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Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Dinapoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Choke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Choke slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Dinapoli. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Choke crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Choke back to his feet!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinapoli is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Choke shoots in and drives through. Dinapoli sprawls well.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Choke has his takedown stuffed
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinapoli's guard.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinapoli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dinapoli wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinapoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Dinapoli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dinapoli manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Dinapoli's guard.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dinapoli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dinapoli has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Dinapoli passes Choke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke is in trouble now - Dinapoli has advanced to mount!
Choke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke regains half guard.
Dinapoli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli 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#
Choke slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Choke misses the target.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choke looks for a takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinapoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choke with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Choke fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choke.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Choke's leg. Choke is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Choke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Choke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dinapoli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Choke has cracked it and Dinapoli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 1034     
Date:   Nov 17, 2023
#R1#
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with an open hand slap.
Dinapoli defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Dinapoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Randleman walks into a left hand.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Randleman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dinapoli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Randleman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randleman. Randleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Randleman throws a quick counter head kick but Dinapoli was just out of range.
Randleman feints and then cracks Dinapoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinapoli down.
Randleman needs to keep his hands up - Dinapoli had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Dinapoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dinapoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli misses the body punch
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman. #T3#
A big right from Randleman misses.
Dinapoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randleman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Randleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinapoli on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Randleman.
Decent striking displayed by Dinapoli there.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dinapoli lands a jab to Randleman's midsection.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinapoli scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randleman missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman connects with a jab.
Randleman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Randleman crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Randleman back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Randleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinapoli to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Dinapoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Randleman sprawling to the canvas! Randleman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinapoli finish him?! #ROC2#Randleman is rocked!
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randleman checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinapoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.#T2#
Randleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randleman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinapoli. Dinapoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Randleman blocks a leg kick.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Randleman misses with a looping right.
Dinapoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randleman's sensitive parts.
Randleman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinapoli moves forwards but Randleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman cracks Dinapoli with an open hand slap.#ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.#KD#
Randleman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dinapoli sprawling to the canvas! Dinapoli rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Randleman finish him?!
Dinapoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randleman blocks a jab.
Randleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli dips to his left and cracks Randleman with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Randleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
Dinapoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Dinapoli tries a quick counter leg kick but Randleman is wise to it.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randleman. Randleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Randleman moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli tries to land a front kick but Randleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randleman stuns Dinapoli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Randleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randleman tries a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.#T3#
Randleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.
Randleman connects with a leg kick.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Randleman misses with a straight left.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with an open hand slap.
Dinapoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randleman on the side of the head.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body. Randleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randleman connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Randleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinapoli 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: SYN 1028 Diggs vs Exotic     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Danger tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
Dinapoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Dinapoli. Beautiful body shot.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Danger misses with a kick to the body.
Danger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks a head kick by Danger.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Danger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dinapoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinapoli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dinapoli avoids the head kick by Danger.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danger throws out the jab.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Dinapoli jabs Danger right on the nose. Danger blinks but takes it well.
Danger tries to clinch but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Danger tries to clinch up but Dinapoli circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Dinapoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Danger doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danger misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli connects with a crisp jab.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.#T3##CL#
Danger has Dinapoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinapoli tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Danger lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
A body shot lands from Danger.
I was talking to Danger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Danger misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Danger.
Dinapoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Dinapoli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Danger saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger clobbers Dinapoli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Dinapoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
Danger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Danger punishes Dinapoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Danger.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dinapoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinapoli under the eye.
Danger defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinapoli. #CL#
Danger has closed the distance and engaged Dinapoli in a clinch.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Danger swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dinapoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a nice body kick.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger cracks a nice hook into Dinapoli's ribs.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but Dinapoli pushes him off.
Danger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body. Danger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danger wants to clinch but Dinapoli slips to the side
and Danger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danger jabs at Dinapoli's body.
Jab by Danger.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danger's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Danger.
Danger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Danger checks it. #T1#
Dinapoli circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Danger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinapoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Dinapoli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danger's efforts to push away.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Dinapoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Danger working aggressively here.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dinapoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Danger clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinapoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danger prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Dinapoli.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger lands with a right hand.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Danger throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danger lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Danger scores with a body shot.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
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!
Dinapoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Danger saw it coming and moves away.
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Danger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger clearly takes 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.#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinapoli. That's going to slow Danger down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.
Danger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.#T1##CL#
Danger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Danger is trying to break the clinch but Dinapoli has him pressed against the cage.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch.
Danger is looking to clinch but Dinapoli is avoiding it.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Danger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Danger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danger scores with a nice head shot.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger thuds a left hand into Dinapoli's body.
Dinapoli lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli blocks a head kick by Danger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.#T3#
Danger doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinapoli circles away.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Danger throws a body kick that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danger misses with a low kick.
Danger wants to clinch up but Dinapoli keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Dinapoli does it's job there.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinapoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinapoli! #T4#
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danger avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but Danger avoids it.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Danger clinches up with Dinapoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
Danger scores with a nice right hand.
Danger lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A head kick by Danger misses
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.#CL#
Danger pushes Dinapoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Danger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land. #T2#
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger misses with some punches.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger lands the left hand.
Jab by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danger's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli. #T3#
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a one-two to the body.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Danger avoids the head kick by Dinapoli.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinapoli lands the left hand.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Danger ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Danger slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Dinapoli.#CL#
Danger takes the fight into the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danger.
Danger lands a right hand.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Danger gets through Dinapoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Danny Danger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 1023 Randleman vs Danger     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
Dinapoli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Susi misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Susi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Susi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinapoli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susi counters with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Susi blocks a head kick by Dinapoli.
Susi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi throws a hook but Dinapoli avoids it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and Susi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Susi misses with a looping left.#T1#
Susi walks into a left hand.
Susi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Susi lands a nice looking body shot.
Susi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with the left hand. Susi knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Susi.
Dinapoli thuds his right hand into Susi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dinapoli cracks Susi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Susi counters with a crisp one two that drops Dinapoli! Susi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dinapoli to his feet! Dinapoli is in big trouble!#ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!#T2#
Susi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Susi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Susi misses the target.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Susi looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Susi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Susi avoids it with no problem.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick which misses Susi's front leg but catches the back leg as Susi tries to avoid it.
Susi walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli with a nice cross.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Susi checks it
and Susi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Susi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Susi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinapoli delivers a nice body kick.
Dinapoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Susi under the eye.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Susi tried to counter with a leg kick but Dinapoli avoided it.
Susi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Susi.
Susi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Susi feints and then cracks Dinapoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinapoli down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Susi throwing a counter right hand but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli tries to work over Susi's front leg with a kick but Susi checks it.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susi.
Susi throws a wild body kick that Dinapoli sees coming a mile off.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Dinapoli moves out of range as Susi throws a body kick.
A jab from Susi misses.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinapoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Susis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli 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#
Susi tried to score with a low kick but Dinapoli checks it.
Susi throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinapoli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Susi's head.
Dinapoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinapoli walks into a stiff left hand from Susi.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dinapoli backs away, Susi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
Susi throws a quick counter head kick but Dinapoli was just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Susi blocks the leg kick.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Dinapoli.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.#T1#
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinapoli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Susi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinapoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Susi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Susi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Susi blocks it.
Susi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head.
Good leg kick by Dinapoli. #T2#
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Dinapoli wants to land a leg kick but Susi is out of range.
Susi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinapoli on the side of the head.
Dinapoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Susi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Susi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Susi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Dinapoli is out of range.
Susi throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Susi.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing. #T3#
Dinapoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Susi throws the kick towards the body but Dinapoli avoids it.
Dinapoli tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Susi slips under a jab.
Susi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
Susi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Susi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Susi feints and then cracks Dinapoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinapoli down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Susi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Susi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli dips to his left and cracks Susi with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Susi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dinapoli lands a head kick. Susi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dinapoli throws the kick towards the body but Susi avoids it.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Susi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli thumps Susi with a low kick.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaarlo Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinapoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Susi on the side of the head.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Susi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Susi staying out of range there.
Dinapoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Susi 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.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
Dinapoli scores with the left hand. Susi knows he should have avoided that one.
Susi throws a head kick but Dinapoli moves out of range. #T1#
Susi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi slips under a jab.
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Susi ducked under it nicely.
Susi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick which misses Susi's front leg but catches the back leg as Susi tries to avoid it. #KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big head kick that sends Susi tumbling to the mat! Dinapoli takes a step backwards and waves Susi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kaarlo Susi has been cut.
Dinapoli throws a body kick that misses
and Susi counters with a good low kick that Dinapoli was not able to check.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Susi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dinapoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi blocks a jab.
Susi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Dinapoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Susi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Susi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Susi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinapoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Susi.#T3#
Susi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinapoli throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Susi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dinapoli counters with a nice body shot.
Dinapoli with a jab.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.#T4#
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Susi.
Susi throws a right hand that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Susi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Susi avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Susi throwing a counter right hand but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dinapoli cracks Susi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinapoli 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

 
Event: OFK 329 - Dinapoli Vs Naulakko     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Naulakko misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Dinapoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naulakko throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naulakko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naulakko misses with a hook.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naulakko misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naulakko staying out of range there.
Dinapoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naulakko's sensitive parts.
Naulakko connects with a body shot that sends Dinapoli's belly button to the back.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naulakko misses with a body punch
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick.
Naulakko misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Dinapoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Naulakko toppling to the canvas! Naulakko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dinapoli finish him?!#ROC#Naulakko is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Naulakko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Naulakko is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli drops Naulakko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Naulakko! Dinapoli dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023
#R1#
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Dinapoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Dinapoli cracks Mataitai with a good jab.
Dinapoli lands a jab.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Dinapoli is avoiding it.
Mataitai looks to throw the jab but Dinapoli is out of range.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinapoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Dinapoli lands.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Dinapoli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Mataitai misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mataitai finds it's way round the side to connect with Dinapoli's head.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mataitai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Mataitai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mataitai scrambles back to his feet.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dinapoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mataitai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinapoli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mataitai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Dinapoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mataitai sprawling to the canvas! Mataitai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinapoli finish him?! #ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!#CL#
Mataitai clinches up with Dinapoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Mataitai seems to have got his legs back now.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Mataitai pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Mataitai looking to stall.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mataitai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Dinapoli.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Dinapoli lands a left hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Mataitai lands a body punch.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Mataitai's head.
A short left from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mataitai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinapoli. Dinapoli obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willy Mataitai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mataitai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
Mataitai takes a shot to the head.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinapoli's defenses.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Dinapoli. #T1#
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
A short right from Mataitai on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Mataitai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Mataitai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dinapoli up against the cage.
Dinapoli dodges an elbow strike from Mataitai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinapoli's defenses.
Dinapoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
Dinapoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Dinapoli pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that drops Mataitai! The killer instinct kicks in and Dinapoli finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dinapoli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

 
Event: OFK 317 - Marek vs Nik     
Date:   Jul 22, 2023
#R1#
A low kick from Bol is predictable there
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Bol throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Bol.
Dinapoli throws a head kick but Bol moves out of range.
Bol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bol swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Bol lands a big head kick that sends Dinapoli tumbling to the mat! Bol takes a step backwards and waves Dinapoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dinapoli is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Bol's head but Bol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Dinapoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Bol.
Bol misses with a looping right.
Dinapoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Bol throws a lazy head kick
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Bol misses
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Bol closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body. Bol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dinapoli thumps Bol with a low kick.
We've been informed that Bol 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.
Bol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bol misses with a low kick as Dinapoli jumps back.
Dinapoli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bol.
A jab from Dinapoli does it's job there.
Bol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinapoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bol throws a lazy head kick
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Bol blocks a head kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol jabs Dinapoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2##CL#
Bol gets tackled into the cage by Dinapoli. Dinapoli maintains the clinch.
Bol is struggling to control the position.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Bol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bol has Dinapoli pressed against the cage.
Bol lands a nice uppercut.
Bol struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
A short right from Bol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bol.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bol.
Bol scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Bol.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Bol.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Bol looking to stall.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Bol.
Bol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bol.
Bol works on Dinapoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bol misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Bol.
Bol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bol rushes Dinapoli with punches - Dinapoli moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dinapoli goes down! Bol follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!
Joe Dinapoli was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore     
Date:   May 12, 2023
#R1#
Dinapoli defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Randleman off the cage and back into range.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Randleman tries to keep at a distance but Dinapoli has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Randleman manages to break the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Dinapoli.
