinklage lands.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBeau.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage unleashes a big counter combination but LeBeau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
LeBeau rushes Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
LeBeau looks for the body kick but Dinklage saw that one coming.
LeBeau avoids the head kick by Dinklage.
LeBeau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinklage backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dinklage avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Dinklage tries to land a leg kick but LeBeau saw it coming and moves away.
LeBeau with a poor takedown
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBeau connects with a body shot that sends Dinklage's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage looks to land a combination. LeBeau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
Dinklage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Dinklage with a series of wild strikes but Dinklage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage moves out of range of the body kick from LeBeau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from LeBeau.
Dinklage throws a right hand that LeBeau ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBeau also avoids with ease.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby LeBeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby LeBeau!
Bobby LeBeau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Dinklage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asmundsen's head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Asmundsen is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen wants to free his trapped foot but Dinklage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dinklage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Asmundsen wants to pass to mount but Dinklage is defending the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working for an americana but Dinklage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Asmundsen was thinking about the submission.
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asmundsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Dinklage is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen is looking to stall here but Dinklage recovers full guard.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Dinklage misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
Dinklage being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen stands and throws Dinklage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is dominant here and he's now got Dinklage's back!
Dinklage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Asmundsen tightening his grip on Dinklage, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Asmundsen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dinklage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dinklage for a finish.
Asmundsen misses with punches from the back.
Dinklage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asmundsen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Dinklage do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Asmundsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Dinklage and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinklage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinklages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinklage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Asmundsen lands with an overhand left.
Dinklage throws a leg kick #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him. #T2#
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dinklage is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Asmundsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinklage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinklage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinklage! #REVB#
Asmundsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Asmundsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dinklage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Asmundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Dinklage keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Dinklage trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinklage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asmundsen being controlled for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dinklage misses with a left hand #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinklage won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Dinklage is defending well. #SUB#
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asmundsen prevents Dinklage from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinklage scores with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Asmundsen forces Dinklage back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage working Asmundsen over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Asmundsen.
Dinklage being controlled against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Asmundsen avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Asmundsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Dinklage wants to break free but Asmundsen has control.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dinklage up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asmundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Asmundsen has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dinklage tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dinklage throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dinklage!

Dinklage sneaks out the side door and pushes Asmundsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but Asmundsen checks it #CL#
and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asmundsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmundsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinklage misses the target.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Lancaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Lancaster slips a jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinklage looks winded!
Lancaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Dinklage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses with a head kick. #T1##KD#
Lancaster lands a big right hand that sends Dinklage crashing to the mat! Lancaster stays standing though and waves Dinklage back to his feet!
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
Lancaster throws a powerful right kick. Dinklage tried to block low but the kick was high! Dinklage was taken right off of his feet! Lancaster jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Monger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinklage's waist but Dinklage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monger off to one side. #TD#
Monger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Monger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dinklage, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Monger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinklage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dinklage told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Monger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dinklage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monger but great work by Dinklage.
Monger can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dinklage takes a little break here. Monger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Monger tries to bench press Dinklage off him but Dinklage keeps the position.
Dinklage wants to control but Monger is keeping him busy.
Monger is trying to improve his position.
Dinklage wants to stand but Monger is controlling his arm.
Monger is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Monger.
Monger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monger misses with a body shot.
Monger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monger tries to move into range but Dinklage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monger fails to land the takedown.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Monger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dinklage connects with a high kick. #T3#
Dinklage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Monger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monger showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monger passes to side control.
Monger advances to mount. #SUB#
Monger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Monger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Monger looking to control but Dinklage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monger wants to take his opponent's back but Dinklage doesn't allow it.
Monger wants to control the pace but Dinklage is squirming around nicely.
Monger content just to control the position here.
Dinklage is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
That's time! Monger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinklage.
Dinklage thuds his shin into the meat of Monger's side.
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
Monger misses with a hook.
Dinklage misses with a combination #TD#
and Monger counters with a single leg into guard. Dinklage didn't expect that.
Monger wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
Monger tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
Kill Monger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Monger pushes down on Dinklage's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Monger seems to be working for a kimura but Dinklage defends the submission attempt.
Monger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monger.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
Monger tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monger content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Monger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinklage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinklage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinklage! #REVB##SU2#
Dinklage has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Monger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dinklage tries to avoid it but Monger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dinklage to the ground. Dinklage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monger misses with a wild body shot.
Monger fails with the takedown.
Monger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Monger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Dinklage fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Monger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Monger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Monger ducks under and follows up with a left that Monger also avoids with ease.
Monger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinklage as he avoids it easily.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinklage wants it to stay on the feet.
Dinklage scores with a head kick. Monger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Monger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Monger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dinklage!
Dinklage squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Monger with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dinklage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Monger lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Monger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
Monger is looking to counter punch.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Monger ducks under and follows up with a left that Monger also avoids with ease.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monger.
A right-left combo lands from Dinklage.
A left lands for Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dinklage looks to clinch
and Monger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monger.
Dinklage misses the body punch
and Monger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinklage tried to score with a low kick but Monger checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Monger rushes Dinklage and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Monger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinklage uses from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Monger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinklage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Monger working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Dinklage won't allow Monger to sweep him here.
Monger controls Dinklage momentarily but Dinklage frees himself.
