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Event: TOF 211     
Date:   Mar 22, 2025
#R1#
Dinklage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Love missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Dinklage connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage scores with a hook to the body. Love takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dinklage scores with a jab.
Dinklage slips a jab from Love.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage. #T1#
Dinklage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Love. Love circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Dinklage catches Love with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinklage throws a big shot that misses.
Love appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage scores with a jab to the head.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinklage lands a slapping body shot.
Love walks into a stiff left hand from Dinklage.#T2#
Dinklage lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dinklage catches Love with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Love works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Love wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Love throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Love takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dinklage connects with a looping right hand.
Dinklage works Love's body with a nice hook.
Dinklage misses with a right hand
and Love counters with a straight right hand.
Love bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinklage's head backwards.
Dinklage swings widly with a right hand
and Dinklage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Love takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Love avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Love connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinklage scrambles back to his feet.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love throws a big counter combination but Dinklage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dinklage lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T5#
Love shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage scores with a nice head shot.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dinklage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinklage throws a right hand that misses
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Love both land. Nice combination. #CUT#That has opened up Peter Dinklage's cut even more.
Dinklage moves away from the strike by Love.
Love is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dinklage misses with a hook
and Love counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dinklage misses with a combination
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage lands with a cross.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Love is predictable there
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinklage lands with a nice body punch.
Love definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage digs a good hook to Love's body. #T7#
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut
and Love counters with a left to the body.
Love scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the body
letting Love counter with a right hand.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Dinklage scores with a shot to the body.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinklage swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love is looking to counter punch.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Dinklage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T8#
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinklage throws a nice looking combination but Love bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Love with a body shot.
Love avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Dinklage tests Love's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Love is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dinklage connects with a nice looking jab. #T9#
Love avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Love misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with the combination.
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage'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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Love has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Love there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinklage lands a slapping body shot.
Dinklage misses the body punch
and Love counters with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Love does no damage.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.
Dinklage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Love throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Love scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Love.
Love misses with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Love might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Love with a body shot.#T2#
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinklage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Love lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Love.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.#T3#
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinklage.
Love takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Love moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.
Love throws a big counter combination but Dinklage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinklage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinklage catches Love with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circle momentarily. Love darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dinklage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Love there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Love fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage lands with a shot to the body.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Love moves out of range. #T5#
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinklage throws a poor cross that misses
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Peter Dinklage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Love lands with a good body shot.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
It looked like Love was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinklage.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T6#
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Love is predictable there
and Dinklage counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Love misses.
Dinklage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
Dinklage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dinklage looks to move away, Love throws a big counter combo but Dinklage just gets out of the way.
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut
and Love counters with a straight right hand.#T7#
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Love swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Love takes one on the button.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Love moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Love scores with a hook to the body. Dinklage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T8#
Love throws a leg kick but Dinklage moved away.
Dinklage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love throws a leg kick that misses.
Love throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T9#
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Love is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Dinklage misses its intended target.
Dinklage scores with a body shot.
A combination from Love does no damage.
Love moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinklage throws out the jab.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
and Love counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Love misses its target.
Dinklage tests Love's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinklage throws an off balance right hand
letting Love counter with a right hand.
Dinklage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love misses with a looping right.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Dinklage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Love connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinklage scrambles back to his feet.
Love slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Love, as that shot connected.
Love's corner calls for a 1-2. Love obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#Peter Dinklage's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Love throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dinklage.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
Dinklage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinklage connects with a body shot that sends Love's belly button to the back.
Dinklage throws a hook but Love blocks it.#T2#
Love misses with a looping left.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Love digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Dinklage slips a jab and a cross from Love.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love needs to keep his hands up - Dinklage had a free shot at his head there.
Love swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range. #T3#
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinklage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Dinklage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Dinklage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinklage.
Love lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mason Love!
Mason Love retains his bantamweight title!