A left lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli checks a low kick from Randleman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.
Dinapoli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Dinapoli throws a head kick but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman throws a low kick, looking for Dinapoli's leg but Dinapoli calmly moves out of range.
Dinapoli lands a jab to Randleman's midsection.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Randleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Dinapoli dips to his left and cracks Randleman with an uppercut!
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Randleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Randleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Randleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Randleman.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Randleman saw it coming and moves away.
Dinapoli misses with a body kick.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Dinapoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randleman is able to avoid easily.
Dinapoli misses with the body kick#KD#
and Randleman counters with a nice right hand that sends Dinapoli toppling to the canvas! Dinapoli scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randleman finish him?!#ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli leaves his chin hanging out and Randleman seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dinapoli crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
A less than humble Randy Randleman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Joe Dinapoli was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN Supernova XIII     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger misses with a few strikes there.
Danger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinapoli.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a left to the body.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
Danger checks a leg kick.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Danger's leg. Danger is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Dinapoli looks for the body kick but Danger saw that one coming. #CL#
Dinapoli moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinapoli lands a shot to the body.
Danger is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Danger breaks from the clinch.
Danger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinapoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Danger's head.
Dinapoli lands with a good body shot.
Dinapoli wants to clinch but Danger slips to the side
and Danger counters with a head kick. That will keep Dinapoli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
letting Danger counter with a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
Danger misses with a head kick.
Danger connects with a nice looking jab.
Danger blocks a jab.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Danger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Danger rushes Dinapoli and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Danger.
Dinapoli digs a right hand into Danger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danger's gas tank.
Danger prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger.
Dinapoli is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Danger.
Danger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinapolis head.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Danger.
Good body shot from Danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinapoli.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Danger.
Danger lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
Danger blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Danger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dinapoli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danger can turn it around.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Danger lands a body shot.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
A hook to the body from Danger.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Danger blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger 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#
Dinapoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danger throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli counters with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli connects with a crisp jab.
Danger 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.
Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Dinapoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Danger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger lands a nice shot to the body.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Danger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dinapoli! Danger lets Dinapoli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dinapoli is rocked!#T1#
Danger cracks Dinapoli on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dinapoli falls backwards against the cage. Danger follows up with more strikes that drop Dinapoli to his knees. Danger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dinapoli! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
A victorious Danny Danger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Joe Dinapoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III     
Date:   Apr 05, 2023
#R1#
Stark shoots in and drives through. Dinapoli sprawls well.
Dinapoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinapoli as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Dinapoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.#TD2#
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinapoli on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinapoli's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Dinapoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Dinapoli wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinapoli is retaining full guard.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dinapoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dinapoli dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dinapoli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dinapoli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinapoli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dinapoli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.
Stark is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Dinapoli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stark defending against the ground and pound.
Dinapoli sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stark is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dinapoli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stark is avoiding damage well.
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinapoli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinapoli wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Stark is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Stark wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dinapoli trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli cracks Stark with a big right hand but Stark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinapoli off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dinapoli defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinapoli passes into half guard.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dinapoli. #T4#
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Dinapoli is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark wants to improve his position but Dinapoli is controlling well.
Dinapoli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark wants to sweep but Dinapoli has passed to side control!
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinapoli in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stark dodges the ground and pound from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli 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#
Stark fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Stark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stark.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinapoli to keep the fight standing.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Dinapoli lands an uppercut.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Dinapoli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Dinapoli lands with a slapping head kick.
Dinapoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is looking to wear down Stark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Dinapoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Dinapoli sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Dinapoli avoids it this time.
Dinapoli with the inside leg kick.
Stark defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Stark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Stark has Dinapoli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stark pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dinapoli tumbling to the mat - Stark dives into Dinapoli's guard.
Dinapoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark. #T3#
Dinapoli controlling Stark's posture.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dinapoli 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.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinapoli is retaining full guard.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinapoli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Dinapoli in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dinapoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinapoli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dinapoli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dinapoli looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinapoli passes into side control.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Dinapoli lands a right hook to the body.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Nice takedown defense from Dinapoli. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Dinapoli cracks Stark with an open hand slap.
Stark shoots in but Dinapoli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Dinapoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Stark toppling to the canvas! Stark scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dinapoli finish him?!
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dinapoli as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinapoli.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Dinapoli sprawls well.#KD#
Dinapoli lands a big uppercut and Stark crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stark looks OK. Dinapoli waves Stark back to his feet!#ROC#Stark is rocked!
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Dinapoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinapoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli steps in with a hook that catches Stark right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dinapoli follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stark looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg     
Date:   Mar 15, 2023
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
Krylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krylov connects with a crisp jab.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Dinapoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dinapoli throws a body kick that misses.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Krylov there.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov takes a swing at Dinapoli's ribcage but misses.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Krylov.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
A little feinted left hand from Dinapoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krylov.
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
Krylov checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dinapoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Dinapoli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dinapoli throws a front kick aimed at Krylov's knee but Krylov avoids it well.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a shot to the body
and Dinapoli counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Krylov.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Krylov coming out on top.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Krylov lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli counters with a left right combination that sends Krylov crashing to the mat - Dinapoli wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Krylov out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
An out of breath Joe Dinapoli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: SYN 960 Randleman vs. Dinapoli     
Date:   Feb 22, 2023
#R1#
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randleman's head backwards.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randleman lands a two punch combo.
Dinapoli throws the kick towards the body but Randleman avoids it.
Randleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Randleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Randleman.#T2#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Dinapoli
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randleman defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Randleman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Randleman misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Dinapoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Randleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Randleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randleman throwing a counter right hand but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
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 Randy Randleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a solid leg kick but Randleman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dinapoli.
A leg kick checked by Randleman.
Randleman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Randleman looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Randleman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randleman is able to avoid easily.
Randleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Randleman misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Dinapoli.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dinapoli if he has to take too many more of those.
Dinapoli tries to score with a low kick but Randleman moves his leg out of the way.
Randleman with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Randleman misses its target.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Randleman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dinapoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randleman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinapoli's hands.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot that snaps Randleman's head back.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range.
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.#T4#
Randleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
Randleman throws a leg kick which misses Dinapoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinapoli tries to avoid it.
Dinapoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli with a hook.
Dinapoli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donk. Dinapoli catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Randleman moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinapoli blocks the leg kick.
Dinapoli flicks out a counter leg kick but Randleman steps away.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dinapoli really felt that one!#T1#
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Dinapoli throws a push kick but Randleman slaps the foot to one side.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Randleman slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Dinapoli tries to land a body kick
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinapoli catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randleman slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Randleman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Randleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman tries to land a body kick
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Randleman misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that half lands.
Randleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Randleman's body.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinapoli avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Randleman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinapoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Randleman's head.
Dinapoli scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinapoli, as that shot connected.
Randleman lands a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Randleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
It appears Randleman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dinapoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Randleman slips a jab from Dinapoli.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Dinapoli misses with a body shot
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randleman's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dinapoli scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinapoli with a nice cross.
Randleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinapoli. Dinapoli obviously looking to wear him down.
Randleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Randleman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?
Dinapoli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Randleman throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinapoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randleman connects with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Randleman cracks Dinapoli with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman retains his light heavyweight title!
Randy Randleman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinapoli.
Dinapoli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinapoli's head backwards.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinapoli should have avoided that one. #T1#
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Dinapoli lands a head kick that stumbles Okafor and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Okafor working for a triangle but Dinapoli defends it easily.
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinapoli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okafor is pulling down on Dinapoli's head. It's preventing any offense from Dinapoli, at least for the moment.
Dinapoli with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okafor controls Dinapoli momentarily but Dinapoli frees himself.
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Okafor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dinapoli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Dinapoli with an open hand slap.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinapoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
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#
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
Dinapoli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli lands with a right hand.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice shot lands for Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Okafor.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Dinapoli and Okafor goes tumbling to the canvas! Dinapoli follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dinapoli wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Dinapoli throwing shots but Okafor is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okafor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okafor is trying is best to control the position here.
Dinapoli slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Dinapoli jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Dinapoli's head back.
Okafor sizes up Dinapoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Okafor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Okafor jabs Dinapoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli misses with the combination.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinapoli's sensitive parts.
Dinapoli misses with a combination
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinapoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Dinapoli misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Dinapoli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Okafor.
Dinapoli drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinapoli defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Dinapoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor 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.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dinapoli throws a monster overhand right that drops Okafor! Dinapoli follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: CFC Christmas     
Date:   Dec 24, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovich momentarily.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that Stalinovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalinovich also avoids with ease.
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Stalinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dinapoli throws a front kick aimed at Stalinovich's knee but Stalinovich avoids it well.
Stalinovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Dinapoli thuds a left hand into Stalinovich's body.
Dinapoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinapoli thumps Stalinovich with a low kick.#KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Stalinovich crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Stalinovich back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich lands a jab to Dinapoli's midsection.#T2#
Stalinovich walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dinapoli swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Dinapoli!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka     
Date:   Dec 11, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Sonni moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits.
Sonni moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli tries a quick counter leg kick but Sonni is wise to it.
Dinapoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
Sonni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinapoli is out of range and Sonni settles back down.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Sonni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonni.
A quick step to the side and Sonni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dinapoli lands a jab to the nose.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
As Dinapoli backs away, Sonni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Sonni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sonni motions for Dinapoli to come forward. Sonni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinapoli lands with a nice body punch.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sonni looks for a takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well.
Dinapoli scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni blocks a jab.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonni.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonni. Sonni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Sonni throws a body kick that misses.
Dinapoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sonni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nice cross by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Sonni's shoulder, as Sonni tries to avoid the shot.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonni.
Sonni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sonni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Sonni was well out of range.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Sonni moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Sonni slips under a jab.
Sonni misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli checks a low kick from Sonni.
Sonni lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonni. #TD#
Sonni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinapoli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sonni 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 Dinapoli's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dinapoli managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sonni.
Sonni working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonni.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Dinapoli there.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Sonni closes the distance and clinches up with Dinapoli, looking for a takedown. Sonni pushes Dinapoli against the cage but Dinapoli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sonni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
Sonni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Sonni misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Sonni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonni tries to land a leg kick but Dinapoli saw it coming and moves away.
Sonni scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinapoli should have avoided that one.
Sonni throws a hook but Dinapoli avoids it easily.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Dinapoli checks it.
Sonni throws a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Sonni misses.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Dinapoli.
Sonni slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Sonni.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Sonni avoids it with no problem.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.#T2#
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinapoli. That's going to slow Sonni down.
Sonni staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Sonni misses its target.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Dinapoli scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
As Dinapoli tries to get set, Sonni tries to push him back and clinch up but Dinapoli manages to avoid the attempt.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonni counters with an outside leg kick.
Sonni scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinapoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Sonni backing away here, and Dinapoli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Sonni finds it's target.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick as Sonni jumps back.
Sonni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
Sonni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Dinapoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli cracks Sonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Sonni moves away and avoids it.
Sonni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli slips a jab from Sonni.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
Sonni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Sonni throwing a counter right hand but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Sonni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Sonni scores with a takedown into Dinapoli's guard.
Sonni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dinapoli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dinapoli throws the kick towards the body but Sonni avoids it.
Sonni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Sonni throws a solid leg kick but Dinapoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonni.
Dinapoli lands a head shot.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Sonni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the head.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sonni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sonni 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.
Sonni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonni misses the target.
Sonni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dinapoli is able to avoid easily.
Sonni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Dinapoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonni throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Dinapoli.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Yka Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sonni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinapoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Sonni's shoulder, as Sonni tries to avoid the shot.
Sonni wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli with a nice calf kick.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Sonni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinapoli sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinapoli!
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinapoli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Sonni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Sonni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli. #T3#
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Sonni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sonni slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Sonni avoids the head kick by Dinapoli.
Sonni misses with a hook.
Sonni gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.
Sonni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Dinapoli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Sonni fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinapoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinapoli pushes Sonni away with a front kick.
Dinapoli jabs Sonni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Sonni.
Sonni swings for the body but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Sonni's head but Sonni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinapoli 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Our winner, Joe Dinapoli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 
Event: SYN 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer     
Date:   Nov 03, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dinapoli off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krylov.