Kill Monger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinklage won't allow Monger to sweep him here. #SU2#
Dinklage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dinklage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinklage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dinklage.
Dinklage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monger in his tracks.
Monger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Dinklage misses with a leg kick.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a head kick but Monger moves out of range.
Dinklage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body
and Monger counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Monger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dinklage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Monger swings around for an armbar but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monger's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Monger working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
Monger can't keep his opponent in guard - Dinklage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Dinklage wants to control but Monger is keeping him busy.
Monger manages to get to full guard.
Dinklage pushes down on Monger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monger is looking to get back to full guard here but Dinklage has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dinklage wants to stand but Monger has his arm trapped. #SU2#
Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinklage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinklage lands with a good body shot.
Dinklage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Dinklage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinklage.
Nice jab there from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with a kick to the body.
Dock thinks about the counter body kick.
Dock misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Dock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Dinklage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dock delivers a nice body kick.
Dinklage throws a body kick that misses.
Dock is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Dock slams his shin into Dinklage's torso.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Dock with a series of wild strikes but Dock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dock.
Dinklage is looking to clinch but Dock is avoiding it.
Dock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinklage moves out of range as Dock throws a body kick. #T1#
Dinklage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinklage misses with the combination.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Dock.
As Dock backs away, Dinklage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dinklage's head.
Dock lands a high kick!
Dock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Dock.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but Dinklage blocks with his arms.
Dock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinklage avoids it.
Dock tries a knee to the head but Dinklage blocks it.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
Dinklage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinklage is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body. #T2#
Dock tries a knee to the head but Dinklage blocks it.
Dock looks winded!
Dock misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinklage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Dinklage moves out of range as Dock throws a body kick.
Dock misses with a body kick.
Dinklage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinklage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dock looks to land a body kick but Dinklage moved away.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Dinklage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinklage.
Dinklage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dinklage can't break the clinch.
Dock trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Dock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dinklage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dinklage avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body.
Dock misses with a knee strike.
Dock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinklage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinklage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinklage.
Dinklage managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Dock tries a knee to the head but Dinklage blocks it.
Dock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinklage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
Dinklage jabs at Dock's body.#CL#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Dinklage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dinklage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinklage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dock blocks it with crossed arms.
Dinklage working hard to break the clinch.
Dinklage managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Dinklage stalling.
Dinklage stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Dinklage scores with a sloppy right hand. Dock should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Dock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dinklage looks to land a combination. Dock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Dock.
Dinklage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Dinklage has managed to clinch.
Dock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinklage is defending well for now.
Dock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinklage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dinklage landing knees to the head. #BC#
Dinklage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Dinklage finds it's way through Dock's defenses.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dock.
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock blocks a low kick nicely.
Dinklage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dock throws the kick towards the body but Dinklage avoids it.
Dinklage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Dinklage with the inside leg kick.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock is breathing heavily.
Dinklage lands with a straight right. Dock didn't see that one coming.
Dinklage blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Dinklage lands a big head kick that sends Dock tumbling to the mat! Dinklage takes a step backwards and waves Dock back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dock is rocked!#CL#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Dock is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dinklage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Dock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinklage avoids it.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinklage is defending well for now.
Dinklage lands an elbow inside that Dock shrugs off. #BC#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage catches Dock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinklage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Dinklage.
Peter Dinklage is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
and Dinklage counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dock! He's just covering up as Dinklage starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!

Event: RRFC 51: Anthony vs Neil
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Schoff rushes Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Schoff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Schoff pulls guard effortlessly.
Dinklage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dinklage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schoff keeping moving, preventing Dinklage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Schoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinklage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinklage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Schoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Schoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoff tries to improve position but can't.
Schoff being controlled for a moment.
Schoff is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Schoff is working hard here to advance position.
Dinklage is looking to take a break and control but Schoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dinklage is keen to just control but Schoff is a slippery customer.
Well, if Dinklage 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. #SUB#
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schoff moves into full guard. #SUB#
Schoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinklage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Schoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinklage passes into side control.
Schoff tries to buck Dinklage off but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage takes a little break here. Schoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Schoff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dinklage is trying to control. Schoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Schoff is controlling the position. #SUB#
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
Schoff has a hand on Dinklage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dinklage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU2#
Dinklage stands up from mount. Strange move.
Schoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Schoff against the cage.
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage is looking to break free of the clinch but Schoff has double underhooks. #T4#
Schoff fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farren Schoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage gets through Schoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage tries to land a knee to the head but Schoff blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Schoff has closed the distance and engaged Dinklage in a clinch. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Schoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage holds him up against the cage and eventually Schoff drops back down to his feet.
Schoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Schoff jumps guard but Dinklage stands there with Schoff around his waist. Schoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut.
Dinklage with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Schoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dinklage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dinklage wants to stand but Schoff is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Dinklage manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage won't allow it.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farren Schoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schoff jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schoff fails to pull guard. #TD#
Schoff pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Schoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Schoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinklage defends well.#SUB#
Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinklage defends it easily.#SUB#
Schoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoff keeps working.
Schoff is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SU2#
Dinklage decides to stand back up.
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Schoff's ribs.
Schoff tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Dinklage. #TD#
Schoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schoff. #ES2#
Dinklage has his feet on Schoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage tries to clinch up.
Schoff looks to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schoff. #T3##CL2#
Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Schoff jumps into guard, dragging Dinklage to the mat.