Mason Love seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TOF 204     
Date:   Mar 01, 2025
#R1#
A jab lands there for Clinton.#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinklage misses with a body shot
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Clinton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clinton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Clinton.
A jab from Dinklage does it's job there.
Dinklage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clinton. That one must have hurt.
Clinton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Clinton scores with a shot to the body.
Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Clinton. #T1#
Clinton works the jab nicely.
Dinklage defending well as Clinton loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Clinton.
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
Clinton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Clinton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinklage swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range. #T2#
Clinton scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinklage lands a jab.
Dinklage misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Clinton has Dinklage up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Clinton as the two fighters clinch.
Clinton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dinklage tries to break the clinch but Clinton is controlling the position. #T3#
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Dinklage shrugs off. #TD#
Clinton pulls Dinklage into guard. #SUB#
Clinton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinklage is aware though and is defending well.
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clinton trying to keep a closed guard but Dinklage is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Clinton has his foot on Dinklage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinklage works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Clinton working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Clinton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinklage is aware though and is defending well.
Clinton keeping full guard, as Dinklage tries to pass. #SUB#
Clinton is looking for a triangle but Dinklage pushes his legs off easily.
Dinklage sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Clinton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T5#
Dinklage stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.#SUB#
Clinton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dinklage has picked Clinton up and slammed him! Clinton can't keep hold of the triangle and Dinklage manages to pass to 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 Clinton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dinklage tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dinklage remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Clinton can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dinklage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clinton rather than just go for the knockout.
Clinton lands with a kick to the temple. Dinklage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
Dinklage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clinton on the side of the head.
Dinklage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clinton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dinklage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T7#
Clinton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Clinton rushes Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Clinton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage scores with a hook.
Dinklage slips under a jab.
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Clinton's ribs.
Clinton wants to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clinton lands a front kick.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T8#
Clinton throws a low kick, looking for Dinklage's leg but Dinklage calmly moves out of range.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dinklage ducks right into an uppercut from Clinton.
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 misses with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a straight right hand.
Dinklage moves forwards but Clinton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinklage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clinton doesn't seem bothered though.
Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
Clinton looks for the body kick but Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T9#
Dinklage misses with a body shot
and Clinton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clinton misses with a shot to the body
and Dinklage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clinton thinking.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Clinton counters with a quick kick to the body but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clinton throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clinton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Clinton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Clinton misses.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Dinklage misses with a hook.
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 Lucas Clinton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Clinton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dinklage takes a step back to recover.
Dinklage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut
and Clinton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Dinklage scores with a jab to the body.
Clinton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
Lucas Clinton is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage sizes up Clinton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clinton ducks right into an uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Dinklage. Beautiful body shot.
Dinklage cracks Clinton with a good jab.
Dinklage swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dinklage misses its intended target.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clinton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Clinton. #T2#
Dinklage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clinton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinklage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dinklage misses with a lunging right hand
and Clinton counters with a good low kick that Dinklage was not able to check.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dinklage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Clinton misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton works Dinklage's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton wants to land a leg kick but Dinklage is out of range.
Dinklage misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClinton.
Clinton scores with a punch to the head.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Clinton moved out of range nicely.
Clinton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dinklage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Peter Dinklage's cut even more.
Clinton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinklage misses the jab.
Clinton is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Clinton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dinklage's corner calls for a 1-2. Dinklage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that Clinton avoids nicely.
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
letting Clinton counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton throws a low kick, looking for Dinklage's leg but Dinklage calmly moves out of range.
Dinklage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clinton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Clinton moved out of range nicely.#T5#
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clinton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dinklage lands with a shot to the body.
Dinklage lunges at Clinton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clinton's hand.
Clinton misses with a body punch
and Dinklage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Clinton cracks Dinklage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clinton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clinton pushes Dinklage away with a front kick.#T6#
Clinton staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Dinklage misses its intended target.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Dinklage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clinton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage moves out of range of the strikes.
Clinton connects with an inside leg kick.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Clinton.
A countering left hand to the body from Dinklage misses.
