Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been hearing reports that Dinklage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Emu scores with a jab. Dinklage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Emu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Emu does it's job there.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Emu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emu wants to clinch.
Emu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinklage slips a jab and a cross from Emu. #T1#
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. Emu moves away and avoids it.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Emu catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Emu misses with the combination.
Emu misses with a few strikes there.
Dinklage misses with a two punch combination.
Emu defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Emu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Emu both land. Nice combination.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinklage blocks the leg kick.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emu is looking to clinch but Dinklage is avoiding it.
Emu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Dinklage misses. #T2#
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emu moves away from the strike by Dinklage.
Emu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dinklage throws a leg kick but Emu checks it.
Dinklage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Emu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
Nice cross by Emu.
Emu throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.
Emu cracks Dinklage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emu lands a nice shot that snaps Dinklage's head back.
Emu looks to land a combination but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Emu's head but Emu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinklage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emu throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Emu is having none of it.
Emu throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinklage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Emu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinklage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emu throws a leg kick #KD#
and Dinklage counters with a series of strikes that sends Emu to the canvas! Dinklage follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Dinklage throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Emu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinklage defends well.
Dinklage scoring with some ground and pound.
Dinklage trying to control but Emu is working from the bottom.
Emu is trying to keep Dinklage in close.
Dinklage working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Emu looking to control. #SUB2#
Emu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Emu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Emu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dinklage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage pushing down on Emu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dinklage working Emu over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Emu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emu.
Limu Emu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Emu throws a leg kick but Dinklage checks it.
Emu lands with a nice body punch.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Emu.
Dinklage misses with a left hand
and Emu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dan Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emu lands a right hook to the body.
Emu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinklage's sensitive parts. #T1#
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emu. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dinklage takes a swing at Emu's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses the body punch
and Emu counters with a left to the body.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinklage loads up on a big right hand but Emu slips the punch.
Emu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinklage. That did some damage!
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinklage tries to land a leg kick but Emu saw it coming and moves away.
Emu misses with a two punch combination.
Emu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emu lands a nice looking body shot.
Emu swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage takes a swing at Emu's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Emu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinklage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Emu misses its intended target.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emu.
Emu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Emu missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinklage thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Emu throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emu lands with a straight right. Dinklage didn't see that one coming.
Emu misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
A combination from Emu does no damage.
Dinklage misses with a straight left.
Emu staying out of range there.
Emu jabs Dinklage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Dinklage throws a low kick but Emu avoids it.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emu.
Emu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinklage scrambles back to his feet.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dinklage backing away here, and Emu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#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!
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinklage tries to land a leg kick but Emu saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Dinklage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emu.
Emu digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Emu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emu digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinklage at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emu lands a lovely overhand right.
Emu lands a jab to the head.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
That's time! Dinklage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinklage backs up against the cage.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Emu.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dinklage with a body shot.
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Emu avoids it well.
Dinklage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
A little jabbing left from Emu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinklage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Emu misses its intended target.
Emu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
As Emu looks to move away, Dinklage throws a big counter combo but Emu just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Emu misses.
Dinklage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Emu with a jab.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinklage.
Emu throws a big shot that misses.
Emu catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emu misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emu cracks Dinklage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinklage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Emu does it's job there.
Emu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye.
A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Emu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emu moves out of range of the strikes.
Emu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinklage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinklage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emu scrambles back to his feet.
Dan Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage 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.
Emu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Dinklage is rocked!
Emu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dinklage to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dinklage looks to clinch but Emu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dinklage taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Limu Emu!
In his post fight interview, Limu Emu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dinklage has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Tiger lunges at Dinklage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinklage's hand.
Dinklage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Dinklage misses
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
Dinklage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiger counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
Tiger lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage looks winded!
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinklage seems to have recovered his senses.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dinklage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dinklage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Tiger counters with a nice right hand that sends Dinklage toppling to the canvas! Dinklage scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tiger finish him?!
Dinklage throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiger counters with a left to the body.
Tiger swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range. #T1#
Dinklage loses concentration momentarily and Tiger pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Dinklage crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Tiger finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lion Tiger!
A relieved looking Lion Tiger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tiger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger tries a quick counter leg kick but Dinklage is wise to it.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinklage misses with a hook
and Tiger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Tiger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dinklage! Tiger lets Dinklage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dinklage is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
Oh Dinklage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dinklage - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tiger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lion Tiger!
A victorious Lion Tiger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Dinklage lands with a cross.
Dinklage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Dinklage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinklage throws a leg kick but Palmotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dinklage misses with a few strikes there.
Palmotic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmotic counters with a good low kick that Dinklage was not able to check.
A combination from Palmotic does no damage.
Dinklage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palmotic ducks right into an uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinklage. That did some damage!
Palmotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Palmotic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Dinklage didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Dinklage misses
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinklage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Dinklage. Those never looked like landing.