Dinklage tries to stand but Schoff is controlling from the bottom.
Dinklage controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Dinklage stands and steps away. Schoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dinklage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Schoff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage tries to circle away but Schoff has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage scores with a head kick. Schoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice straight punches there by Dinklage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinklage.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schoff wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinklage throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#Schoff is rocked!
Dinklage works the jab nicely.
Oh Schoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schoff walks straight into a right hand from Dinklage - that's dropped him! Dinklage jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Schoff from any more punishment! Schoff complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 40
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Dinklage pushes him off.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinklage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vergys. Vergys obviously looking to wear him down.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vergys throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dinklage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vergys. Vergys circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Dinklage rushes Vergys and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Dinklage is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Vergys's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Vergys! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Peter Dinklage!

Event: RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Schoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinklage, pushing him back against the cage.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Schoff is controlling him.
Schoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farren Schoff.
Schoff prevents Dinklage from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Schoff pulls guard. #SUB2#
Schoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage is looking to stand up but Schoff won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dinklage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinklage has managed to get both his arms back between Schoff's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinklage defends it easily.
Dinklage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Dinklage wanted to stand there but Schoff had control of the position. #SUB2#
Schoff is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dinklage throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schoff's body to avoid the submission. Schoff has instead reached around Dinklage's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schoff arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Farren Schoff!
Farren Schoff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RRFC Challengers 36: Japan
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
Dinklage lands a head kick!
Bergstrem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dinklage.
Bergstrem sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dinklage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinklage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergstrem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bergstrem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage blocks a jab.
Bergstrem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinklage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergstrem somewhat.
Dinklage thumps Bergstrem with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Dinklage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Dinklage slips a straight right by Bergstrem.
Bergstrem shoots for a takedown but Dinklage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bergstrem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergstrem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dinklage counters with a two punch combo.
Bergstrem throws a right and a left that Dinklage avoids nicely.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergstrem drops his hands momentarily and Dinklage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinklage lands a head kick. Bergstrem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinklage throws a head kick but Bergstrem moves out of range. #CL2#
Dinklage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bergstrem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Dinklage on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bergstrem as Dinklage tries to tie him up. #T2#
Bergstrem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dinklage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bergstrem looking for a takedown. #TD#
Bergstrem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dinklage is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bergstrem dives into side control. #REVB#
Who's going to make the next move?
Bergstrem laying and praying for a moment but Dinklage takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Dinklage tries to kick Bergstrem off but Bergstrem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem is keen to just control but Dinklage is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bergstrem is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dinklage to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bergstrem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergstrem wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Bergstrem throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bergstrem's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVB#
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Bergstrem keeps moving. #SUB#
Bergstrem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinklage is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bergstrem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bergstrem dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dinklage cracks Bergstrem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergstrem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
Bergstrem throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Dinklage clinches up with Bergstrem and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Bergstrem's takedown attempt.
Dinklage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergstrem wants to take the fight to the mat but Dinklage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bergstrem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bergstrem tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Bergstrem is trying to break free.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Bergstrem's takedown attempt. #T1#
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage tries to clinch up but Bergstrem circles away and keeps his distance.
Bergstrem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinklage backs up against the ropes.
Dinklage throws a nice head kick!
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dinklage doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergstrem circles away. #TD#
Bergstrem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dinklage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bergstrem is in Dinklage's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergstrem is controlling him.
Bergstrem looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Bergstrem keeps moving. #T2#
Dinklage pushes down on Bergstrem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bergstrem pushes Dinklage off looking to stand but Dinklage dives back in and keeps control.
Bergstrem manages to get to full guard.
Dinklage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dinklage won't allow Bergstrem to sweep him here. #T3#
Bergstrem is working hard here to advance position.
Dinklage being controlled here momentarily.
Bergstrem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Bergstrem keeps moving.
Dinklage wants to pass the guard but Bergstrem is keeping the position.
Bergstrem controls Dinklage momentarily but Dinklage frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bergstrem misses with a left hand
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bergstrem blocks a head kick by Dinklage.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinklage scores with a sloppy right hand. Bergstrem should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Bergstrem is rocked!
Dinklage thuds his right hand into Bergstrem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Bergstrem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage slips a jab from Bergstrem.#CL2#
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Bergstrem against the ropes.
Bergstrem wants a takedown.
Bergstrem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinklage.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bergstrem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dinklage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bergstrem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinklage is defending well.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage drops Bergstrem with a huge uppercut! Bergstrem drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dinklage is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!

Event: RRFC 33:Vidal vs Lban
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Dinklage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heisenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinklage. Dinklage obviously looking to wear him down.
Heisenberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a head kick! #CL2#
Dinklage darts in and clinches Heisenberg up against the cage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heisenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heisenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage is struggling to control the position.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dinklage obliges.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg takes one on the button.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a body kick that stops Heisenberg in his tracks momentarily.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heisenberg throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily.
Dinklage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinklage lands a glancing blow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Dinklage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Walter Heisenberg has been cut.
Dinklage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
Dinklage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Heisenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinklage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Dinklage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dinklage lands with a nice body punch.
Heisenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Dinklage.
Dinklage swats away the attempt to clinch by Heisenberg.
Dinklage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heisenberg eats them both and turns towards Dinklage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot.