Krylov misses with a head kick.
Krylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinapoli. That did some damage!
Krylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick as Krylov jumps back.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Krylov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Dinapoli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Krylov lands a big head kick that sends Dinapoli tumbling to the mat! Krylov takes a step backwards and waves Dinapoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.#T1#
Dinapoli walks into a straight right hand from Krylov.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov misses with a right hand
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krylov lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Krylov lands a big head kick that sends Dinapoli tumbling to the mat! Krylov takes a step backwards and waves Dinapoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krylov.
Dinapoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Krylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Krylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinapoli on the side of the head.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov lands with a shot to the body.
Krylov moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
As Dinapoli backs away, Krylov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krylov lands a body shot.
Dinapoli ducks right into an uppercut from Krylov.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Krylov digs a good body shot into Dinapoli's ribs.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Dinapoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov takes a swing at Dinapoli's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Krylov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Krylov misses its target.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinapoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov takes one on the button.#CUT2#Boris Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krylov takes a swing at Dinapoli's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinapoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
It looked like Krylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Krylov scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov lands a head shot.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krylov.#KD#
Krylov lands a big right hand that sends Dinapoli crashing to the mat! Krylov stays standing though and waves Dinapoli back to his feet!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krylov jabs at Dinapoli's body.
Krylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli walks into a stiff left hand from Krylov.
Krylov walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Krylov throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Krylov.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with an inside leg kick.
Krylov lands an overhand right.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli dips to his left and cracks Krylov with an uppercut!
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
As Krylov backs off Dinapoli throws a huge counter combo but Krylov manages to avoid it all.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli slips a straight right by Krylov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli. #T1#
Krylov cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Krylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dinapoli.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dinapoli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Krylov has got the better of the exchanges.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinapoli.
Krylov thuds his right hand into Dinapoli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krylov is looking to score with low kicks.
Dinapoli walks into a jab.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli walks into a stiff left hand from Krylov.
Krylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov drops Dinapoli with a huge uppercut! Dinapoli drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Krylov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
A relieved looking Boris Krylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Joe Dinapoli had this to say: 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV     
Date:   Oct 14, 2022
#R1#
Garuda misses with a hook.
Dinapoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinapoli 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 Garuda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garuda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinapoli lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into Dinapoli's torso.
Dinapoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Garuda connects with a leg kick.
Garuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Dinapoli moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
Garuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli stuns Garuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
A quick step to the side and Garuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Garuda moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Garuda misses with a double jab.
Dinapoli thuds a left hand into Garuda's body.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garuda throws a lazy head kick
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garuda sets himself, and Dinapoli steps forward looking for the clinch! Garuda avoids it this time.#T3#
Garuda throws a head kick that misses.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli works Garuda's body with a nice hook.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Dinapoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
Dinapoli blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Garuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garuda counters with a left and a right that stings Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Garuda appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinapoli should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garuda under the eye.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick which misses Garuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Garuda tries to avoid it.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garuda moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Garuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garuda!
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick. #CL2#
Dinapoli clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.
Garuda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Garuda lands a slapping body shot.
Dinapoli is breathing heavily.
Garuda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinapolis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinapoli at a distance.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Garuda slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Garuda moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#Jeez, Mantak Garuda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dinapoli lands a really nice looking cross but Garuda seems unphased.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mantak Garuda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Dinapoli!
After winning the bout, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III     
Date:   Sep 16, 2022
#R1##KD#
Dinapoli lands a big head kick that sends Weismuller tumbling to the mat! Dinapoli takes a step backwards and waves Weismuller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinapoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Weismuller 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.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Dinapoli sends Weismuller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dinapoli is motioning to the referee to let Weismuller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Weismuller does no damage.
Weismuller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller wants to clinch but Dinapoli slips to the side
and Dinapoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Weismuller throws a jab when Dinapoli was well out of range.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?#T1#
A low kick lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Dinapoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Weismuller toppling to the canvas! Weismuller scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dinapoli finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
Dinapoli walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Weismuller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dinapoli swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Weismuller's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: SYN Dynamite I     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whymer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinapoli blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whymer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dinapoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dinapoli thuds his right hand into Whymer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whymer connects with a looping right hand.
Dinapoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whymer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dinapoli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whymer's knee momentarily.
Jab by Whymer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli connects with a leg kick.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli. #T1#
Whymer throws a leg kick which misses Dinapoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinapoli tries to avoid it.
Whymer scores with a jab. Dinapoli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whymer slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Whymer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whymer scores with a hook.
Whymer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whymer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whymer.
Whymer throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Whymer slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Whymer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinapoli blocks the body kick.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Dinapoli backs away, Whymer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whymer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinapoli jabs Whymer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli lands an overhand right.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.
Whymer lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinapoli throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whymer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.
It seemed like Dinapoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinapoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dinapoli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whymer - the referee stops the clock and Dinapoli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whymer. Dinapoli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli ducks right into an uppercut from Whymer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick from Whymer.
Sloppy strikes from Whymer. Those never looked like landing.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Dinapoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Whymer.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whymer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Whymer.
Whymer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinapoli at a distance.
Whymer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whymer looks to land a combination but Dinapoli avoids it well.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Whymer avoids it with no problem.
Whymer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Whymer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer thumps Dinapoli with a low kick.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinapoli's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Whymer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whymer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whymer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Whymer.
Whymer slips under a jab.
Whymer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whymer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinapoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dinapoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Whymer throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Whymer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Whymer slips the punch.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the head.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
That kick from Whymer tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dinapoli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whymer has got the better of the exchanges.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whymer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.
Dinapoli tries a quick counter leg kick but Whymer is wise to it.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dinapoli slips a straight right by Whymer.
Dinapoli counters with a body kick.
Whymer looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli lands with an overhand left.
Whymer slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
A left and a right from Whymer both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Dinapoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whymer.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Whymer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Whymer throws a front kick aimed at Dinapoli's knee but Dinapoli avoids it well. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Dinapoli.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinapoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Whymer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli drops his hands momentarily and Whymer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Whymer.
Dinapoli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whymer. That one must have hurt.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer throws a leg kick which misses Dinapoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinapoli tries to avoid it.
Whymer lands with an overhand left.
Dinapoli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whymer.
Dinapoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinapoli is breathing heavily.
Dinapoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whymer is out of range and Dinapoli settles back down. #T4#
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Whymer connects with a leg kick.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Whymer digs a good body shot into Dinapoli's ribs.
Whymer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Whymer moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinapoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dinapoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Whymer.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Dinapoli checks it.
Whymer throws a solid leg kick but Dinapoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whymer.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Whymer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whymer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whymer lands a nice shot to the body.
Whymer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whymer lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whymer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinapoli can do to turn this around?
Whymer lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whymer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Whymer connects with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli dodges the punch combination from Whymer.
Whymer defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Whymer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dinapoli lands with a shot to the body.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whymer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Whymer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Whymer.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Dinapoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer scores with a nice body kick.
Whymer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Whymer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Whymer with a hook.#T3#
A good leg kick by Whymer.
Whymer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Dinapoli.
Whymer digs a good hook to Dinapoli's body.
Whymer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinapoli under the eye.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Dinapoli avoids it.
Whymer clobbers Dinapoli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
You can see that Dinapoli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Whymer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dinapoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Whymer. Beautiful body shot.
Whymer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whymer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Whymer counters with a nice body kick.
Whymer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dinapoli checks it well.
Whymer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whymer slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer clearly takes 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.#R4#
Dinapoli walks into a left hand.
Whymer throws out a leg kick but Dinapoli moves out of range and Whymer only half commits.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Whymer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whymer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Whymer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whymer feints and then cracks Dinapoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinapoli down.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
Dinapoli clobbers Whymer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinapoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Whymer finish him?
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
It appears Whymer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dinapoli seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick from Whymer lands but Dinapoli takes it in his stride. #T1#
Whymer lands with an uppercut that bounces Dinapoli off the cage and back into range.
Whymer drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dinapoli's head, knocking him out cold! Whymer is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Just Whymer!
During a confident post fight interview, Just Whymer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 916 Randleman vs. Krylov 3     
Date:   Jul 20, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown. Dinapoli fights it but they end up in guard.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinapoli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Dinapoli in his guard.#REVB#
Dinapoli preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Dinapoli pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinapoli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinapoli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Dinapoli tries to pass. #SUB#
Dinapoli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinapoli has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Dinapoli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Dinapoli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Dinapoli tries to pass.
Gustafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dinapoli has passed into half guard! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson gets full guard.#SUB#
Dinapoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gustafsson has his foot on Dinapoli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinapoli works his way back into a safe position though.
Dinapoli won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinapoli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dinapoli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Dinapoli pushes his legs off easily.
Dinapoli wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Dinapoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gustafsson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dinapoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet. #SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinapoli is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dinapoli controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinapoli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinapoli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dinapoli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Gustafsson 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#
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson is looking to counter the offense by Dinapoli and move into the clinch.
Gustafsson takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gustafsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Dinapoli is keeping the position.#T1#
Gustafsson postures up in Dinapoli's guard and throws a big left but Dinapoli blocks it.
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinapoli is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson working away.
Gustafsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Dinapoli is defending well.
Dinapoli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinapoli can do to turn this around?
Dinapoli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Dinapoli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gustafsson landing small, sideways elbows.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Dinapoli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinapoli has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Simon Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dinapoli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Dinapoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dinapoli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Dinapoli defends it easily. #T3#
Dinapoli 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. #SUB#
Gustafsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dinapoli has picked Gustafsson up and slammed him! Gustafsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Dinapoli manages to pass to side control!
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson is letting Dinapoli control him for a moment.
Dinapoli trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Dinapoli keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinapoli is looking to slow Gustafsson down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
A nice side step and Dinapoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Gustafsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Dinapoli throws a chopping leg kick but Gustafsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinapoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Gustafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Gustafsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs Dinapoli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinapoli pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
Gustafsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinapoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustafsson's head. #T2#
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinapoli tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinapoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dinapoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dinapoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinapoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustafsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dinapoli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dinapoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinapoli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustafsson wants a takedown. #TD#
Gustafsson pulls Dinapoli into guard.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dinapoli controls the pace.#SUB#
Dinapoli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinapoli has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Dinapoli defends it easily. #SUB#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dinapoli has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Dinapoli seems content to control.#T4#
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Dinapoli has control of the leg.
Dinapoli tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it.
Dinapoli is trying to control. Gustafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Dinapoli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinapoli tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dinapoli 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: SYN 912 Bash At The Beach     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a body shot
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Dinapoli. That snapped ONeill's head back.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli lands with a hook. ONeill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
ONeill 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
ONeill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ONeill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ONeill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dinapoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dinapoli works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
ONeill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
ONeill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from ONeill misses. #T2#
Dinapoli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
ONeill lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
ONeill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill throws a big counter head kick but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Dinapoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles ONeill. ONeill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ONeill misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ONeill takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Dinapoli does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill blocks a low kick nicely.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
It seemed like ONeill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Dinapoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
ONeill throws a fast counter high kick but Dinapoli manages to duck under it in time.
ONeill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinapoli circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
ONeill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
ONeill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinapoli.
ONeill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli blocks a head kick by ONeill.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the nose.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeill can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ONeill slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
ONeill takes one to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but ONeill might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dinapoli has got the better of the exchanges.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli jabs at ONeill's body.
ONeill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinapoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
ONeill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinapoli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but ONeill avoids it.
ONeill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but ONeill avoids it.
ONeill moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick.
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinapoli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ONeill at a distance. #T3#
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
Dinapoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
ONeill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
ONeill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. ONeill saw that one coming.
Jab by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ONeill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill.
It seemed like ONeill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ONeill defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinapoli, as that shot connected.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill feints a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before ONeill can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli throws a good cross that connects.
Dinapoli wants to slow ONeill down by chopping away at his legs.
ONeill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli jabs ONeill right on the nose. ONeill blinks but takes it well.
ONeill checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
letting ONeill counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli wants to slow ONeill down by chopping away at his legs.
ONeill throws a fast counter high kick but Dinapoli manages to duck under it in time.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
A cross from Dinapoli lands.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on ONeill's shoulder, as ONeill tries to avoid the shot.
Dinapoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli lunges at ONeill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeill's hand.