Clinton walks into a jab.#T7#
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away.
Clinton slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Dinklage cracks Clinton with a good jab.
Dinklage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinklage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Clinton misses its intended target.
Dinklage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T8#
Dinklage stuns Clinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clinton 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 head kick misses from Clinton.
Dinklage lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
Clinton works Dinklage's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clinton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dinklage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clinton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinklage counters with a nice body shot. #T9#
Dinklage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clinton misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a left to the body.
Dinklage throws a hook but Clinton blocks it.
Dinklage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dinklage swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clinton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Clinton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dinklage looks to land a combination. Clinton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
That's time! Clinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Clinton misses with a straight right.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clinton with a body shot.
Clinton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Clinton throws a low kick, looking for Dinklage's leg but Dinklage calmly moves out of range.
Dinklage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
A big right from Dinklage misses.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Clinton slips under a jab from Dinklage.
Clinton is looking for a counter combo.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinklage throws a looping overhand right but Clinton ducks down to avoid it.
Clinton wants to clinch.
Clinton drops his hands momentarily and Dinklage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinklage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clinton.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clinton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clinton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clinton wants to slow Dinklage down by chopping away at his legs.
Clinton slips a jab from Dinklage.
Clinton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dinklage throws a sloppy body shot
and Clinton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.#T3#
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Clinton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinklage, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinklage.
Dinklage lands an uppercut.
Dinklage lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage cracks Clinton with a good jab.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage throws a right hand that misses
letting Clinton counter with a right hand.
Dinklage misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clinton misses with the body kick
and Dinklage counters with a nice body shot.
Clinton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton throws a lazy body kick
letting Dinklage counter with a right hand.
Clinton slips under a jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
and Clinton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T5#
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
A little feinted left hand from Clinton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinklage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range.
Dinklage lands with an uppercut that bounces Clinton off the cage and back into range.
Dinklage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage misses with a body shot
and Clinton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clinton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T6#
Dinklage throws the left hand but Clinton avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clinton slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses
letting Dinklage counter with a right hand.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Nice body punch from Dinklage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily. #T7#
Dinklage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clinton with the inside leg kick.
Dinklage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinklage misses with a left hand
and Clinton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dinklage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dinklage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clinton staying out of range there.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClinton.
Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
Dinklage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clinton tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T8#
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
and Clinton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Clinton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clinton throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clinton slips under a jab from Dinklage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming.
Dinklage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clinton wants to clinch but Dinklage slips to the side
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Clinton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T9#
Dinklage misses with the combination.
Clinton connects with a right hand. Dinklage shakes it off.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dinklage backs away, Clinton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Dinklage misses the jab.
Dinklage just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClinton.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dinklage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Our winner, Peter Dinklage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lucas Clinton spoke after the fight, saying 'Aww shucks... :('.

 

Event: TOF 196     
Date:   Feb 02, 2025
#R1#
Dinklage defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Dinklage takes one to the chin there.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinklage pinned against the cage. Dinklage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dinklage misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinklage swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White slips under a jab.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from White.
Dinklage lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the body.
White avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
White swings widly with a right hand
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinklage leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinklage has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.#T3#
Donk. White catches Dinklage right on the button with a cross.
Dinklage slips a jab from White.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
White tries for a takedown but Dinklage circles away easily
and Dinklage counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
White takes one to the chin there.
Dinklage throws a shot to the body.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Dinklage throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the body.
White ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.#T5#
White misses with a body punch
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from White.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dinklage sprawls well. Dinklage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.#T6#
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dinklage defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dinklage defends well and White ends up having to push Dinklage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinklage throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.#T7#
Dinklage takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from White.
Dinklage cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
White lands a jab to Dinklage's midsection.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinklage.
Dinklage scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dinklage walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Dinklage - just one landing. #T8#
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Nice cross by White.