Dinklage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Dinklage pushes Heisenberg up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Dinklage dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Dinklage avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Heisenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from Dinklage.
Dinklage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Dinklage moves out of range. #T4#
Dinklage pushes Heisenberg away with a front kick.#CL#
Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage keeps the fight on the outside.
Heisenberg drops his hands momentarily and Dinklage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinklage lands a high kick! #CL2#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Dinklage avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Dinklage avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dinklage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Heisenberg moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Dinklage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dinklage with a nice cross.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Heisenberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Heisenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dinklage lands with a kick to the temple. Heisenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinklage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heisenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
Dinklage dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dinklage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow. #T1#
Heisenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dinklage pushes Heisenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinklage lands a good knee to the midsection. Heisenberg won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinklage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Dinklage scores with a four punch combination!
Danga de danga de dang - Dinklage scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
Walter Heisenberg's cut is getting worse.
Dinklage connects with a high kick.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage scores with a hook to the body. Heisenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heisenberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinklage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heisenberg scrambles back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dinklage - that will leave a mark!
Dinklage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dinklage! #T2##CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinklage dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
Heisenberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Walter Heisenberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
Heisenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heisenberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Heisenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage is looking to slow Heisenberg down with leg kicks. #T3#
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Heisenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Heisenberg against the cage.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Dinklage just leaning against Heisenberg, taking a breather. #BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Dinklage tests Heisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Heisenberg moves in looking to clinch but Dinklage pushes him off.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinklage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
Dinklage throws a shot to the body.
Dinklage scores with a head kick.
Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heisenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinklage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Dinklage rushes Heisenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heisenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Heisenberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Heisenberg moves in looking to clinch but Dinklage pushes him off.
Dinklage cracks Heisenberg with an open hand slap.
Heisenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
Dinklage scores with a punch to the head.
Dinklage lands with a kick to the temple. Heisenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dinklage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heisenberg's hands.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinklage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Heisenberg avoids it with no problem.
Heisenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage connects with a leg kick. Heisenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dinklage scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heisenberg.
Dinklage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Walter Heisenberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heisenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Dinklage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dinklage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dinklage dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dinklage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Heisenberg lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Dinklage avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heisenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage scores with a nice strike.
A left and a right from Dinklage both land. Nice combination.
Dinklage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dinklage throws out a powerful jab.
Dinklage swats away the attempt to clinch by Heisenberg.#T3#
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinklage feints and then cracks Heisenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heisenberg down.
Heisenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dinklage is looking to slow Heisenberg down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dinklage's brow.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinklage.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Walter Heisenberg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Dinklage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dinklage cracks Heisenberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Heisenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinklage finds it's way round the side to connect with Heisenberg's head.
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!
Heisenberg throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Heisenberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinklage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dinklage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heisenberg on the side of the head.
Heisenberg tries to clinch there but Dinklage circles away.
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.
Heisenberg needs to keep his hands up - Dinklage had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heisenberg throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Walter Heisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Heisenberg throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinklage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 24
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Woody takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Dinklage clinches.
Woody creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Woody is looking to break free of the clinch but Dinklage has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinklage.
Our sources have told us that Dinklage has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Woody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinklage avoids it.
Woody trying to land knees to the body.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Woody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinklage has Woody pressed against the cage, preventing Woody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woody throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woody.
Dinklage lands a high kick!
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Woody's ribs.
Dinklage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Woody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinklage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Woody.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Dinklage lands but Woody takes it in his stride.
Woody misses with a two punch combination.
Woody takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses with a double jab.
Woody misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Dinklage tries to sprawl but Woody drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dinklage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woody.
Dinklage has hold of Woody's hands but Woody slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dinklage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woody.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage is breathing heavily.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woody.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage is refusing to be controlled, as Woody sits in half guard.
Dinklage won't allow Woody to pass to mount.
Woody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Woody trying to control from half guard but Dinklage is working away.
Nice strikes from Woody there.
Woody slips a nice elbow through Dinklage's hands, connecting with Dinklage's forehead.
Woody lands strikes from half guard.
Woody not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dinklage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woody stops Dinklage from getting back to his feet.
Woody thows a huge punch but Dinklage dodges it nicely.
Dinklage won't allow Woody to pass to mount.
Woody is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Woody trying to pass the guard but Dinklage defending well. #T3#
Woody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woody slips a nice elbow through Dinklage's hands, connecting with Dinklage's forehead.
Woody is looking to advance position but Dinklage won't allow it.
Woody looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dinklage is trying to stand.
Woody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
Woody misses with a head shot. Dinklage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woody. #T4#
Woody prevents Dinklage from getting back to his feet.
Woody postures up in Dinklage's guard and throws a big left but Dinklage blocks it.
Woody pushes down on Dinklage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Woody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woody lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Woody misses with a head shot. Dinklage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Woody lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woody throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Woody dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch but Woody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dinklage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Woody throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage defending well as Woody loads up on a big left hand.
Woody swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Woody misses with a straight right.
Dinklage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woody.
A big right from Woody misses.
Woody misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Woody misses.
Dinklage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dinklage lands a leg kick that knocks Woody off balance momentarily.
Woody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage stuns Woody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woody takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinklage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woody throws out the jab. #T1#
Woody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woody swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Woody steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dinklage. That one must have hurt.