Dinapoli has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
ONeill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinapoli connects with a jab.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ONeill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dempsey ONeill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dinapoli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
ONeill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
ONeill now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ONeill throws a right hand that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ONeill's head backwards.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ONeill checks a leg kick.
ONeill feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli throws a combination that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli throws out a powerful jab.
ONeill swings widly with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a nice low kick that buckles ONeill's knee momentarily.
Dinapoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
ONeill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
ONeill blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick that knocks ONeill off balance momentarily.
Dinapoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dinapoli lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli scores with a hook.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from ONeill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinapoli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: SYN 905 MacArthur vs. Pawlik     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Dionisy throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dionisy cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dionisy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dionisy blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dionisy! But no joy.
Dionisy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dionisy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dionisy 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.
Dionisy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dionisy throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Dinapoli misses with a body shot
and Dionisy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dionisy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dionisy counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Dinapoli is predictable there
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dionisy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dionisy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dionisy moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dionisy scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with an inside leg kick.
Dionisy throws a lazy body kick
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Dinapoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Dionisy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Dionisy off the cage and back into range.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Dinapoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dionisy! But no joy.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dionisy throws a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dionisy misses with a looping right.
Dionisy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinapoli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dionisy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Dinapoli checks a low kick from Dionisy.
Dionisy dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinapoli. Dionisy shrugs it off though.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dionisy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
It seemed like Dionisy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinapoli lands with a straight right. Dionisy didn't see that one coming.
Dionisy checks the leg kick.
Dionisy misses with a body kick.
Dinapoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dionisy blocks the leg kick.
Dinapoli lands a nice hook to Dionisy's body. Dionisy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinapoli misses the body punch
and Dionisy counters with a nice body shot.
Dionisy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Dionisy moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits.
Dionisy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dionisy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinapoli checks a low kick from Dionisy.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dionisy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the body.
Dinapoli lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dionisy scores with a body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy counters with a nice uppercut.
Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Dionisy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Dionisy ducked under it nicely.
Dionisy lands with a good body shot.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Dionisy's body.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dionisy counter with a right hand. #T1#
Dionisy blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dionisy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dionisy walks into a stiff left hand from Dinapoli.
Dionisy swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dionisy tries a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli is wise to it.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Dionisy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinapoli is out of range and Dionisy settles back down.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dionisy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dionisy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Dionisy blocks a jab.
Dionisy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Dionisy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dionisy slips a jab from Dinapoli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dionisy! But no joy.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Dionisy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dionisy staying out of range there.
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!
Dionisy checks a leg kick nicely.
Dionisy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli looks for the body kick but Dionisy saw that one coming.
Dionisy throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dionisy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinapoli's sensitive parts.
Dionisy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dionisy is looking to score with low kicks.
Dionisy throws out a leg kick but Dinapoli moves out of range and Dionisy only half commits.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dionisy.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Dionisy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Dionisy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dinapoli doesn't seem phased though.
Dionisy misses with a low kick as Dinapoli jumps back.
Dionisy looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.
Dinapoli throws a solid leg kick but Dionisy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dinapoli.
Dionisy misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Dionisy defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinapoli 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 Dionisy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dionisy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinapoli. That's going to slow Dionisy down.
A clash of legs there as Dionisy blocks the low kick.
Dionisy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dionisy cracks Dinapoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Dionisy misses
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Dionisy blocks the leg kick.
Dionisy tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a body kick that stops Dinapoli in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cerberus Dionisy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dionisy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dinapoli.
Dionisy misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dinapoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinapoli.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dinapoli lands with a cross.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
A jab from Dionisy misses.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dionisy lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Dionisy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dionisy catches Dinapoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Dionisy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Dionisy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dionisy misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Dionisy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Dionisy looks to throw the jab but Dinapoli is out of range.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dinapoli keeps Dionisy at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dionisy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws a sloppy body shot
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Dionisy moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli with the inside leg kick.
Dionisy tried to score with a low kick but Dinapoli checks it.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Dinapoli. That snapped Dionisy's head back.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Dionisy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dionisy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dionisy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Dionisy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dionisy misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Dionisy cracks Dinapoli with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dinapoli looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dionisy finish him? #ROC2#Dinapoli is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dionisy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinapoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Dionisy with the inside leg kick.
Dionisy swings for the body but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Dionisy avoids it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Dionisy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dinapoli! Dionisy lets Dinapoli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Dinapoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dionisy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dionisy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dinapoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dionisy moves in close and cracks Dinapoli with a massive right hand! Dinapoli, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dionisy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Joe Dinapoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN 900 New Era     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter the offense by Dinapoli and move into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Dinapoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinapoli tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good low kick that Dinapoli was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinapoli needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Hallbjornsson counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dinapoli with a nice body shot.
Dinapoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand underneath Dinapoli's ribcage. Dinapoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
I was talking to Dinapoli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Hallbjornsson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson. #T3#
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallbjornsson fails to land.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands. #T4#
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson presses Dinapoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli pushes Hallbjornsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson 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#
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Hallbjornsson
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallbjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hallbjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dinapoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Hallbjornsson slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Dinapoli pushes him away.#T2#
Hallbjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Dinapoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli looks to throw a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Hallbjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Dinapoli's head back. #T3#
Dinapoli throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter the offense by Dinapoli and move into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Dinapoli moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli sets himself, and Hallbjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Dinapoli avoids it this time.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Hallbjornsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallbjornsson pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallbjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.#T1#
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Dinapoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joe Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hallbjornsson catches Dinapoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Dinapoli gets tackled into the cage by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallbjornsson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli tries to work over Hallbjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinapoli's efforts to push away.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adils Hallbjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adils Hallbjornsson.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: SYN Supernova XII     
Date:   Apr 24, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinapoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whymer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer checks the leg kick.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Whymer connects with a body shot.
Whymer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer scores with a shot to the body.
Whymer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer cracks Dinapoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Whymer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer counters with a solid body kick.
Dinapoli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whymer.
Dinapoli checks a low kick from Whymer.
Good shot there by Whymer.#T1#
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Whymer lands with an overhand left.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Whymer avoids it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Whymer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli tries to work over Whymer's front leg with a kick but Whymer checks it.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Whymer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Whymer.
Whymer misses with the body kick
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whymer lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer throws a push kick but Dinapoli slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Dinapoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Whymer tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Whymer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Dinapoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whymer - that will leave a mark!
Whymer with a nice calf kick.
Dinapoli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whymer. That one must have hurt.
Dinapoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinapoli checks a leg kick. #T3#
Dinapoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dinapoli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli misses with the body kick
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whymer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Whymer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dinapoli takes a step back to recover.
Dinapoli cracks Whymer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whymer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinapoli punishes Whymer's body with a nice straight punch.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice body kick.
Whymer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whymer moves away from the strike by Dinapoli. #T4#
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a two punch combo.
Whymer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whymer keeps Dinapoli at a distance using the push kick.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinapoli is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whymer.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whymer scrambles back to his feet.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinapoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinapoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinapoli connects with a jab.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli avoids the head kick by Whymer.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Dinapoli stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dinapoli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
Dinapoli throws out a powerful jab.
Whymer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whymer lands a jab.
Whymer swinging wildly here.
Whymer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Dinapoli checks it
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Whymer misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whymer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whymer is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Dinapoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whymer counters with a body kick.
Dinapoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whymer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Whymer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Whymer avoids it easily.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Dinapoli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whymer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dinapoli - the referee stops the clock and Whymer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dinapoli. Whymer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whymer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli slips a jab and a cross from Whymer.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Whymer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whymer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinapoli is out of range and Whymer settles back down.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Whymer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whymer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whymer.
Dinapoli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Whymer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Whymer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whymer throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Whymer checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Whymer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer connects with a looping right hand.
Whymer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinapoli.
Whymer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whymer lands an overhand right.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli counters with a low kick, right behind Whymer 's knee.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Whymer's leg. Whymer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whymer.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinapoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick
and Dinapoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinapoli.
Whymer moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Whymer misses with a looping right.
Whymer lands with a right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Whymer scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli jabs Whymer right on the nose. Whymer blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Whymer is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dinapoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Whymer lands a head shot.
Whymer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whymer is looking to slow Dinapoli down with leg kicks.
Whymer wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Whymer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Whymer's ribcage but misses.
Whymer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Whymer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dinapoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Whymer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Whymer is predictable there
and Whymer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Whymer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli tries to land a body kick
and Whymer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whymer throws a head kick but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whymer loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Whymer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whymer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Whymer.
Whymer throws a solid leg kick but Dinapoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whymer.
Dinapoli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Whymer moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Whymer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli scores with a head kick.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
and Dinapoli makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Whymer really felt that one!
Whymer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whymer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Whymer walks into a jab.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinapoli. Whymer shrugs it off though.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Whymer is looking for the big counter here.
Donk. Dinapoli catches Whymer right on the button with a cross.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Whymer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinapoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a head kick!
Whymer blocks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Whymer there.
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Dinapoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Whymer circles away.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whymer.
Dinapoli throws a wild body kick that Whymer sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whymer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Dinapoli scores with a nice strike.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinapoli moves forwards but Whymer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinapoli cracks Whymer with a good jab.
Whymer misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Just Whymer just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Whymer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Dinapoli slips a jab and a cross from Whymer.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinapoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Whymer just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whymer scores with a body shot.
Dinapoli is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli. #T1#
Dinapoli blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Dinapoli misses.
Whymer throws a head kick but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
As Whymer backs away, Dinapoli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Dinapoli.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dinapoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Whymer.
Whymer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Whymer.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Whymer slips the punch.
Dinapoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Whymer blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
And Whymer responds with a good body kick, but Dinapoli manages to step out the way in time.
Dinapoli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick which misses Whymer's front leg but catches the back leg as Whymer tries to avoid it.
Dinapoli with a hook.
A lazy left from Whymer finds it's target.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Whymer's head but Whymer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli delivers a nice body kick.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Whymer saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Whymer lands a lovely overhand right.
Whymer punishes Dinapoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Whymer lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whymer thows a body kick. Dinapoli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Whymer walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whymer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whymer lands a lovely overhand right.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Whymer.
Dinapoli wants to slow Whymer down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whymer. That did some damage!
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer throws a hook but Dinapoli avoids it easily.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Whymer tries to move into range but Dinapoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer scores with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Whymer does no damage.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
Whymer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whymer misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
Whymer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Whymer connects with a looping right hand.
Whymer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whymer connects with a right hand. Dinapoli shakes it off.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinapoli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whymer misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Whymer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Whymer lands a head kick. Dinapoli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Whymer saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dinapoli. That snapped Whymer's head back.
Joe Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Whymer tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whymer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Whymer counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Dinapoli is rocked!
Whymer slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Oh Dinapoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Whymer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinapoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whymer.
Dinapoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Whymer with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
A big right from Dinapoli misses. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whymer. Dinapoli shrugs it off though.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinapoli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Whymer lands with a nice body punch.
Whymer keeps the fight on the outside.
Whymer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinapoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whymer throws a fast counter high kick but Dinapoli manages to duck under it in time.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dinapoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Whymer avoided it.
Whymer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Whymer walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer scores with a decent looking hook.
Whymer pushes Dinapoli away with a front kick.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer scores with a nice body kick.
Whymer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whymer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
Just Whymer is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Just Whymer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joe Dinapoli was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Light Heavyweight SF     
Date:   Apr 08, 2022
#R1#
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinapoli throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dinapoli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dinapoli.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dinapoli 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.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses. Dinapoli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustafsson's guard. Nice move by Dinapoli!#REVR##SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Dinapoli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinapoli works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Dinapoli controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinapoli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinapoli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinapoli defends well.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Dinapoli has managed to pass into half guard.
Dinapoli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustafsson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dinapoli rolls with it to try and escape but Gustafsson cranks on the arm and Dinapoli is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Gustafsson!
In defeat, Joe Dinapoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

 
Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Light Heavyweight QF     
Date:   Apr 07, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Dinapoli jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Kuwabara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinapoli's guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinapoli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinapoli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinapoli! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.#T1#
Kuwabara is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara is trying to escape the position but Dinapoli is controlling the position.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Dinapoli keeps moving and retains side control.
Dinapoli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dinapoli is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dinapoli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuwabara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinapoli under the eye.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick that knocks Kuwabara off balance momentarily.