Dinklage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmotic. Palmotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmotic lands the left hand.#ROC2#Dinklage is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dinklage limp body while Palmotic jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Vinogradov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinklage needs to keep his hands up - Vinogradov had a free shot at his head there.
Dinklage misses with a right hand
and Dinklage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Vinogradov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head.
Vinogradov lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinogradov catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinklage misses with a body kick.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vinogradov is looking to score with low kicks.
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Dinklage misses.
Vinogradov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinogradov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Vinogradov scores with a hook to the body. Dinklage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinogradov lands a jab.
Vinogradov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vinogradov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinklage doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects with a single shot there.
Vinogradov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinklage scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dinklage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vinogradov lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinklage's head.#T2#
Dinklage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vinogradov to score with a decent uppercut.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinogradov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Dinklage misses.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Vinogradov avoids it well.
Dinklage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinogradov scores with a jab.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vinogradov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Vinogradov.
Dinklage misses with a combination
and Vinogradov counters with a three punch combo that has Dinklage backing up. Dinklage nods at Vinogradov to acknowledge the strikes.
Dinklage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the body from Dinklage misses
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Dinklage misses with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Dinklage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
Vinogradov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinogradov throws out a powerful jab.
Dinklage misses with a two punch combination.
Dinklage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov lands a slapping body shot.
Vinogradov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Dinklage is rocked!
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinogradov slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Dinklage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinklage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Vinogradov.
Dinklage throws a leg kick
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that Dinklage ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinklage also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dinklage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinklage connects with a single shot there.
Dinklage throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov throws a right and a left that Dinklage avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinklage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Vinogradov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov'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.#R2#
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinogradov lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinogradov, as that shot connected.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Vinogradov with a series of wild strikes but Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Vinogradov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Dinklage misses #TD2#
and Vinogradov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinklage's guard.
Vinogradov trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Vinogradov tries to pass.
Dinklage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving. #T1#
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Vinogradov tries to pass.
Dinklage wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vinogradov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vinogradov trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vinogradov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vinogradov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinklage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinogradov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Dinklage misses its intended target. #T2#
Dinklage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vinogradov lands with a cross.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinogradov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinogradov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinklage momentarily.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.
Vinogradov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Vinogradov. That snapped Dinklage's head back.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Vinogradov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinklage circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Vinogradov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinklage on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinogradov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.#T3#
Dinklage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinogradov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinogradov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinogradov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vinogradov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Dinklage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinogradov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vinogradov scores with the left hand. Dinklage knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov steps in with a hook that catches Dinklage right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vinogradov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dinklage looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1#
Dinklage loads up on a big right hand but Fedetenko slips the punch.
It looked like Fedetenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
Dinklage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Fedetenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dinklage throws the left hand but Fedetenko avoids the punch easily.
Dinklage misses with a wild combination.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinklage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinklage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fedetenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Fedetenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Fedetenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dinklage sprawling to the canvas! Dinklage rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fedetenko finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Dan Dinklage 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!
Dinklage walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fedetenko swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A victorious Vladamir Fedetenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 996 Trollslayer vs Dinklag
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Trollslayer's head but Trollslayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but Trollslayer checks it #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinklage won't be happy with that.
Trollslayer tries to score with some ground and pound. Dinklage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Dinklage's temple.
Dinklage wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trollslayer cracks Dinklage with a big right hand but Dinklage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer is chipping away with strikes.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Dinklage! Trollslayer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Dinklage out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Dinklage tries for a takedown but Redd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redd connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Dinklage clinches.
Redd prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Dinklage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dinklage working the strikes but Redd uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dinklage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dinklage trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away. #SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions off his back.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Dinklage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dinklage throws a strike but Redd avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Redd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dinklage's guard. #REVB#
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd is pushing down on Dinklage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dinklage is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd is thwarting Dinklage's attempts to control the position.
Redd is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now.
Dinklage is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nice strikes from Redd there.
Dinklage tries to roll over but Redd keeps him under control.
Dinklage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinklage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Redd throwing strikes from guard but Dinklage blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage tries to counter with a takedown but Redd is quick to defend against it.
Redd throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redd thinking.
Redd takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redd pinned against the cage. Redd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Redd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinklage avoids it.#BC2#
Redd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dinklage counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinklage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinklage scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Redd is rocked!
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 Dan Dinklage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redd throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Dinklage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redd sprawls and moves away.
Redd is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
Dinklage slips a jab from Redd.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Dinklage rushes Redd and presses him up against the cage.
Dinklage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinklage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dinklage throws a big uppercut that drops Redd! More strikes from Dinklage and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Redd lies dazed against the cage as Dinklage celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tarver clinches.
Tarver can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Tarver throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dinklage.
Dinklage struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarver controls his hands. #TD2#
Dinklage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dinklage has control of an arm but Tarver manages to advance to Dinklage's back!