Dinklage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinklage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woody's sensitive parts.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Woody looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
Dinklage dips to his left and cracks Woody with an uppercut!
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Dinklage looks for the body kick but Woody saw that one coming.
Woody swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Woody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Woody.
Dinklage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Woody takes a kick to the side of the head.
Woody swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage moves away from the strike by Woody. #T2#
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Dinklage swings for the body but Woody moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woody throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woody swinging wildly here.
Woody fails to land with a series of punches.
Dinklage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dinklage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Woody avoids it well.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Woody.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage misses with the combination. #TD2#
Woody shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woody showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woody. #T3#
Woody not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Woody is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dinklage is just riding it out for now. Woody eventually gives up the hold.
Woody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woody thows a huge punch but Dinklage dodges it nicely.
Dinklage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woody scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woody working the head and body with strikes.
Woody throwing shots but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
Woody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woody has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woody sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinklage defending well though.
Dinklage is in trouble now - Woody has advanced to mount!
Woody scoring with strikes but Dinklage is staying in there.
The referee warns Dinklage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Woody landing strikes from the mount.
Woody looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Woody is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dinklage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Woody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Woody misses with a double jab.
Dinklage throws a quick counter head kick but Woody was just out of range.
Dinklage swings for the body but Woody moves out of range.
Woody takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Woody misses.
Woody's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye.
Woody throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage connects with the punch.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Benny Woody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woody tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage jabs at Woody's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage looks to score with a jab to the body but Woody is just out of range.
Woody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinklage defends it well.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Dinklage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Woody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woody throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woody loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinklage misses the target.#T1#
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Woody avoids it well.
Woody misses with a hook to the body
and Dinklage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dinklage lands a nice shot that snaps Woody's head back. #TD2#
Dinklage gets caught flat footed, as Woody shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Woody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woody accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woody wants to pass the guard but Dinklage is keeping the position.
Woody throwing strikes but missing.
Woody makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Woody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woody scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woody with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinklage's guard.
Woody is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Woody is looking to advance position but Dinklage won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woody lands a nice short elbow.
Woody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woody seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dinklage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woody. #SUB2#
Woody 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.
My spies in Iron mikes mma inform me that Woody has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Woody thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dinklage's head.
Dinklage is trying to stand up here but Woody is controlling him well.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woody throwing shots but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
Woody not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Woody lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dinklage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woody scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woody is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woody moves nicely into side control.
Woody prevents Dinklage from escaping the position.
Woody throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Woody seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dinklage seems a little lost for a moment, as Woody dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Woody are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Woody cracks Dinklage with a big elbow.
Woody working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Benny Woody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Woody landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Woody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woody winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Woody!

Event: RRFC 28: Pandens vs Brooks
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1##TD#
Neil gets the takedown into side control.
Neil is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dinklage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Neil tries to move to mount but Dinklage blocks the move with his legs.
Neil content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Dinklage wants to control but Neil postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinklage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Neil is having none of it.
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Neil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Neil dives into side control.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##REVB#
Neil controls the position. #SUB#
Neil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Neil stalls from top position.
Dinklage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Neil seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinklage for as long as he can get away with.
Neil trying to control the position but Dinklage is working away.
Neil taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neil continues to stall.
Neil in side control, throwing shots but Dinklage defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neil tries to advance to mount but Dinklage denies him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dinklage throws a push kick but Neil slaps the foot to one side.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neil circles away quickly and effectively.
Neil feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Neil dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Dinklage gets caught napping as Neil dives in and scores a takedown. Dinklage manages to retain guard.
Neil controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Dinklage is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil tries to break free but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Neil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinklage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinklage sizes up Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neil looks to land a combination but Dinklage avoids it well.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
Luke Neil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neil misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Neil catches Dinklage right on the button with a cross.
Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neil misses with a straight right.
Dinklage clobbers Neil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Neil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dinklage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinklage swinging wildly here. #T2#
Neil throws a combination that misses
and Dinklage counters with a three punch combo that has Neil backing up. Neil nods at Dinklage to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Neil gets a takedown into half guard.
Neil trying to control from half guard but Dinklage is working away.
Neil not doing much here.
Neil has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Neil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dinklage to the mat! Dinklage manages to get full guard.
Neil 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neil trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Neil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinklage is trying to defend but Neil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neil seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More hug and hope from Neil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dinklage is trying to stand back up but Neil is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinklage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dinklage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinklage scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Neil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dinklage circles away.
No luck for Neil with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Neil lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Dinklage thuds his right hand into Neil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neil scores with a one two! Dinklage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.#T3#
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Neil.
Neil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage cracks the inside of Neil's front leg.
Neil takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Neil misses with a hook.
Dinklage throws a head kick but Neil moves out of range.
A combination from Neil does no damage.
Dinklage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neil throws a nice looking combination but Dinklage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dinklage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dinklage scores with a jab. Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinklage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neil throws a solid leg kick but Dinklage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neil.
Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
Neil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Neil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neil looks to land a combination but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Neil moves out of range. #TD#
Neil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neil controlling the position.
Neil is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Neil is trying to get an arm triangle but Dinklage is defending well.

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 Luke Neil.
I think Neil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Neil!
A victorious Luke Neil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBeau throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LeBeau is looking to land body kicks.