A combination from Dinapoli does no damage.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinapoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuwabara misses with a jab to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.#T4#
Dinapoli is looking to slow Kuwabara down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuwabara has time to react.
Kuwabara connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits. #CL2#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara unleashes a big counter combination but Dinapoli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
Dinapoli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking. #CL2#
Kuwabara takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
A low kick from Dinapoli is predictable there
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinapoli connects with a body shot that sends Kuwabara's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli. #TD2#
Kuwabara feints and as Dinapoli raises his hands in defense, Kuwabara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dinapoli has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kuwabara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dinapoli manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara scores with a hook to the body. Dinapoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick as Kuwabara jumps back.#T2#
Dinapoli throws a shot to the body.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuwabara can do to turn this around?
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Kuwabara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Kuwabara lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli stops a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Dinapoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara lands a shot to the body.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli blocking some punches. #T3#
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuwabara.
Dinapoli lands a shot to the body.
Kuwabara is breathing heavily.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.#BC#
Dinapoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.#T4#
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a series of strikes. Dinapoli will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara wants to clinch but Dinapoli slips to the side
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuwabara in his tracks.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuwabara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara lands with a nice combination. Dinapoli backs away looking to recover.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuwabara's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara throws a series of punches but Dinapoli avoids them all with ease.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
It looked like Dinapoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but Kuwabara avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuwabara! But no joy.
Kuwabara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a right hook to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dinapoli with a hook.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kuwabara takes one to the side of the head.
Kuwabara misses the body punch
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Dinapoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwabara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinapoli 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. #T3#
Dinapoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Dinapoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuwabara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinapoli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuwabara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dinapoli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuwabara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinapoli has Kuwabara pulled in close to control his posture.
Dinapoli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazuma Kuwabara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Kuwabara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinapoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuwabara stopping the sweep attempt from Dinapoli.#SUB2#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dinapoli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinapoli passes into half guard.
Kuwabara wants to sweep but Dinapoli has passed to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinapoli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Joe Dinapoli!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Joe Dinapoli!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Joe Dinapoli!

Joe Dinapoli wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Joe Dinapoli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.

 
Event: SYN 885 Clash Of Champions     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonni slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Sonni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli lands with a shot to the body.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Sonni jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli with a jab.
Dinapoli cracks Sonni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Dinapoli.
Sonni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Sonni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Sonni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonni is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dinapoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonni defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses #TD#
and Sonni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dinapoli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dinapoli wants to control but Sonni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Sonni seems content to control.
Dinapoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dinapoli is trying to maintain the position but Sonni is very close to passing his half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dinapoli is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonni throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Sonni was well out of range.
Dinapoli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dinapoli cracks Sonni with an open hand slap.#T4#
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
Sonni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sonni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonni.
Sonni walks into a left hand.
Dinapoli is looking to chop away at Sonni's legs.
Sonni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!#TD#
Sonni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonni showed some decent athleticism there.
Sonni is thwarting Dinapoli's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinapoli. That did some damage!
Sonni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinapoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sonni somewhat.
Sonni connects with the punch.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Dinapoli. Those never looked like landing.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Sonni misses
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dinapoli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sonni.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Sonni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli drops his hands momentarily and Sonni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sonni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sonni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Sonni tried to counter with a leg kick but Dinapoli avoided it.
Sonni takes a swing at Dinapoli's ribcage but misses.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Sonni cracks Dinapoli with an open hand slap.#T2#
Sonni wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonni lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonni moves in looking to clinch but Dinapoli pushes him off.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Sonni looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinapoli's waist but Dinapoli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonni off to one side.
Dinapoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Dinapoli as Sonni shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Sonni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinapoli, as that shot connected. #T3#
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Sonni.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli lands with a cross.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinapoli as he avoids it easily.
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinapoli. That did some damage!
Sonni avoids the body shot from Dinapoli. #T4#
Sonni throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Dinapoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonni. That did some damage!
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli just manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Dinapoli lands an overhand right.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonni throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Sonni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinapoli on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinapoli's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dinapoli 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#
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
Sonni wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli throws a wild body kick that Sonni sees coming a mile off.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli feints and then cracks Sonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonni down.
A clash of legs there as Sonni blocks the low kick.
Dinapoli throws a chopping leg kick but Sonni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonni tried to counter with a leg kick but Dinapoli avoided it.#T1#
Dinapoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Sonni saw that one coming.
Sonni takes a swing at Dinapoli's ribcage but misses.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sonni scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Sonni lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Sonni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni throws a jab when Dinapoli was well out of range.
Dinapoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sonni with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
It looked like Sonni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Dinapoli there.
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonni works Dinapoli's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Sonni closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinapoli's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinapoli is trying to control the position but Sonni postures up.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Sonni distracts Dinapoli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Dinapoli is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sonni stopping the sweep attempt from Dinapoli.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinapoli. Dinapoli obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Sonni finds it's target.
Dinapoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Sonni moved away.
Sonni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yka Sonni did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with an inside leg kick.
Sonni staying out of range there.
Dinapoli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinapoli throws the kick towards the body but Sonni avoids it.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Sonni was well out of range.
Sonni tries to counter with a takedown but Dinapoli is quick to defend against it.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Sonni's head but Sonni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonni moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli connects with a right hand. Sonni shakes it off.
Sonni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Dinapoli with a hook.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
A big right from Dinapoli misses. #TD#
Sonni scores with a takedown into Dinapoli's guard.

Dinapoli kicks Sonni off and gets to his feet.
Dinapoli lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonni's head.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinapoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sonni somewhat.#T2#
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni digs a good body shot into Dinapoli's ribs.
Sonni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Sonni.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Sonni slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dinapoli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Sonni feints and as Dinapoli raises his hands in defense, Sonni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Sonni is stalling in the full guard.
Sonni trying to control but Dinapoli is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Dinapoli is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sonni forces his way into half guard.
Dinapoli trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Sonni cracks Dinapoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sonni connects with a leg kick.
Sonni scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Sonni saw that one coming.
Sonni 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 good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Sonni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinapoli is out of range and Sonni settles back down.
Dinapoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonni throws a right hand that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Sonni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonni trying to control the position but Dinapoli is working away.
Dinapoli tries to buck Sonni off but Sonni is having none of it.
Dinapoli is not content to let Sonni control the position.
Dinapoli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yka Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dinapoli is concentrating on defense, preventing Sonni from advancing position.
Sonni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dinapoli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Dinapoli pulls Sonni in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Sonni saw that one coming.#T3#
Sonni is looking to chop away at Dinapoli's legs.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sonni misses with a hook.
Sonni throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonni doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinapoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sonni finds it's way round the side to connect with Dinapoli's head.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice straight punches there by Dinapoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinapoli.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.#T4#
Dinapoli cracks Sonni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinapoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinapoli as he connects with a hook.
Dinapoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinapoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dinapoli 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli gave a big smile as he said 'Was that the best light heavyweight in the world? WAKE UP CALL, BRING ME THE THE BELT!'.

 
Event: SYN 879 The Last Dance     
Date:   Feb 20, 2022
#R1#
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Dinapoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Din throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli lands a jab to Al Din's midsection.
Al Din bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Al Din checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Din checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Al Din. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Din.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Dinapoli is out of range.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Din checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Al Din tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinapoli momentarily.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee. #T2#
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Din momentarily.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left. #T3#
Al Din lands with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Din checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinapoli connects with a looping right hand.
Al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Al Din lands.
Al Din lands with a straight right. Dinapoli didn't see that one coming.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Din has time to react.
A head kick by Dinapoli misses
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Al Din slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD#
Al Din lands a big right hand that sends Dinapoli crashing to the mat! Al Din stays standing though and waves Dinapoli back to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Dinapoli moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Al Din misses with a leg kick.
Dinapoli thinks about the counter body kick.
Dinapoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinapoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Din in his tracks.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
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#
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Din if he has to take too many more of those.
Dinapoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Din gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Din loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Al Din throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dinapoli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Din can pounce on him.
Al Din tries a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.
Dinapoli wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinapoli's knee momentarily.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Din should have avoided that one.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinapoli connects with a jab.
Dinapoli scores with a body shot.
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Al Din lands with a straight right. Dinapoli didn't see that one coming.
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!
Al Din blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinapoli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
Dinapoli jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that misses.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Dinapoli avoided it.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din 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 Dinapoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dinapoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Nice straight punches there by Dinapoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinapoli.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Al Din is looking to chop away at Dinapoli's legs.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Din has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinapoli is out of range and Al Din settles back down.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinapoli. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli just manages to avoid it.
Al Din throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli digs a good body shot into Al Din's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli defending well as Al Din loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but Al Din avoids it.#T1#
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Al Din half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli works the jab nicely.
Al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Al Din pushes Dinapoli away with a front kick.
Al Din's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Dinapoli checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Din scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinapoli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Al Din lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
It seemed like Dinapoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Din slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Al Din takes one on the button.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
Al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Dinapoli was just alert enough to avoid it.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinapoli lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Al Din takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sloppy strikes from Dinapoli. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinapoli 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli took some time post fight to say the following; 'Was that the best light heavyweight in the world? WAKE UP CALL, BRING ME THE THE BELT!'.

 
Event: SYN 870 Dinapoli vs. Kawamata     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Kawamata counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee.
Kawamata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dinapoli lands a jab.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawamata's head backwards.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli lands with a cross.
Kawamata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawamata defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawamata misses.#T1#
Dinapoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dinapoli with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Kawamata is predictable there
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli. #T2#
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Kawamata saw it coming and moves away.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Kawamata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.
Dinapoli thuds his right hand into Kawamata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Dinapoli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Dinapoli drops Kawamata with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kawamata looks back up at him and smiles so Dinapoli waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Dinapoli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
Kawamata is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Kawamata.
Kawamata seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a two punch combo.
Dinapoli is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
Kawamata throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli backing away here, and Kawamata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Dinapoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli throws a low kick but Kawamata avoids it.
Dinapoli checks the leg kick.
Dinapoli tries to work over Kawamata's front leg with a kick but Kawamata checks it.
Kawamata throws a fast counter high kick but Dinapoli manages to duck under it in time.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinapoli tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawamata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Dinapoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinapoli's knee momentarily.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kawamata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?
Kawamata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dinapoli with a nice calf kick.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Dinapoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinapoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawamata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawamata throws the kick towards the body but Dinapoli avoids it.
Dinapoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the body
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kawamata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawamata there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinapoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawamata scrambles back to his feet.
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Kawamata slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kawamata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dinapoli has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawamata at a distance.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick.
Dinapoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinapoli misses the body punch
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Dinapoli closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Dinapoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Kawamata lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Kawamata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dinapoli smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Dinapoli.
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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli lands with a right hand. #KD#
Dinapoli cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dinapoli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kawamata to stand back up!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawamata has time to react.
Kawamata leaves his chin hanging out and Dinapoli seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kawamata crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: SYN 864 NYE Tokyo     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Number on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dinapoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Number as he checks the leg kick.
Number is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Number moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Number tries to clinch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Number wants to clinch but Dinapoli slips to the side#KD#
and Dinapoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Number toppling to the canvas! Number scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dinapoli finish him?!#ROC#Number is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Number has been cut.
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!
Number leaves his chin hanging out and Dinapoli seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Number crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: SYN 855 Maluga vs. Knox     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Dinu dodges the punch combination from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinapoli in his tracks.
Dinu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinu misses with a shot to the body
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Dinu has been cut.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dinu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinu. That did some damage!
Dinapoli misses with a low kick as Dinu jumps back.
Dinapoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinu.
Dinu blocks a head kick by Dinapoli.
Dinu throws an off balance right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Dinu counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinu with a jab.
Dinapoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinu scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of 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!
Dinu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinapoli.
Dinu is working Dinapoli over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinu.
Dinu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dinu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dinu scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinu.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli pushes Dinu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Good body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Dinapoli pushes Dinu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinu takes a shot to the head.
Dinapoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinu looking to stall.
Dinu misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike.
Dinu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dinu blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Dinu.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinu tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinu lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dinu.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinapoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Dinapoli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinu prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Dinu avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli gets through Dinu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinu blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinu blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli gets through Dinu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinu stalling against the cage.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu'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#
Dinapoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dinu is able to avoid easily.
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinu. That did some damage!
Dinu misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Dinu moves away and avoids it.