Tarver seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dinklage defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dinklage postures up in Tarver's guard and throws a big left but Tarver blocks it. #SUB#
Tarver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinklage forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Dinklage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarver is staying active underneath Dinklage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Dinklage is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Tarver with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver is trying is best to control the position here.
Dinklage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dinklage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tarver!
Dinklage landing punches. #T2#
Dinklage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dinklage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#Tarver is rocked!
Tarver tries to reverse the position but Dinklage maintains control.
Oh Tarver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinklage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oooh a big shot lands for Dinklage! Tarver is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Bar with a poor takedown
and Dinklage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bar thinking. #TD2#
Dinklage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dinklage working the ground and pound.
Dinklage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dinklage trying to control the action but Bar is working from the bottom.
Dinklage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bar tries to buck Dinklage off but Dinklage is having none of it.
Bar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dinklage connects with a decent elbow.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard.
Bar throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dinklage is putting a hurting on Bar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Dinklage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bar is looking for a sweep. Dinklage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dinklage working Bar over with strikes.
Bar is pressing down on Dinklage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dinklage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bar's guard.
Dinklage tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it. #SUB#
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bar wants to improve his position but Dinklage is controlling well.
Dinklage slips a nice elbow through Bar's hands, connecting with Bar's forehead.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Dinklage has control of the leg.
Dinklage working over Bar with some ground and pound. Bar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
Dinklage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dinklage works his way into side control.
Dinklage moves into full mount!
Dinklage cracks Bar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dinklage working the ground and pound effectively.
Bar tries to reverse the position but Dinklage maintains control.
Dinklage lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bar! Dinklage sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bar and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Trollslayer looking for a takedown.
Dinklage tries to circle away but Trollslayer has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Trollslayer wants the takedown. Dinklage is fighting it off but Trollslayer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dinklage's guard against the cage.
Trollslayer preventing the sweep.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Dinklage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trollslayer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer is working Dinklage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
Trollslayer postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dinklage's head off the mat! Dinklage is out! He's out! Trollslayer jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dinklage pushes Job up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Job is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dinklage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Job to the mat. Job regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dinklage scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dinklage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinklage has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Dinklage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Job gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Job swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dinklage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Job is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Job wants to improve his position but instead Dinklage has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinklage drops an elbow to the side of Job's head.
Dinklage is looking to stall here but Job recovers full guard.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Job swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Job looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinklage is looking to work some ground and pound but Job has wrist control.
Dinklage scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Job working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinklage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinklage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Job's head.#SUB2#
Job isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dinklage stacks Job on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dinklage!
Dinklage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dinklage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dinklage lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Job is rocked!
Job is not content to let Dinklage control the position.
Job is still in real trouble! Can Dinklage finish him?
Job can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dinklage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Job misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Job.
Job seems to have recovered his senses.
Job looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
Dinklage attempts a counter takedown but Job avoids it well and moves away.
Job misses with a straight left.
Job with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Dinklage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Job's guard.
Dinklage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Job is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinklage landing some decent shots from guard.
Dinklage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dinklage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinklage has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Dinklage lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Job is rocked!
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Job is still in real trouble! Can Dinklage finish him?
Dinklage chips away with some ground and pound.
Dinklage stands up over Job, holding on to his feet. Dinklage throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Job is out cold! Dinklage lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Redd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinklage.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinklage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redd defends it well.
Dinklage tries to clinch up but Redd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dinklage enables Redd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dinklage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dinklage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dinklage controlling Redd's posture.
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.
Redd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Redd trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Dinklage managing to control the position.
Redd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dinklage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd controlling from the top position.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd works to advance to full mount. Dinklage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dinklage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, controlling Redd's posture momentarily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dinklage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Dinklage regains half guard.
Dinklage gets full guard.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redd wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinklage looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinklage, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Redd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dinklage tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
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#
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinklage tries to sprawl out of it but Redd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinklage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Redd tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redd prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Redd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dinklage feints and as Redd raises his hands in defense, Dinklage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinklage is one step ahead there.
Dinklage works over Redd with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Dinklage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinklage working the ground and pound but Redd is defending the strikes.
Dinklage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redd is avoiding damage well.
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
Redd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Redd is rocked!
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Redd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage lands a huge shot from side control! Redd is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Dinklage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 219
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Tartakov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.#CL#
Tartakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Tartakov with a knee to the head.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by Tartakov.
Tartakov gets underhooks to prevent Dinklage's takedown attempt.
Tartakov has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage tries a body shot but Tartakov blocks it. #BC#
Tartakov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tartakov has Dinklage up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Tartakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Tartakov misses.
Dinklage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dinklage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tartakov misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Dinklage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tartakov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tartakov is not content to let Dinklage control the position. #T1#
Dinklage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dinklage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tartakov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinklage off and has taken his back!
Tartakov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Tartakov misses with punches from the back.