Dinklage misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Dinklage, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with LeBeau.#BC#
Dinklage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Dinklage clinches up with LeBeau and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBeau lands a slapping body shot.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A cross from Dinklage lands.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBeau shoots in for a double leg but Dinklage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage throws a leg kick but LeBeau checks it. #T1##CL#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Dinklage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
LeBeau has had enough of the clinch but Dinklage keeps him there for the moment.
LeBeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBeau lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
LeBeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dinklage.
It looked like Dinklage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinklage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinklage throws a right hand that LeBeau ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBeau also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - LeBeau scores with a four punch combination!
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinklage.
LeBeau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Dinklage lands a right hook to the body.
Dinklage scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBeau tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBeau scores with a push kick.
LeBeau tries to clinch there but Dinklage circles away.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinklage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBeau needs to keep his hands up - Dinklage had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Dinklage tries to keep at a distance but LeBeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dinklage works on LeBeau's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Dinklage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBeau tries a quick counter leg kick but Dinklage is wise to it.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeBeau.
LeBeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on LeBeau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
LeBeau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dinklage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dinklage walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeBeau.
Dinklage is looking to wear down LeBeau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
Dinklage motions for LeBeau to come forward. Dinklage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
Dinklage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBeau.
LeBeau throws out a counter right but Dinklage avoids it with no problem.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBeau.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBeau.
Dinklage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
LeBeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinklage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dinklage scores with a shot to the body.
LeBeau misses with a body kick.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage lands with a straight right. LeBeau didn't see that one coming.
A nice combination there by Dinklage. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
LeBeau shoots in for a double leg but Dinklage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby LeBeau.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau is looking to clinch.
LeBeau wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau is looking to clinch.
That kick from LeBeau tenderised Dinklage's leg. Dinklage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinklage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau'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.
#R2#
LeBeau misses the jab.
Dinklage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for LeBeau.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but LeBeau avoids it well.
LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBeau connects with a single shot there.
Peter Dinklage is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Dinklage drives through and clinches with LeBeau against the cage.
LeBeau wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
LeBeau tries to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling the position.
LeBeau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinklage avoids it.#BC#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBeau. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBeau jabs Dinklage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinklage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
LeBeau keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBeau throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Dinklage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBeau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinklages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
Dinklage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LeBeau tries to work over Dinklage's front leg with a kick but Dinklage checks it.
LeBeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinklage misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBeau tries a quick counter leg kick but Dinklage is wise to it.
Dinklage lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses.
LeBeau dives in and grabs Dinklage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinklage pushes down on LeBeau's head and hops out.
Dinklage misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau is looking for the big counter here.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
Dinklage throws a quick counter kick to the body but LeBeau avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinklage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
LeBeau closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on LeBeau's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
LeBeau working hard to break the clinch.
LeBeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
LeBeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBeau swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and LeBeau moves out of range easily.
LeBeau blocks a head kick by Dinklage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinklage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dinklage defending well as LeBeau loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage slips a jab from LeBeau.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinklage lands with a hook. LeBeau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dinklage misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Dinklage rushes LeBeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LeBeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeBeau is trying to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling him.
LeBeau is looking to control Dinklage's arms but Dinklage gets an underhook and turns him. Now LeBeau has his back to the cage.
LeBeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeBeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinklage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage throws a head kick but LeBeau moves out of range.
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Dinklage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinklage throws a head kick but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau throws out a counter right but Dinklage avoids it with no problem.
Dinklage misses with a kick to the body.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Dinklage. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
LeBeau clinches up against the cage.
LeBeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinklage is looking to break free of the clinch but LeBeau has double underhooks.
LeBeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
LeBeau breaks the clinch.
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by LeBeau - just one landing.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
LeBeau scores with a nice head shot.
LeBeau moves forwards but Dinklage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeBeau staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinklage throws a low kick but LeBeau avoids it.
LeBeau connects with a single shot there.
LeBeau lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Dinklage forces LeBeau back against the cage and clinches.
LeBeau missing with knees to the body.
LeBeau trying to stall but Dinklage improves his position.
LeBeau has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
LeBeau is trying to maintain a safe position but Dinklage gets an underhook and turns LeBeau into the cage.#BC2#
LeBeau breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinklage thuds his shin into the meat of LeBeau's side.
LeBeau throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range. #CL2#
LeBeau has Dinklage up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinklage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBeau's efforts to push away.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dinklage as LeBeau tries to tie him up.
LeBeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Dinklage won't allow it.
LeBeau missing with knees to the body.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of LeBeau backwards. #BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
LeBeau is looking to clinch.
A big left from LeBeau misses.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dinklage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LeBeau's hands.
LeBeau looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Dinklage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from LeBeau. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Some wild striking there from LeBeau.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinklage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinklage connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage thows a body kick. LeBeau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBeau circles away quickly and effectively.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeBeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinklage wants to land a leg kick but LeBeau is out of range.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but LeBeau avoids them all with ease.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and LeBeau moves out of range easily.
LeBeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBeau.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Dinklage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by LeBeau.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
LeBeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBeau circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Dinklage pushes LeBeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinklage has LeBeau pressed against the cage, preventing LeBeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobby LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dinklage.
LeBeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As LeBeau looks to move away, Dinklage throws a big counter combo but LeBeau just gets out of the way.