Dinu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinu looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli slips a straight right by Dinu.
A counter left hand to the body from Dinapoli misses its target.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Dinu counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a thumping low kick.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Dinu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dinu wants to clinch up but Dinapoli keeps it at a distance.
Dinu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinapoli catches Dinu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinapoli. Dinapoli obviously looking to wear him down.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinu can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Dinu misses its intended target.
Dinapoli cracks Dinu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dinapoli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinu moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Dinu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinu connects with a body shot that sends Dinapoli's belly button to the back.
Dinapoli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinu.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Dinu.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#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!
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinu moves away.
Dinu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Dinu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinu avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinu throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinu throws a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinu drops his hands momentarily and Dinapoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinapoli connects with a single shot there.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Dinu saw that one coming.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli feints and then cracks Dinu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinu down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinu.
Dinu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dinapoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Dinu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinu slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Dinu moves out of range.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Dinu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and Dinu counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dinu!
Dinu misses with a straight left.
Dinu throws a sloppy head kick and Dinapoli moves out of range easily.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Dinu avoids the punch easily.
Dinu is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Jab by Dinapoli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Dinu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Dinu's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinu misses with a wild combination.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinu.
Dinu punishes Dinapoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Dinu's ribcage but misses.
Dinu throws a head kick but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Dinu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu'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#
Dinu misses the shot to the body.
Dinu ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a kick to the body.
Dinu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dinapoli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinu misses the shot to the body.
Dinu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
letting Dinu counter with a right hand. #CL#
Dinapoli closes the distance and pushes Dinu back into the cage.
Dinu tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe Dinapoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinu lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli. #T1#
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Dinu blocks it.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Dinu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu slowing the pace effectively.
Dinapoli lands a left hand.
Dinu stalling in the clinch but Dinapoli improves position.
Dinu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinu working aggressively here.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinu blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Dinu working aggressively here.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Dinu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Dinapoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Ryan Dinu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dinu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinu tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli digs a right hand into Dinu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dinu's gas tank.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Dinu tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Dinu back against the cage.
Dinu working aggressively here.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinu blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
A short right from Dinu.
A short right from Dinu.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Dinu.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dinu.
A shot in the inside from Dinu.
Dinu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dinu tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Dinu.
Well Dinapoli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Dinapoli lunges at O’Neill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O’Neill's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by O’Neill. That's going to slow Dinapoli down.
Dinapoli throws a hook but O’Neill blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
O’Neill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Dinapoli.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O’Neill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli swings for the body but O’Neill moves out of range.
A low kick from Dinapoli is predictable there
and O’Neill counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli tries to work over O’Neill's front leg with a kick but O’Neill checks it.
O’Neill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli wants to clinch.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O’Neill counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. O’Neill saw that one coming.
O’Neill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
O’Neill connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Dinapoli takes a swing at O’Neill's ribcage but misses.
O’Neill connects with a looping right hand.
Dinapoli jabs O’Neill right on the nose. O’Neill blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and O’Neill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but O’Neill checks it
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O’Neill.
O’Neill scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinapoli ducks right into an uppercut from O’Neill.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and O’Neill counters with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli walks into a stiff left hand from O’Neill.
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces O’Neill off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Dempsey O’Neill has been cut.
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!
O’Neill thumps Dinapoli with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinapoli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from O’Neill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O’Neill moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O’Neill.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
O’Neill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O’Neill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dinapoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from O’Neill misses its intended target.
O’Neill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O’Neill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from O’Neill.
Dinapoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O’Neill. O’Neill obviously looking to wear him down.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O’Neill moves away.
O’Neill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinapoli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
O’Neill blocks a head kick by Dinapoli.
A shot to the liver by O’Neill. Beautiful body shot.
Dinapoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Dinapoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and O’Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O’Neill lands a jab to the head.
O’Neill throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from O’Neill.
O’Neill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O’Neill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O’Neill.
O’Neill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from O’Neill.
O’Neill is looking to chop away at Dinapoli's legs.
O’Neill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from O’Neill finds it's target.
O’Neill looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dinapoli sizes up O’Neill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but O’Neill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O’Neill's head backwards.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O’Neill was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
O’Neill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinapoli at a distance.
O’Neill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
O’Neill throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
Dinapoli backing away here, and O’Neill unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from O’Neill.
O’Neill looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinapoli punishes O’Neill's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O’Neill works Dinapoli's body with a nice hook.
O’Neill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O’Neill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O’Neill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey O’Neill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
O’Neill misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
O’Neill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O’Neill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O’Neill on the side of the head.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
O’Neill misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli walks into a straight right hand from O’Neill.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O’Neill.
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for O’Neill.
O’Neill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
O’Neill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Dinapoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
O’Neill ducks right into an uppercut from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
O’Neill 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.
Dempsey O’Neill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O’Neill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as O’Neill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O’Neill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O’Neill scores with a hook to the body. Dinapoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
O’Neill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O’Neill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O’Neill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
O’Neill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O’Neill lands with a hook. Dinapoli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O’Neill misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Dinapoli misses
and O’Neill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dinapoli scores with the left hand. O’Neill knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinapoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O’Neill. O’Neill obviously looking to wear him down.
O’Neill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli swings for the body but O’Neill moves out of range.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.
Dinapoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O’Neill checks it well. #T3#
O’Neill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinapoli.
Nice cross by O’Neill.
Dinapoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O’Neill, as that shot connected.
A jab from Dinapoli does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O’Neill.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by O’Neill.
O’Neill throws out a powerful jab.
O’Neill scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O’Neill checks it well.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
O’Neill throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli moves out of range as O’Neill strikes.
As O’Neill backs away, Dinapoli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from O’Neill misses.
It appears Dinapoli was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.#T4#
O’Neill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinapoli lets loose with a powerful body kick. O’Neill will feel that in the morning.
O’Neill moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
O’Neill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinapoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
O’Neill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O’Neill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O’Neill throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from O’Neill.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
letting O’Neill counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
O’Neill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey O’Neill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
O’Neill throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
O’Neill lunges at Dinapoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinapoli's hand.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to work over O’Neill's front leg with a kick but O’Neill checks it.
Dinapoli delivers a nice body kick.
O’Neill works the jab nicely.
Dinapoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O’Neill misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
O’Neill avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
O’Neill lunges at Dinapoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinapoli's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O’Neill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
O’Neill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dinapoli if he has to take too many more of those.
Dinapoli throws a nice looking combination but O’Neill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O’Neill missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by O’Neill.
O’Neill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinapoli 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 O’Neill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O’Neill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O’Neill jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for O’Neill.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O’Neill throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
enabling O’Neill to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O’Neill.
Dinapoli slips under a jab from O’Neill.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but O’Neill slips the punch.
A head kick misses from O’Neill.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but O’Neill avoids it.
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces O’Neill off the cage and back into range.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
O’Neill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O’Neill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by O’Neill. That's going to slow Dinapoli down.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and O’Neill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli lands a front kick.#T3#
O’Neill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Dinapoli misses with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli throws a jab when O’Neill was well out of range.
O’Neill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but O’Neill avoids it.
Dinapoli tries to work over O’Neill's front leg with a kick but O’Neill checks it.
O’Neill slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
O’Neill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but O’Neill checks it
and O’Neill counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinapoli blocks the leg kick.
O’Neill looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
O’Neill pushes Dinapoli away with a front kick.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O’Neill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinapoli. Dinapoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Dinapoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O’Neill moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but O’Neill moved out of range.
O’Neill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O’Neill misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
O’Neill scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dinapoli.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dinapoli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donk. O’Neill catches Dinapoli right on the button with a cross.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on O’Neill's shoulder, as O’Neill tries to avoid the shot.
O’Neill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but O’Neill moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. O’Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey O’Neill really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for O’Neill.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O’Neill's head.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O’Neill blocks a low kick nicely.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O’Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O’Neill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinapoli's sensitive parts.
O’Neill scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
O’Neill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O’Neill checks a leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a low kick, looking for O’Neill's leg but O’Neill calmly moves out of range.
O’Neill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O’Neill there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target. #T1#
Dinapoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O’Neill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O’Neill throws a chopping leg kick but Dinapoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O’Neill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and O’Neill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O’Neill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli slips a straight right by O’Neill.
O’Neill cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dinapoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling O’Neill to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dinapoli checks it well.
O’Neill misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws a hook but O’Neill avoids it easily.#T2#
O’Neill drops his hands momentarily and Dinapoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O’Neill cracks Dinapoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O’Neill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
O’Neill walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O’Neill is looking to chop away at Dinapoli's legs.
O’Neill swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling O’Neill to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill throws a chopping leg kick but Dinapoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O’Neill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and O’Neill counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O’Neill throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
O’Neill throws a jab when Dinapoli was well out of range.
O’Neill throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Nice defenses there by O’Neill.
O’Neill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
A countering left hand to the body from O’Neill misses.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O’Neill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinapoli. That did some damage!
O’Neill lands a jab to the nose.
O’Neill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli walks into a left hand.
O’Neill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but O’Neill moves out of range. #T4#
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Dinapoli misses its target.
O’Neill moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings for the body but O’Neill moves out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and O’Neill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O’Neill.
O’Neill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O’Neill dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
Dinapoli scores with a sloppy right hand. O’Neill should have avoided that one.
O’Neill slips under a jab.
O’Neill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
letting O’Neill counter with a right hand.
O’Neill avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey O’Neill dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
That's time! Dinapoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
O’Neill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
O’Neill scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O’Neill.
O’Neill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
O’Neill flicks out a counter leg kick but Dinapoli steps away.
Dinapoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from O’Neill does it's job there.
Dinapoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by O’Neill.
O’Neill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the body
and O’Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but O’Neill avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from O’Neill misses.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O’Neill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O’Neill dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!#T1#
O’Neill throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
O’Neill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by O’Neill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O’Neill.
O’Neill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli cracks O’Neill with a good jab.
Dinapoli moves to clinch but O’Neill breaks away
and O’Neill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O’Neill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dinapoli is looking to score with low kicks.
O’Neill scores with a body shot.
O’Neill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli looks to land a combination but O’Neill avoids it well.
O’Neill misses with a right hand
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli moves out of range as O’Neill strikes.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and O’Neill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O’Neill.
Dinapoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dempsey O’Neill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. O’Neill ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Dinapoli misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O’Neill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinapoli.
A slapping leg kick lands for O’Neill.
O’Neill is looking to slow Dinapoli down with leg kicks.
O’Neill throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
O’Neill connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.
Dinapoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinapoli fails in his attempt to clinch.
O’Neill only half commits to the counter leg kick.
O’Neill dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by O’Neill.
O’Neill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
O’Neill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli stalks O’Neill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O’Neill's face. O’Neill staggers backwards, shaken.
O’Neill misses with a low kick.
O’Neill throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
O’Neill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and O’Neill makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dinapoli really felt that one!
O’Neill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. O’Neill saw that one coming.
A big left from O’Neill misses.
O’Neill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
O’Neill throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and O’Neill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O’Neill staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by O’Neill.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. O’Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dempsey O’Neill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O’Neill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey O’Neill!
Dempsey O’Neill is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dempsey O’Neill tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 
Event: CMMA 159 Dinapoli v Kennedy     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Dinapoli throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dinapoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Dinapoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinapoli avoids it.#T1#
Dinapoli digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
Dinapoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinapoli or not.
Dinapoli presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Kennedy pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinapoli is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinapoli.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinapoli is defending well for now.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a left hand.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Dinapoli.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.#T3#
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dinapoli blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dinapoli lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinapoli avoids it.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy stalling.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinapoli managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
A short right from Dinapoli.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Dinapoli's ribcage. Dinapoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy'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#
Kennedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinapoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Kennedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Kennedy.#T1#
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinapoli scoring well with a low kick there.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinapoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Dinapoli cracks Kennedy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dinapoli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kennedy to stand back up!
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target. #T2#
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kennedy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kennedy looks to clinch but Dinapoli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kennedy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: CMMA 148 Dinapoli v Izanagi     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1#
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Izanagi moves out of range.
Izanagi is looking to slow Dinapoli down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Izanagi tries to clinch up but Dinapoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Izanagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Izanagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izanagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinapoli. That did some damage!