Dinklage controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
A lull in the action here.
Dinklage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tartakov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Dinklage is in a bad position with Tartakov working for a choke. Dinklage manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Tartakov controls Dinklage momentarily but Dinklage frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dinklage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tartakov is trying to keep Dinklage in close. #SUB#
Tartakov looking for a guillotine here but Dinklage defends easily. #T3#
Dinklage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dinklage working the head and body with strikes.
Tartakov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinklage off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tartakov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dinklage is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Tartakov throwing sloppy strikes.
Tartakov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dinklage to escape the position.
Dinklage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Tartakov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tartakov throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Tartakov is persistently looking for the submission but Dinklage is defending it well.
Even with his hooks in, Tartakov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dinklage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tartakov misses with a hook.#CL2#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Dinklage.
Tartakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Tartakov lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tartakov throws an elbow but misses.
Dinklage prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tartakov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Dinklage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tartakov misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Dinklage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tartakov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T1#
Tartakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tartakov's head.#ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!
Dinklage is raining down hard shots and and Tartakov has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A very excited looking Dan Dinklage 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: Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Wu lands the left hand.
Dinklage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Dinklage clinches up with Wu and pushes him back against the cage.
Wu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wu.
Dinklage blocking some punches. #TD#
Dinklage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dinklage manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dinklage is working Wu over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#It looks like Qing Wu has been cut.
Dinklage tries to advance to mount but Wu denies him.
Wu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #CUT#That has opened up Qing Wu's cut even more.#T1#
Dinklage advances to full mount.
Dinklage lands a big shot there that rocks Wu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#Qing Wu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Feynman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dinklage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Feynman moved out of range.#CL#
Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Feynman in a clinch.
Feynman lands an elbow that stopped Dinklage in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinklage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feynman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Feynman slips a straight right by Dinklage.#KD2#
Feynman sends Dinklage crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Feynman is motioning to the referee to let Dinklage up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Dinklage is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dinklage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Feynman was covering up waiting for the punch and Dinklage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oh Dinklage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dinklage with a nice head shot there.
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dinklage seems to have got his legs back now.
Feynman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinklage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Feynman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Feynman working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Feynman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinklage tries to free his leg and advance position but Feynman is retaining full guard. #T2#
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feynman looking to control.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Feynman keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dinklage is looking to work some ground and pound but Feynman has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dinklage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Feynman pulls Dinklage in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dinklage moves in looking to clinch but Feynman pushes him off.
Dinklage tries for a takedown but Feynman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Feynman thuds a left hand into Dinklage's body.
Feynman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but Feynman manages to avoid it.
Dinklage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Feynman misses the jab.
Dinklage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Feynman counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feynman leaves Dinklage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feynman cracks Dinklage with an open hand slap.#T4#
Feynman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinklage doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Feynman cracks Dinklage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dinklage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feynman finish him? #CUT2#Dan Dinklage's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feynman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Richard Feynman's cut even more.
Dinklage shoots for a double leg takedown but Feynman sprawls well. He's pushed Dinklage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feynman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Feynman. No joy for Dinklage on that attempt.
Feynman swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Feynman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Feynman misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Feynman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dinklage misses with a right hand
and Feynman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Feynman connects with a body shot.
Feynman cracks Dinklage on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dinklage falls backwards against the cage. Feynman follows up with more strikes that drop Dinklage to his knees. Feynman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dinklage! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Feynman!
A relieved looking Richard Feynman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dinklage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case stuns Dinklage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinklage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Case avoids it with no problem.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Dinklage.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Case moves out of range.
Dinklage misses with a lunging right hand
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Case connects with a body shot that sends Dinklage's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Dinklage dives in and scores a takedown into Case's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case pulls Dinklage in close to his closed guard and prevents Dinklage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Case utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dinklage is working Case over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Case controlling Dinklage's posture.
Dinklage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dinklage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dinklage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Case avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dinklage.
Dinklage tries to pass to full mount but Case defends it.
Case on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Case tries to get out of the position.
Dinklage wants to take a breather but Case is having none of it.
Case looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dinklage drops an elbow to the side of Case's head. #CUT2#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case is not content to let Dinklage control the position.#T3#
Dinklage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dinklage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dinklage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dinklage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Case lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinklage at a distance.
Case moves away from the strike by Dinklage. #T4#
Case works the jab nicely.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Case is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Case lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinklage's head.
Dinklage fails with the takedown.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
Case looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case lands a nice hook to Dinklage's body. Dinklage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Case defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Case misses.
Case cracks Dinklage with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dinklage slips a straight right by Case.
Dinklage moves out of range as Case strikes.#TD2#
Dinklage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Case's guard.
Dinklage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Case 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.
Dinklage throws a big elbow that misses.
Case keeping full guard, as Dinklage tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dinklage landing with the ground and pound.
Dinklage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Dinklage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dinklage advances position into side control!