LeBeau tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBeau lands with a good body shot.
LeBeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby LeBeau.
I think Dinklage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RRFC 20: Monto vs Nadir
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Taiwo misses with a straight right.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Dinklage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taiwo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dinklage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dinklage checks a low kick from Taiwo.
Taiwo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taiwo wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Taiwo - just one landing.
Taiwo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinklage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taiwo.
Taiwo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taiwo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dinklage's calf.
Taiwo throws a low kick, looking for Dinklage's leg but Dinklage calmly moves out of range.
Dinklage throws a big counter combination but Taiwo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taiwo tries to avoid it but Dinklage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taiwo to the ground. Taiwo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taiwo jabs at Dinklage's body.
Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
Dinklage fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Nice shot by Taiwo.
Dinklage blocks a leg kick.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taiwo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinklage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taiwo throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taiwo sprawls well. Taiwo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dinklage gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Taiwo.
Dinklage tries for a takedown but Taiwo circles away easily
and Taiwo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taiwo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dinklage checks it well.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinklage checks a leg kick nicely.
Taiwo swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range. #T2#
Dinklage takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Dinklage as he checks the leg kick.
Taiwo throws a body kick that misses.
Taiwo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinklage checks a leg kick.
Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Taiwo. No joy for Dinklage on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taiwo! But no joy.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Taiwo.
Dinklage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taiwo pinned against the cage. Taiwo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Taiwo connects with a crisp jab.
Taiwo keeps the fight on the outside.
Taiwo swinging wildly here. #T3#
Taiwo missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taiwo throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
Taiwo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taiwo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dinklage.
Dinklage wants to clinch.
Dinklage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taiwo with a nice cross.
Dinklage is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Taiwo - just one landing.
Taiwo throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Taiwo looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
Dinklage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Taiwo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinklage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taiwo throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taiwo misses with a hook.#T4#
Taiwo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dinklage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinklage fails with the takedown.
Taiwo throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Dinklage counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiwo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Taiwo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dinklage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taiwo to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Taiwo breaks from the clinch.
Samuel Taiwo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taiwo tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiwo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taiwo tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Taiwo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dinklage darts in looking for a takedown but Taiwo gets double underhooks and turns Dinklage into the cage.
A jab from Taiwo does it's job there.
Taiwo throws a series of punches but Dinklage moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Taiwo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taiwo.
Taiwo scores with the left hand. Dinklage knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinklage blocks a jab.
Taiwo throws a combination that misses
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taiwo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dinklage eats them both and turns towards Taiwo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taiwo misses with a head kick.
As Taiwo looks to move away, Dinklage throws a big counter combo but Taiwo just gets out of the way.
Taiwo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taiwo misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dinklage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taiwo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taiwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage. #T1#
Taiwo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taiwo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinklage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinklage thumps Taiwo with a low kick.
Dinklage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taiwo.
Taiwo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinklage defending well as Taiwo loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Dinklage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taiwo walks away with a smile on his face. Dinklage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taiwo misses with a looping right.
Taiwo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage tries for a takedown but Taiwo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Taiwo misses with a head kick.
Dinklage tries to clinch up.
Taiwo lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taiwo. #CL#
Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Taiwo in a clinch.
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!
Taiwo is pressed up against the cage. Dinklage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taiwo down to the mat. Taiwo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taiwo throws a head kick that misses.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taiwo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taiwo catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taiwo. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taiwo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taiwo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dinklage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dinklage with a poor takedown
and Taiwo counters with a nice uppercut.
Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taiwo scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Taiwo. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taiwo throws a lazy right hand but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Dinklage.
A countering left hand to the body from Taiwo misses.
Taiwo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but Taiwo circles away.
Dinklage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taiwo is fending him off so far but Dinklage persists. Nope, Taiwo circles away and we're back to standing.
Taiwo misses with a leg kick.
Taiwo is looking to land body kicks.
Dinklage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiwo avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Taiwo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage moves out of range as Taiwo throws a body kick.
Taiwo throws a series of punches but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage is looking to clinch but Taiwo is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Dinklage.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taiwo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Taiwo misses with a hook.
Dinklage tries to counter with a takedown but Taiwo is quick to defend against it.
Taiwo throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Taiwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dinklage blocks a jab.
Dinklage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taiwo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taiwo wants it to stay on the feet.
Taiwo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taiwo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taiwo misses with a low kick.
Dinklage misses with a takedown attempt - Taiwo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinklage backing away here, and Taiwo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Taiwo throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily.
Taiwo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taiwo throws a hook but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taiwo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dinklage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiwo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage dodges the punch combination from Taiwo. #T1#
Taiwo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taiwo as he jumps to the side.
Dinklage moves in looking to clinch but Taiwo pushes him off.
Taiwo digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Taiwo misses with a low kick as Dinklage jumps back.
Dinklage attempts a counter takedown but Taiwo avoids it well and moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dinklage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Taiwo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye.
Taiwo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taiwo misses with a looping right.
Taiwo throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Dinklage looks to land a body kick but Taiwo moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Dinklage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Taiwo misses the target. #T2#
Taiwo throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily.
Taiwo misses with a body kick.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taiwo.
Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taiwo throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range.
A punch combination from Taiwo misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
Dinklage takes one on the button.
Taiwo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taiwo stuffs the takedown.