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Izanagi throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Izanagi throws out a leg kick but Dinapoli moves out of range and Izanagi only half commits. #T1#
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Izanagi's head but Izanagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Izanagi misses with a looping right.
Izanagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Dinapoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izanagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli looks to throw a body kick
and Izanagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Izanagi checks it
and Izanagi counters with a left and a right that stings Dinapoli.
Izanagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Izanagi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Izanagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Izanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi works on Dinapoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Izanagi working aggressively here.
Izanagi working aggressively here.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Izanagi as the two fighters clinch.
Izanagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dinapoli blocks it with crossed arms.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it. #T3#
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Izanagi.
A bit of stalling here from Izanagi.
Izanagi works on Dinapoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Izanagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Izanagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Dinapoli. #T4#
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi misses with a punch to the body.
Izanagi lands a left hand.
Izanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Izanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinapoli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Izanagi throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Izanagi tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sora Izanagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Izanagi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dinapoli counters with a nice body shot.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinapoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinapoli moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Izanagi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izanagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Izanagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinapoli. Izanagi shrugs it off though.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Izanagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izanagi misses with a body punch
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Izanagi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izanagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Izanagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinapoli's knee momentarily.
Izanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Dinapoli moves out of range easily.
Izanagi scores with a leg kick.
Izanagi misses with a head kick. #T2#
Dinapoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izanagi ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Izanagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Dinapoli slips under a jab from Izanagi.
Nice defenses there by Izanagi.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izanagi's head backwards.
Izanagi slips under a jab.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izanagi counters with a nice body kick.
Dinapoli defending well as Izanagi loads up on a big left hand.
Izanagi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Izanagi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Izanagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
Dinapoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Izanagi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinapoli working aggressively here. #T4#
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izanagi.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Izanagi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli gets through Izanagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Izanagi.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Izanagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Izanagi ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izanagi.
Dinapoli cracks Izanagi with an open hand slap.
Izanagi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Izanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli digs a good body shot into Izanagi's ribs.
Izanagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izanagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Dinapoli punishes Izanagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izanagi.
Dinapoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a series of strikes. Dinapoli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Izanagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Izanagi.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Izanagi avoids the punch easily.
Izanagi with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Dinapoli misses with the body kick
enabling Izanagi to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Izanagi counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee.
Dinapoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Izanagi wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi flicks out a counter leg kick but Dinapoli steps away.
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Dinapoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izanagi on the side of the head.
Izanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izanagi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dinapoli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izanagi at a distance.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
Izanagi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a body shot.
Izanagi slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Dinapoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Izanagi slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Izanagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Dinapoli throws a low kick, looking for Izanagi's leg but Izanagi calmly moves out of range.
Izanagi blocks a leg kick.
Dinapoli connects with a body shot that sends Izanagi's belly button to the back.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sora Izanagi just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
A shot to the liver by Dinapoli. Beautiful body shot.
Izanagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Izanagi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Izanagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izanagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Izanagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Dinapoli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
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!
Izanagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Dinapoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izanagi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Izanagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Izanagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Dinapoli. Those never looked like landing.
Dinapoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Izanagi is out of range.
Dinapoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Izanagi.
Dinapoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izanagi. Izanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Izanagi is looking to land body kicks.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Izanagi defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Izanagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Izanagi throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Izanagi cracks Dinapoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Izanagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dinapoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Izanagi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Izanagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinapoli's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli with a jab.
Dinapoli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Izanagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Izanagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izanagi throws out the jab.
Dinapoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi.
Izanagi is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with the left hand. Izanagi knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinapoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Izanagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izanagi under the eye.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dinapoli duly obliges.
Izanagi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
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 shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izanagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izanagi slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli counters with a two punch combo.
Izanagi thows a leg kick but Dinapoli checks it
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izanagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli throws out a powerful jab.
Dinapoli lands a really nice looking cross but Izanagi seems unphased.
Izanagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dinapoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinapoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izanagi looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izanagi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
It looked like Dinapoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Izanagi.
Dinapoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Izanagi's shoulder, as Izanagi tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Dinapoli does no damage.
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Izanagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Dinapoli.
Izanagi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Izanagi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dinapoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Izanagi lands with a nice combination. Dinapoli backs away looking to recover.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Izanagi moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli moves forwards but Izanagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Izanagi moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli works Izanagi's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Dinapoli jabs Izanagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Izanagi is out of range.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli lands a right hook to the body.
Izanagi walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Izanagi avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Izanagi avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli throws a solid leg kick but Izanagi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dinapoli.
Izanagi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Izanagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Izanagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Dinapoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izanagi slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Izanagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli wants to clinch up but Izanagi keeps it at a distance.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
letting Izanagi counter with a right hand.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Izanagi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Izanagi has time to react.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izanagi defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Dinapoli misses. #T4#
A head kick by Izanagi misses
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Izanagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izanagi throws a wild body kick that Dinapoli sees coming a mile off.
Dinapoli scores with a jab.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Izanagi is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi wants to clinch.
A low kick from Izanagi misses
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Izanagi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dinapoli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: CMMA 135 Dinapoli v Corleone     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dinapoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Corleone there.
Dinapoli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dinapoli.
Corleone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dinapoli stuffs the takedown attempt from Corleone. Corleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Corleone misses with a hook to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corleone is looking to clinch but Dinapoli is avoiding it.
Dinapoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vito Corleone has been cut.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinapoli as he avoids it easily.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Corleone.
Corleone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinapoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Corleone's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone shoots and misses
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vito Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dinapoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corleone gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dinapoli gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joe Dinapoli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: CMMA 123 Dinapoli v Kennedy     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dinapoli with a body shot.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Dinapoli.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.#KD#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Dinapoli ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kennedy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joe Dinapoli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 
Event: CMMA 112 Dinapoli v Koko     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Koko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tapu Koko has been cut.
Nice jab there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koko momentarily.
Dinapoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Koko.
A jab from Dinapoli finds it's way through Koko's defenses.
Dinapoli tried to score with a low kick but Koko checks it.
Koko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Koko.
Dinapoli is looking to chop away at Koko's legs.
Koko throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
Koko moves in looking to clinch but Dinapoli pushes him off.
Koko 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.#T1#
Koko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinapoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Koko's ribcage but misses.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Dinapoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinapoli.
A telegraphed right hand from Koko misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koko throws out the jab.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Koko drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dinapoli follows Koko 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 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: CMMA 104     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dinapoli misses with a hook #TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dinapoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zimmerman won't allow Dinapoli to sweep him here.
Zimmerman is pushing down on Dinapoli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dinapoli is fighting to maintain full guard but Zimmerman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dinapoli gets back to full guard.
Dinapoli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dinapoli keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dinapoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dinapoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinapoli tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinapoli is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinapoli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Dinapoli in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinapoli defends it easily.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinapoli uses it to pass to side control.
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.
Zimmerman being controlled for a moment.
Zimmerman tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.#T2#
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zimmerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinapoli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.#SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Dinapoli defends easily. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinapoli passes into side control. #T3#
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinapoli off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Zimmerman working for a choke but Dinapoli is defending well. #SUB2#
Dinapoli showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Dinapoli showing good submission defense here. #T4##SUB2#
Zimmerman looking to break Dinapoli's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dinapoli remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zimmerman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Zimmerman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dinapoli is trying to break free.
Zimmerman is trying to stick to Dinapoli's back but Dinapoli is turning into Zimmerman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zimmerman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zimmerman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dinapoli has picked Zimmerman up and slammed him! Zimmerman can't keep hold of the triangle and Dinapoli manages to pass to side control!
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
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.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dinapoli scores with a hook.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Dinapoli throws a counter high kick but Zimmerman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dinapoli with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman with the counter takedown but Dinapoli avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinapoli, which made it look bad.
Zimmerman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.#T1#
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zimmerman. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Dinapoli.
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Zimmerman badly! Dinapoli follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Zimmerman out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Dinapoli finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: CMMA 85 Dinapoli vs O'Neill     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
O’Neill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that O’Neill ducks under and follows up with a left that O’Neill also avoids with ease.
Dinapoli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O’Neill throws out the jab.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Dinapoli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O’Neill can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O’Neill can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action. #BC2#
O’Neill'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.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
enabling O’Neill to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.#CL#
Dinapoli clinches.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O’Neill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Dinapoli lands a body punch.
O’Neill tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing O’Neill back against the cage.
Dinapoli gets through O’Neill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
O’Neill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O’Neill misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli lands a shot to the body.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O’Neill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O’Neill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
O’Neill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O’Neill backwards.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
O’Neill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O’Neill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinapolis head.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O’Neill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
O’Neill struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
O’Neill blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O’Neill or not.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
O’Neill misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of O’Neill backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli. #T3#
O’Neill struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Nice body punch from O’Neill.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
O’Neill has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
O’Neill is trying to force a seperation but Dinapoli has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O’Neill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O’Neill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O’Neill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with some punches. #T4#
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as O’Neill controls the action.
O’Neill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O’Neill misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from O’Neill fails to land.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
O’Neill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
O’Neill lands a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but O’Neill blocks it.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O’Neill.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O’Neill struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
O’Neill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dinapoli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
O’Neill tries to clinch up but Dinapoli circles away and keeps his distance.
O’Neill throws a jab when Dinapoli was well out of range.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised O’Neill's leg. O’Neill is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Dinapoli rushes O’Neill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O’Neill prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
O’Neill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of O’Neill backwards.
O’Neill scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
O’Neill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
O’Neill tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O’Neill misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
O’Neill misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of O’Neill's head.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O’Neill can do to turn this around?
A short right from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O’Neill misses with the head strike.
O’Neill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
O’Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O’Neill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O’Neill's elbow. #T2#
O’Neill blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli has O’Neill pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
O’Neill misses with some punches.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O’Neill. #BC2#
O’Neill breaks the clinch.
Dinapoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from O’Neill.
O’Neill misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dinapoli throws a jab when O’Neill was well out of range.#CL#
Dinapoli gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
O’Neill can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
O’Neill blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dinapoli.
O’Neill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, O’Neill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for O’Neill.
O’Neill misses with a body punch.
O’Neill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Dinapoli lands a right hand. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
O’Neill misses with a punch to the body.
O’Neill misses with a punch to the body.
O’Neill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O’Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O’Neill up against the cage.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
O’Neill misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dinapoli'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.#R3#
O’Neill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O’Neill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As O’Neill tries to get set, Dinapoli tries to push him back and clinch up but O’Neill manages to avoid the attempt.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
O’Neill misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
O’Neill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O’Neill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Dinapoli moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
O’Neill manages to break the clinch.
O’Neill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli looks to clinch
and O’Neill counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dinapoli drives through and clinches with O’Neill against the cage.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from O’Neill fails to land.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of O’Neill backwards.
O’Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O’Neill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O’Neill tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O’Neill.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O’Neill.
O’Neill lands a hook to the side of the head.
O’Neill misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O’Neill working aggressively here.
O’Neill misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Dinapoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
O’Neill blocks an uppercut.
O’Neill misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
O’Neill misses with a punch to the body.
O’Neill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli gets through O’Neill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O’Neill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O’Neill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
O’Neill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O’Neill tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing O’Neill back against the cage.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O’Neills head.
O’Neill lands with a left to the head.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by O’Neill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
O’Neill throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
O’Neill has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
O’Neill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dinapoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land. #T4#
O’Neill prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but O’Neill avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O’Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O’Neill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
O’Neill working aggressively here.
O’Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli pushes O’Neill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dinapoli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL#
Dinapoli closes the distance and clinches.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O’Neill misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O’Neill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O’Neill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
O’Neill struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
O’Neill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O’Neill blocks an uppercut.
O’Neill throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
O’Neill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O’Neill takes a shot to the head.
O’Neill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
O’Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
O’Neill blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O’Neill's elbow.
O’Neill blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O’Neills head.
A shot in the inside from O’Neill.
O’Neill prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a right hand.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O’Neill scores with a shot to the side of Dinapoli's head. #T2#
Dinapoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O’Neill's elbow.
O’Neill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from O’Neill.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as O’Neill controls his hands.
O’Neill lands a body shot.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O’Neill.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
O’Neill working aggressively here.
Dinapoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of O’Neill backwards.
O’Neill misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
O’Neill pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dinapoli.
O’Neill misses with some punches.
A short left from Dinapoli.
O’Neill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from O’Neill fails to land.