Dinklage controls the position from side control.
Dinklage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Case's legs.
Dinklage taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Case on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT2#Justin Case's cut is getting worse.
Dinklage cracks Case with a big right hand but Case just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #CUT2#Justin Case's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Jovovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovovic with a hook.
Jovovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovovic.
Jovovic tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jovovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinklage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jovovic avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Jovovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinklage.
Jovovic scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinklage in his tracks.
Jovovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinklage's hands.
Jovovic slips under a jab from Dinklage.
A big left from Dinklage misses. #T1#
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jovovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jovovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jovovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinklage's hands.
Jovovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dinklage.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jovovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Jovovic saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Jovovic misses.
Jovovic lands with a nice combination. Dinklage backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jovovic throws a monster overhand right that drops Dinklage! Jovovic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Jovovic!
Milan Jovovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Dinklage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dinklage working the head and body with strikes.
Dinklage is taking a breather. Gevorgyan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Dinklage might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dinklage has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dinklage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dinklage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dinklage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dinklage is controlling the pace. #T1#
Dinklage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dinklage is controlling the pace.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Gevorgyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dinklage scores with a big shot! Gevorgyan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gevorgyan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Caruga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dinklage's half guard.
Dinklage is doing well to control the position and prevent Caruga from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a kimura here. Dinklage looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Caruga wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!
A relieved looking Stevo Caruga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Dinklage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinklage on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinklage's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinklage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinklage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinklage! #REVR#
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Dinklage wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Dinklage cracks Silva with a big elbow. #T1#
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Dinklage scoring with strikes.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is not content to let Dinklage control the position.
What's Silva going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Silva gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Dinklage working Silva over with strikes.
Dinklage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva trying to hold on to Dinklage's head to control him but Dinklage postures up.
Dinklage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dinklage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dinklage not doing much here.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Dinklage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dinklage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dinklage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dinklage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dinklage controlling the action here.
Silva wants to improve his position but Dinklage is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Dinklage in his half guard. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Dinklage is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to control but Dinklage passes into side.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Dinklage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Dinklage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dinklage prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dinklage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Dinklage slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Dinklage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinklage misses the jab.
Silva with the counter takedown but Dinklage avoids it easily.
Dinklage drops Silva with a big left hand! Silva is injured, injured bad! Dinklage jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
An out of breath Dan Dinklage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Rickson Silva had this to say: 'He was juiced to the gills and his corner had rubbed grease on his body so I couldn't take him down. And he smelled like R-Kelly's sheets....piss'.

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage looks for a takedown but Fleck sprawls well.
Fleck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dinklage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dinklage slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleck tries to improve position but can't.
Fleck manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Dinklage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Fleck is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleck is looking to control Dinklage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleck avoid being mounted?
Dinklage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fleck can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dinklage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fleck!
Dinklage controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Dinklage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fleck is working to get back to half guard.
Dinklage controlling the pace for now.
Dinklage with the ground and pound from mount.
Dinklage controlling his opponent.
Dinklage working Fleck over with strikes here. #T3#
Dinklage controlling from mount.
Fleck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dinklage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dinklage landing strikes from the mount and Fleck is in trouble! #T4#
Fleck tries to reverse the position but Dinklage maintains control.
Dinklage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fleck gets back to half guard.
Dinklage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fleck desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dinklage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dinklage feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dinklage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinklage forces his way into half guard.
Dinklage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage is taking a breather. Fleck says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Fleck trying to control but Dinklage postures up.
Dinklage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dinklage seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fleck for as long as he can get away with.
Dinklage works his way into side control.
Dinklage 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 Fleck's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fleck wants to control but Dinklage postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dinklage working the head and body with strikes.
Dinklage throws a strike aimed at the side of Fleck's head but Fleck avoids it well.
Fleck being controlled for a moment.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleck can do to turn this around?
Fleck tries to improve position but can't.
Dinklage controls the position from side control.#T3#
Dinklage prevents Fleck from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Fleck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dinklage sprawls well initially but Fleck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fleck working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dinklage's thigh. Dinklage counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fleck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dinklage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleck throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleck's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVR#
Dinklage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Fleck trying to keep a closed guard but Dinklage is proving a slippery customer.
Dinklage with a nice head shot there.
Fleck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinklage stays in close to Fleck's body and controls the position.
Dinklage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fleck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dinklage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinklage shoots in but Fleck avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fleck gets the takedown into side control.
Fleck controls the position.
Fleck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
Fleck is trying to ground and pound but Dinklage uses the momentary lack of control by Fleck to regain half guard.
Dinklage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck is just content to waste time from the top position. Dinklage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Fleck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinklage has his hands on Fleck's head, controlling the position.
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Fleck is having none of it.
Fleck looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dinklage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fleck is trying to control the position but Dinklage postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinklage wants to pass the guard but Fleck is keeping the position.
Dinklage lands a couple of elbows.