A lazy left from Taiwo finds it's target.
Taiwo misses with a head kick.
Taiwo scores with a jab to the head.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taiwo throws out the jab.
Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but Taiwo manages to avoid it.#T3#
Dinklage tries to clinch
and Taiwo counters with a good low kick that Dinklage was not able to check.
Dinklage fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taiwo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Taiwo is having none of it.
Taiwo lands a nice shot to the body.
Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
Taiwo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head.
Taiwo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taiwo tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiwo throws a head kick that misses.
Dinklage shoots in but Taiwo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Taiwo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dinklage off the cage and back into range.
Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Taiwo as Dinklage shoots in.
A lazy left from Taiwo finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taiwo sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taiwo scores with a one two! Dinklage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taiwo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinklage moves out of range of the leg kick from Taiwo.
Taiwo throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Taiwo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taiwo sprawls well. Taiwo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dinklage gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Taiwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taiwo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Taiwo!
Samuel Taiwo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RRFC Fight Night London
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dinklage darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Dinklage pulls Jones into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #SUB#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Dinklage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Dinklage has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dinklage is looking for a kimura here.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Dinklage is controlling him
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Dinklage. #SUB#
Dinklage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Dinklage is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Dinklage biding his time, controlling Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones trying to control the hands but Dinklage won't let him. #SUB2#
Dinklage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Dinklage let's go of the attempt for now.
Dinklage lands strikes to the head.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Dinklage is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Dinklage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dinklage's arms. #SUB2#
Dinklage looking for the RNC.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jones prevents Dinklage from getting a body triangle.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in full control for now.
Dinklage controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Dinklage kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Dinklage is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Dinklage working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Dinklage is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in full control for now.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Dinklage is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinklage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dinklage ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Dinklage forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage wants a takedown.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Dinklage has the dominant position.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling the position. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dinklage defends well and Jones ends up having to push Dinklage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dinklage is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jones. #CL2#
Dinklage rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dinklage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinklage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinklage is looking for a takedown.
Dinklage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dinklage stalling against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dinklage clinches.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinklage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinklage prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Dinklage lands a nice knee to the body.
Dinklage working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones tries to circle away but Dinklage has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Dinklage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dinklage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to stand up but Dinklage won't let him.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Dinklage takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4##SUB2#
Dinklage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dinklage trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #SU2#
Dinklage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Dinklage counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dinklage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dinklage somewhat.
Dinklage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Dinklage blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but Dinklage moves away
and Dinklage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Dinklage away but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling him.
Dinklage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
The referee calls for Dinklage to work.
Dinklage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Dinklage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Dinklage pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Dinklage scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dinklage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Dinklage, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Dinklage against the cage but Dinklage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Jones wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
Dinklage shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Jones. #CL2#
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinklage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dinklage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Dinklage throws a big right hand that misses.
Peter Dinklage has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dinklage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dinklage landing with the ground and pound.
Dinklage trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dinklage on the ground.#SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinklage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dinklage showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Dinklage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Dinklage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Dinklage getting side control.
Jones tries to kick Dinklage off in order to stand up. Dinklage Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dinklage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU2#
Dinklage decides to stand back up. Dinklage steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinklage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!
Daniel Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. Trust me.'.

Event: Underground 5
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Iron wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Iron clinches.
Iron lands a nice uppercut.
Dinklage tries to break the clinch but Iron is controlling the position.
Dinklage is trying to force a seperation but Iron has the dominant position.
Iron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iron using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Iron misses with some punches.
Iron missing with knees to the body.
Dinklage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dinklage is looking to break free of the clinch but Iron has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Iron tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinklage avoids the damage to the body.
Dinklage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iron connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.#T1#
A knee to the head by Iron.
Dinklage is trying to push Iron away but Iron has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Iron.
Iron dodges the punch combination from Dinklage.
Iron is looking to counter with head kicks.
Iron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Iron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinklage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stefan Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Iron.
Iron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Iron throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.#T2##TD2#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Iron scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dinklage manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron is looking to improve his position but Dinklage isn't that keen on the idea.
Dinklage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iron is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Dinklage is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Iron is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Dinklage!

Event: UnderGround 1
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Second Name paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Second Name closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Dinklage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Second Name can't fight it off and eventually Dinklage manages to take the fight to the floor. Second Name looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dinklage postures up.
Dinklage trying to control but Second Name is working from the bottom.
Dinklage won't allow Second Name to sweep him here.
Second Name is controlling Dinklage's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Second Name gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Second Name with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Second Name lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Second Name sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Second Name's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Second Name distracts Dinklage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Second Name is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Second Name postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Second Name's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Second Name thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Second Name trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Second Name sitting in guard here, content to control.
Second Name stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinklage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Second Name advances to half guard.
Second Name is keen to just control but Dinklage is a slippery customer.
Second Name lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Second Name is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dinklage defends it well.
Second Name tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dinklage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##ES2#
Dinklage kicks Second Name off and gets back to his feet.
Second Name scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage lands a nice shot that snaps Second Name's head back. #TD2#
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dinklage is trying to control the action in half guard but Second Name is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Second Name gets back to full guard.
Second Name doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Second Name keeps moving. #SUB#
Second Name pushes a forearm under Dinklage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dinklage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). First Name Second Name!

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