O’Neill blocks an uppercut.
O’Neill works on Dinapoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
O’Neill is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by O’Neill.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by O’Neill. #T4#
O’Neill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O’Neill has had enough of the clinch but Dinapoli keeps him there for the moment.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
O’Neill misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but O’Neill avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
O’Neill lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
O’Neill misses with a body punch. #BC2#
O’Neill breaks the clinch.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O’Neill scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinapoli tries to clinch but O’Neill is having none of it.
O’Neill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dinapoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O’Neill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli had his way with Dempsey O’Neill in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dinapoli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Dinapoli is looking to clinch.
O’Neill misses with a looping right.
O’Neill misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O’Neill's hands.#CUT#It looks like Dempsey O’Neill has been cut.#CL#
Dinapoli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O’Neill, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from O’Neill fails to land.
O’Neill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O’Neill misses with some punches.
O’Neill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
O’Neill throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli pushes O’Neill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O’Neill misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dinapoli.
O’Neill is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
O’Neill blocking some punches.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O’Neills head.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
O’Neill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O’Neill.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
O’Neill blocking some punches.
O’Neill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
O’Neill has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
O’Neill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey O’Neill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
O’Neill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O’Neill blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O’Neill.
O’Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but O’Neill blocks it.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O’Neill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
O’Neill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O’Neill.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
O’Neill tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as O’Neill controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
O’Neill misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
O’Neill blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O’Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli works on O’Neill's body with a couple of short punches.
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O’Neill misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O’Neill.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O’Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
O’Neill struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands. #T4#
O’Neill can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
O’Neill misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
O’Neill can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
O’Neill pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O’Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Dinapoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O’Neill tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinapoli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Kennedy swings for the body but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Dinapoli to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dinapoli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
Dinapoli closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
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!
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kennedy's hands.
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Dinapoli connects with a body shot.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Some wild striking there from Dinapoli.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Dinapoli avoids nicely.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennedy has time to react.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Dinapoli moves into range and clinches up with Kennedy.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli prevents Kennedy from breaking the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinapoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy looking to stall.
Kennedy taking a breather.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Dinapoli pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinapoli.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a shot to the body.
Kennedy looks winded!
Dinapoli lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage. #BC2#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dinapoli clinches with his opponent.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Dinapoli is controlling him.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dinapoli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dinapoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinapoli cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
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!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Dinapoli lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinapoli as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Dinapoli is rocked!#CL#
Dinapoli forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennedy's efforts to push away.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Dinapoli. #T1#
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dinapoli as the two fighters clinch.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe Dinapoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Dinapoli's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dinapoli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dinapoli up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinapoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli lands with a left to the head.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Dinapoli managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dinapoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinapoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dinapoli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Dinapoli had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kennedy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Dinapoli with a jab.
Dinapoli punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Dinapoli scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a huge left! Kennedy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dinapoli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kennedy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dinapoli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: CMMA 57 Dinapoli vs Army Jr     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Army Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Dinapoli clobbers Army Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinapoli tests Army Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army Jr manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Dinapoli. That snapped Army Jr's head back.
Army Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Army Jr does no damage.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Army Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Army Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinapoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinapoli lands a really nice looking cross but Army Jr seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Army Jr slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Army Jr.
Dinapoli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Army Jr misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Army Jr misses with a body shot
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the body
and Army Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Army Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Army Jr slips under a jab.
Dinapoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Army Jr moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
Army Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Army Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Army Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli throws a series of punches but Army Jr moves out of range.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army Jr throws a combination. Dinapoli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#KD2#
Army Jr lands a left and a right that send Dinapoli crashing to the mat, dazed. Army Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dinapoli is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
Dinapoli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Dinapoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Army Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Army Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dinapoli rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Army Jr throws a combination that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Army Jr missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot that snaps Army Jr's head back.
Army Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Army Jr.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Army Jr slips the punch.
Army Jr defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.#T4#
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Army Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Army Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Army Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Army Jr.
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Army Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
It seemed like Army Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Army Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Army Jr takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dinapoli throws a good cross that connects.
Army Jr throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Dinapoli drops Army Jr with a beautiful combination! Army Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dinapoli is looking for the KO!
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Army Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Army Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dinapoli punishes Army Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Dinapoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Army Jr momentarily. #CUT#That has opened up Dick Army Jr's cut even more.
Army Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Army Jr misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army Jr manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Army Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinapoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Army Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinapoli lands a really nice looking cross but Army Jr seems unphased.
Army Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinapoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Army Jr blocks a jab.
Army Jr avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Army Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Army Jr moves out of range.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Army Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dinapoli has got the better of the exchanges.
Army Jr misses with a body shot.
Army Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Army Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Dinapoli lands a really nice looking cross but Army Jr seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Army Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Army Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli works Army Jr's body with a nice hook.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Army Jr blocks it.
Army Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Army Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a left to the body.
Dinapoli misses with the combination.
Army Jr staying out of range there.
Army Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#The cut above Dick Army Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Army Jr can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Army Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army Jr throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Army Jr manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli dips to his left and cracks Army Jr with an uppercut!
Dinapoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Army Jr is out of range and Dinapoli settles back down.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Army Jr misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Dinapoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Army Jr doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a series of wild punches.
Army Jr punishes Dinapoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Army Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Army Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Army Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Army Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Army Jr is just out of range.
Army Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinapoli counters with a left to the body.
Army Jr moves forwards but Dinapoli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Army Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Army Jr scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Army Jr.
Dinapoli cracks Army Jr with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Army Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinapoli scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Army Jr throws a series of punches but Dinapoli avoids them all with ease.
Army Jr scores with the left hand. Dinapoli knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Army Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Army Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Dinapoli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Army Jr.
Army Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Army Jr connects with a body shot.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Army Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli tries to bum rush Army Jr with a series of wild strikes but Army Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Army Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Army Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Army Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Army Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Army Jr scores with a jab.
Dinapoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dinapoli duly obliges. #CUT#Dick Army Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army Jr manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Army Jr is just out of range.
Army Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinapoli catches Army Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Army Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Army Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army Jr.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Army Jr.
It looked like Dinapoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Army Jr.
Dinapoli cracks Army Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Army Jr is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Army Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dick Army Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'.

 
Event: CMMA 48 Marius vs Dinapoli     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab. #CL#
Marius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius lands an uppercut.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius lands a nice uppercut.
Marius blocking some punches.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage. #T1#
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius takes a shot to the head.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli lands a body punch.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marius.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land. #T2#
Dinapoli cracks Marius with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Marius prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dinapoli can turn it around.
Marius letting Dinapoli take a breather here.
Marius tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Dinapoli's ribcage. Dinapoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marius misses with some punches.
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli. #T3#
Marius misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinapoli tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
I was talking to Marius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marius is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinapoli or not.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Marius.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
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!
Marius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marius lands with a right to the head.
Marius misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marius misses with a wild body shot.
Marius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Dinapoli.#CL#
Marius has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli pushes Marius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli. #T1#
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli digs a right hand underneath Marius's ribcage. Marius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike. #T2#
Dinapoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Dinapoli - that landed with a thud.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Marius.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Dinapoli.
Marius tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
A short uppercut from Marius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius lands a right hand.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marius.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Marius tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Dinapoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli 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!#R3#
Dinapoli lands a jab to Marius's midsection.
Dinapoli lands with a straight right. Marius didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Marius takes the fight into the clinch.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius blocking some punches. #T2#
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Dinapoli.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
A nice left hand lands by Dinapoli.
Marius lands a right hand.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
Marius is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius letting Dinapoli take a breather here.
Marius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands. #T4#
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
Marius is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marius is working Dinapoli over against the cage.
Dinapoli pushes Marius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius gets through Dinapoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Marius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Marius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Marius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Marius is out on his feet! Dinapoli sets himself and nearly takes Marius's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: Empire: XIV     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gruff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinapoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruff throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Gruff avoids it easily.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruff misses the shot to the body.
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Gruff manages to avoid it.
Gruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinapoli circles away quickly and effectively.
Gruff throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dinapoli works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruff misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dinapoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruff.
Gruff misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruff.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Gruff's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gruff walks into a stiff left hand from Dinapoli.#T1##KD#
Dinapoli cracks Gruff with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dinapoli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gruff to stand back up!#ROC#Gruff is rocked!
Gruff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gruff looks winded!
Dinapoli connects with a body shot.
Gruff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Dinapoli sends Gruff crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dinapoli is motioning to the referee to let Gruff up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gruff's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gruff's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
A very excited looking Joe Dinapoli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: Empire: XII     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Dinapoli has managed to clinch.
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
Broderick tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards. #CUT#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Broderick takes a shot to the head.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Broderick .
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
Dinapoli lands an uppercut.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Dinapoli is leaning against Broderick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinapoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Dinapoli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Broderick stalling in the clinch.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Dinapoli.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action. #T1#
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Broderick controls his hands.
Dinapoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinapoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Broderick looks winded!
Broderick is trying to push Dinapoli away but Dinapoli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Broderick tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Dinapoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dinapoli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Broderick throws a head punch that misses.
Broderick is trying to push Dinapoli away but Dinapoli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Broderick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinapoli at a distance.
Broderick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Broderick throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dinapoli moves into the clinch.
Broderick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Broderick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Broderick tries to break the clinch but Dinapoli is controlling the position.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Broderick breaks from the clinch.
Broderick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broderick works Dinapoli's body with a nice hook.
Broderick misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Dinapoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Broderick on the side of the head.
Broderick misses with a body punch
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli wants to clinch up but Broderick keeps it at a distance.
Broderick throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Broderick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Broderick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dinapoli rather than just go for the knockout.
Dinapoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broderick lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinapoli tries to clinch there but Broderick circles away.
Broderick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Broderick misses with an uppercut
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Broderick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Broderick throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Broderick .
A punch combination from Broderick misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broderick misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Broderick loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Broderick throws a one two combo. #T4#
Broderick misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broderick . Broderick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Broderick is rocked!
Broderick throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Broderick is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
A swing and a miss from Broderick .
Broderick seems to have recovered his senses.
Broderick moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broderick is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Broderick . #CL#
Dinapoli moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
Broderick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Broderick 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Hunter Broderick 's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Broderick on the inside.
Dinapoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Broderick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dinapoli drops Broderick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dinapoli follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joe Dinapoli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: Empire: GP145 Semi Finals     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Rebel's head but Rebel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebel attempts a counter takedown but Dinapoli avoids it well and moves away.
Rebel blocks a jab.
Rebel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli connects with a right hand. Rebel shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Hatebreed Rebel has been cut.
Rebel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Dinapoli sends Rebel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dinapoli is motioning to the referee to let Rebel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rebel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rebel out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: Empire: 8     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanka misses with a two punch combination.
Lanka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dinapoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lanka closes the distance and clinches.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lanka.
Lanka misses with some punches.
Lanka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lanka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands a right hand.
Dinapoli wants to get back to striking at distance but Lanka won't allow it.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lanka's elbow.
Dinapoli lands with a left to the head.
Lanka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lanka prevents Dinapoli from breaking the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lanka backwards.
Lanka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lanka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lanka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanka. #T1#
Lanka has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Lanka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ravana Lanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lanka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Lanka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinapoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lanka.
Lanka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a hook.
Lanka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lanka ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Lanka lands a really nice looking cross but Dinapoli seems unphased.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Lanka is out of range.
Lanka throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws a nice looking combination but Lanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dinapoli jabs Lanka to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lanka at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lanka.
Dinapoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Lanka misses the target.
Lanka moves in looking to clinch but Dinapoli pushes him off.
Dinapoli tries to move into range but Lanka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Dinapoli.
Lanka throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Lanka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lanka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a hook that stumbles Lanka back into the ropes. Dinapoli follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lanka to the canvas! Dinapoli pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lanka has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: Empire: 6     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli works Camden's body with a nice hook.
Camden fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Dinapoli.#CUT#It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Camden's body.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Dinapoli.
Camden looks winded!#KD#
Dinapoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Camden sprawling to the canvas! Camden rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinapoli finish him?! #ROC#Camden is rocked!
Dinapoli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BAM! Dinapoli delivers a spinning backfist that drops Camden like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joe Dinapoli!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Dinapoli lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
That has opened up Bryan Hammer's cut even more.
Dinapoli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinapoli wants it to stay on the feet.
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hammer right on the button. Hammer goes down! Dinapoli follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dinapoli gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!

 
 
 
 
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