Dinklage preventing the sweep.
Dinklage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dinklage preventing the sweep.
Fleck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dinklage has passed into side control.
Fleck tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dinklage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sloppy strikes there by Dinklage.
Fleck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinklage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dan Dinklage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinklage just content to control the position.
Dinklage continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Dinklage instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fleck tightens his grip and picks Dinklage up, before dumping him to the ground. Dinklage manages to land in guard.

Dinklage wriggles free and stands up.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleck manages to avoid it.
And Fleck tries to counter it with a takedown but Dinklage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleck moves away.
Fleck slips a jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleck feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Fleck's head but Fleck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Fleck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dinklage!
Arthur Fleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Dinklage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Dinklage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinklage 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!

Dan Dinklage wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Dan Dinklage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Caruga as Dinklage shoots in.
Caruga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Dinklage gets the takedown into side control.
Dinklage wants to stand but Caruga has his arm trapped.
Dinklage working away.
Dinklage wants to control but Caruga is keeping him busy.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caruga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga is trying to maintain the position but Dinklage is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caruga moves into full guard.
Caruga trying to control the position.
Dinklage is looking to stand up but Caruga won't let him.
Caruga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Caruga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dinklage is posturing up here but Caruga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dinklage tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dinklage has to tap! Slick submission there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Stevo Caruga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 81 Caruga vs Souza
Date: May 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Zec feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinklage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Dinklage blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zec will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Zec tries to pass.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Zec preventing the sweep.
Zec trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Zec postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dinklage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dinklage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zec defending well though.
Nice strikes from Dinklage there.
Dinklage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dinklage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zec desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dinklage controlling the pace.
Dinklage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zec!
Zec is in a horrible position here. Dinklage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zec regains half guard.
Dinklage uses his free foot to push down on Zec's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zec.
Zec holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dinklage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Dinklage is landing with some decent strikes but Zec is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the head.
Dinklage unloading with bombs!
Zec tries to reverse the position but Dinklage maintains control.
Dinklage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zec is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the head.
Zec holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dinklage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dinklage looking to finish Zec with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zec!#T4#
Dinklage controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinklage thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dinklage landing strikes from the mount and Zec is in trouble!
Dinklage unloading with bombs!
Zec has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dinklage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dinklage connects with a bit shot that sees Zec covering up! More strikes from Dinklage and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dinklage is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A relieved looking Dan Dinklage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFC 70 Thibs vs Dinklage
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Dinklage is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dinklage has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinklage.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body.
Dinklage avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinklage is defending well for now.
Dinklage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dinklage looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Dinklage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Thibodeaux drops Dinklage with a big knee straight up the middle! Dinklage is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Dinklage is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Karockas Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Dinklage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Dinklage has Thibodeaux pushed against the cage.
Dinklage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dinklage tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dinklage has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dinklage can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Dinklage blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux pushes Dinklage against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Dinklage goes down! Dinklage tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Karockas Thibodeaux 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: VFC 62 Sergius vs Feynman
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Dinklage gets the takedown into side control.
Russo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like John Russo has been cut.
Russo being controlled for a moment.
Russo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dinklage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dinklage lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dinklage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Russo wants to get back to his feet.
Dinklage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up John Russo's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage landing shots from mount. #CUT#John Russo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Dinklage!
A relieved looking Dan Dinklage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TR35: Lemme Get A Trey Five
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Van.
Van throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinklage.
Van throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van staying out of range there.
Van tries to counter by clinching up but Dinklage breaks away and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van, as that shot connected.
Van wants to clinch.
Dinklage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dinklage moves away from the strike by Van.
Dinklage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van defends it well.
Van lands an overhand right.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Van has closed the distance and engaged Dinklage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van managing to block the knees to the body from Dinklage.
Van working aggressively here.
Van throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Van misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Dinklage counters with a takedown into side control.
Dinklage working the ground and pound but Van is defending the strikes.
Dinklage connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Van some visible discomfort.
Dinklage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dinklage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Van knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dinklage on the ground.
Dinklage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dinklage lands a nice forearm strike.
Dinklage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dinklage working the ground and pound but Van is defending the strikes. #T2#
Dinklage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Van parries the strikes from Dinklage easily there. Dinklage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van to escape.
Van is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage controlling from side mount.
Dinklage tries to score with some ground and pound. Van controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dinklage throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dinklage scores with punches from side control.
Dinklage misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Van on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Van is breathing heavily.
Dinklage works to advance to full mount. Van defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Dinklage scoring with strikes but Van is staying in there. #ROC2#Van is rocked!
Dinklage lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Van! Dinklage sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Van and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
After winning the bout, Dan Dinklage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR28: Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Rawlins missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Dinklage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dinklage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dinklage staying calm.
Rawlins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rawlins is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rawlins some visible discomfort.
Rawlins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dinklage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Dinklage there. #T1#
Dinklage is controlling the pace.
Dinklage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dinklage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Rawlins is rocked!
Dinklage lands a big elbow - Rawlins is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dinklage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A victorious Dan Dinklage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TR22: Sike I Lied
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Wolfe moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wolfe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Dinklage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolfe won't be happy with that.
Wolfe is looking to regain half guard here but Dinklage keeps moving and retains side control.
Wolfe taking a bit of punishment here - Dinklage scoring with strikes.
Dinklage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolfe is looking to regain half guard here but Dinklage keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dinklage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wolfe!
Dinklage controlling from mount.
Wolfe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dinklage controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Wolfe is in a horrible position here. Dinklage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dinklage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolfe is trying to escape the mount.
Dinklage unloading with bombs!
Wolfe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolfe tries to hold on but Dinklage postures up.
Dinklage is landing with some decent strikes but Wolfe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Dinklage controlling the pace for now.
Wolfe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinklage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wolfe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wolfe is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage controlling the pace for now.
Dinklage working the ground and pound effectively.
Dinklage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolfe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wolfe tries to reverse the position but Dinklage maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dinklage lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wolfe hang on?
Dinklage working the ground and pound effectively.
Dinklage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Dinklage.
Wolfe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Wolfe is rocked!
Dinklage postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Wolfe out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Dinklage goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TR15: Wanna See A Dead Body?
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage misses with a body kick.
Bon Hwa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bon Hwa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinklage. Dinklage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Bon Hwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bon Hwa misses the shot to the body.
Bon Hwa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Bon Hwa misses.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinklage wants to clinch up but Bon Hwa keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon Hwa lands a really nice looking cross but Dinklage seems unphased.
Bon Hwa blocks a low kick nicely.
Bon Hwa lands with a hook. Dinklage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Bon Hwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.#CL2#
Dinklage has managed to clinch.
Dinklage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bon Hwa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Bon Hwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bon Hwa.
Bon Hwa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bon Hwa lands with a shot to the body.
Bon Hwa cracks Dinklage with an open hand slap.
Bon Hwa looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Bon Hwa cracks Dinklage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bon Hwa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dinklage to stand back up!#ROC#Dinklage is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bon Hwa drops Dinklage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dinklage! Bon Hwa dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kil Bon Hwa!
Kil Bon Hwa is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Rogues Invade on Saturdays 4.5
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammad shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Dinklage has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Mohammad has Dinklage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mohammad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dinklage tumbling to the mat - Mohammad dives into Dinklage's guard.
Mohammad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Mohammad tries to pass.
Mohammad is fighting to break Dinklage's control of his arms but Dinklage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mohammad trying to keep a closed guard but Dinklage is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Dinklage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a couple of elbows.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mohammad trying to keep a closed guard but Dinklage is proving a slippery customer.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Mohammad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dinklage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage with a nice head shot there.
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dinklage throws a strike but Mohammad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dinklage trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammad is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fogwell's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mohammad throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dinklage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammad won't allow Dinklage to sweep him here.
Mohammad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Mohammad pushing down on Dinklage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dinklage is trying to control but can't.
Dinklage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinklage tries to get out of the position.
Dinklage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mohammad postures up in Dinklage's guard and throws a big left but Dinklage blocks it. #T4#
Mohammad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dinklage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mohammad keeping full guard, as Dinklage tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage throws an elbow that misses. Mohammad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dinklage's guard. Nice move by Mohammad!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abbas Mohammad will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mohammad is defended easily by Dinklage.
Mohammad dives in and grabs Dinklage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinklage pushes down on Mohammad's head and hops out.#TD2#
Mohammad scores with a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Mohammad throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohammad's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dinklage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.
Dinklage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mohammad's head.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dinklage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dinklage trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Mohammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinklage is one step ahead there.
Dinklage is fighting to break Mohammad's control of his arms but Mohammad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Mohammad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinklage's waist but Dinklage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mohammad off to one side.
Dan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Mohammad.
Mohammad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage has a takedown stuffed.
Mohammad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Dinklage forces Mohammad back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage throws an elbow that misses.
Dinklage taking a breather.
Mohammad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mohammad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mohammad blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Dinklage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dinklage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mohammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinklage.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Dinklage from controlling successfully.
Dan Dinklage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Dinklage trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Mohammad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mohammad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dinklage dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mohammad shoots for a takedown but Dinklage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mohammad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch but Mohammad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Mohammad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinklage's waist but Dinklage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mohammad off to one side.
Mohammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Mohammad.#TD2#
Mohammad drives through with a takedown into Dinklage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammad works over Dinklage with some ground and pound from guard.
Dinklage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage is nestled in close to Mohammad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammad is staying active underneath Dinklage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Mohammad tries to roll over but Dinklage keeps him under control.
Dinklage is keen to just control but Mohammad is a slippery customer.
Mohammad is trying to get back to full guard.
Dinklage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammad's head.
Dinklage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mohammad is refusing to be controlled, as Dinklage sits in half guard.
Dinklage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammad's head.
Dinklage trying to control from half guard but Mohammad is working away.
Dinklage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mohammad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinklage is fending him off so far but Mohammad persists. Nope, Dinklage circles away and we're back to standing.
Dinklage slaps away a takedown attempt from Mohammad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mohammad misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Dinklage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dinklage.
Dinklage with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mohammad wants to sweep here but Dinklage controlling him for the moment.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohammad can do to turn this around?
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Mohammad has momentary wrist control but Dinklage slips an elbow through the middle.
Dinklage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mohammad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mohammad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dinklage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dinklage is pressing down on Mohammad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Dinklage's brow.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dinklage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Dinklage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinklage 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Dan Dinklage!

Dan Dinklage wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Dan Dinklage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TR08: Set This B*tch Off
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Dinklage forces Jovanic back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dinklage.#TD#
Dinklage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jovanic can't fight it off and eventually Dinklage manages to take the fight to the floor. Jovanic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jovanic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jovanic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinklage is one step ahead there.
Jovanic keeping full guard, as Dinklage tries to pass.
Dinklage won't allow Jovanic to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinklage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jovanic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinklage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jovanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jovanic won't allow Dinklage to sweep him here.
Jovanic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
Jovanic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jovanic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jovanic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovanic cracks Dinklage with a big elbow.
Jovanic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Jovanic crashes against the mat.
Jovanic working away.
Jovanic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jovanic throws an elbow but Dinklage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Jovanic crashes against the mat. #T2#
Dinklage parries the strikes from Jovanic easily there. Jovanic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dinklage to escape.
Dinklage can't do much from the bottom here.
Dinklage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jovanic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jovanic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dinklage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinklage tries to get out of the position.
Dinklage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jovanic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jovanic trying to control the position but Dinklage is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dinklage regains half guard, as Jovanic was trying to land strikes.
Dinklage wants to improve his position but Jovanic is controlling well. #T3#
Jovanic with the ground and pound but Dinklage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jovanic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinklage trying to control the position here.
Jovanic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jovanic throwing strikes but missing.
Jovanic looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jovanic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jovanic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dinklage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dinklage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Jovanic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinklage defending well though.
Jovanic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jovanic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jovanic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
Jovanic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dinklage's head.
Dinklage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dinklage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jovanic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinklage has control of Jovanic's left arm, preventing Jovanic from doing any damage.
Jovanic landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Jovanic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dinklage clinches up against the cage.
Jovanic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinklage is defending well.
Jovanic tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanic is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Jovanic.
Jovanic wants a takedown.
Jovanic tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Jovanic tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Dinklage misses with some punches.
Dinklage slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dinklage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinklage gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dinklage tries to circle away but Jovanic has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Jovanic's takedown attempt. #TD#
Jovanic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dinklage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jovanic to the mat. Jovanic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dinklage landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Jovanic 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.
Dinklage postures up.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage working some strikes from top position.
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jovanic's head.
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jovanic's head.
Dinklage trying to control but Jovanic is working from the bottom.
Dinklage advances to half guard.
Jovanic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dinklage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Jovanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Jovanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Jovanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jovanic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanic can do to turn this around?
Jovanic is controlling Dinklage's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Dinklage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dinklage prevents Jovanic from improving his position.
Dinklage controlling the action here.
Dinklage is thwarting Jovanic's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanic gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinklage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Jovanic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinklage stopping the sweep attempt from Jovanic.
Dinklage trying to control but Jovanic is working from the bottom.
Dinklage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dinklage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dinklage preventing the sweep.
Dinklage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dinklage lands a couple of elbows.
Dinklage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dinklage passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T4#
Jovanic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dinklage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dinklage working Jovanic over with strikes.
Jovanic trying to get back to full guard but Dinklage takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dinklage landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Jovanic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Goran Jovanic has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dinklage! Jovanic is hurt baaadly! Dinklage is firing away with more strikes - Jovanic is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A very excited looking Dan Dinklage 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##TD#
Dinklage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Furtwangler sprawls well initially but Dinklage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furtwangler tries to kick Dinklage off but Dinklage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Furtwangler actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Furtwangler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Furtwangler tries to get to full guard but Dinklage has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dinklage in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dinklage connects with a nice short shot to Furtwangler's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dinklage is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Furtwangler wants to improve his position but Dinklage is controlling well.
Dinklage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dinklage really is a fat lump.
Dinklage works his way into full mount!
Dinklage with a couple of short strikes.
Dinklage working Furtwangler over with strikes here.
Furtwangler tries to lock up and control but Dinklage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dinklage controlling his opponent. #T2#
Furtwangler is in a horrible position here. Dinklage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dinklage unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Furtwangler wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dinklage celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!

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