Dinklage throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dinklage scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White blocks a jab.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
White throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Dinklage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab. #T9#
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinklage throws a punch but it's blocked by White. #BC#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinklage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
White throws a lazy right hand but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dinklage works White's body with a nice hook.
Dinklage scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Dinklage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from White.
Dinklage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dinklage swings for the body but White moves out of range. #T1#
Dinklage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White slips under a jab.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Dinklage misses.
White throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
White avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
White attempts a counter takedown but Dinklage avoids it well and moves away.
White misses with a body punch
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
White attempts a counter takedown but Dinklage avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
White swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
It seemed like Dinklage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dinklage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinklage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Dinklage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinklage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Dinklage lands a nice looking body shot.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White attempts a counter takedown but Dinklage avoids it well and moves away.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White fails with the takedown
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinklage looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Dinklage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Dinklage.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
White throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and White counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Dinklage is defending well. #T5##SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Dinklage is defending well.
Dinklage is not content to let White control the position.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dinklage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
White taking a breather here. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dinklage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on White's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
White wants to control but Dinklage is keeping him busy.
White creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dinklage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
White lands a nice forearm strike.
Dinklage is working to avoid the ground and pound but White connects with a decent elbow. #T7#
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
White working the ground and pound but Dinklage is defending the strikes.
White wants to control but Dinklage is keeping him busy.
White throws an elbow but Dinklage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dinklage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinklage defending against the ground and pound.
Dinklage is looking to reverse the position.
White in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
White controlling the position from side mount. #T8##SUB#
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dinklage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White 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 blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
Dinklage has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.#T9#
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
White slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Dinklage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage scores with a nice head shot.
Dinklage misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White looks for a takedown but Dinklage sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinklage throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Dinklage lands a jab to White's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dinklage tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dinklage to the ground. Dinklage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
White misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinklage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White slips a straight right by Dinklage.
White misses with a hook.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.#TD#
Dinklage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White wants to pass the guard but Dinklage is keeping the position.
White distracts Dinklage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dinklage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White is stalling in the full guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dinklage connects with a jab.
White tries for a takedown but Dinklage circles away easily
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from White.
Dinklage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White misses with a takedown
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Dinklage misses the jab.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
Dinklage throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White staying out of range there.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.#T5#
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dinklage throws a hook but White blocks it.
Dinklage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White takes one on the button.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
White throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.#T6#
Dinklage jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
White throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut. #T7#
White misses with a left hand
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dinklage defends it nicely.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by White.
Ray White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T8#
White avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage connects with a body shot.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Dinklage misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Dinklage scores with a body shot.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.#T9#
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Dinklage's head back.
Dinklage looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from White.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinklage.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinklage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

A victorious Peter Dinklage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CCC 74     
Date:   Sep 21, 2024
#R1#
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with an open hand slap.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Dinklage scores with a body shot.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinklage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Dinklage throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Dinklage throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range. #T2#
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinklage pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov is working Dinklage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Dinklage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Dinklage has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Dinklage scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Dinklage.#T2#
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Dinklage's head back.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Dinklage jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov lunges at Dinklage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinklage's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Dinklage with an uppercut!
Kersikov looks for a takedown but Dinklage sprawls well.#T3#
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Dinklage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kersikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Dinklage's head. #T4##SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov throwing shots but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that second 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.#R3#
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov jabs Dinklage right on the nose. Dinklage blinks but takes it well.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Dinklage.#T1#
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range. #T2#
Dinklage misses with a hook #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Dinklage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov pulls Dinklage in to control the position.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Dinklage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Dinklage controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kersikov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Dinklage keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov is controlling Dinklage's trapped leg to prevent Dinklage from advancing to side control.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dinklage's guard.

Dinklage pushes Kersikov off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Volodymyr Kersikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Dinklage moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage misses with a double jab.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Dinklage lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov shoots in but Dinklage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dinklage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Dinklage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Kersikov takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Dinklage. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily.
Dinklage drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinklage thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage lands with a right hand.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Dinklage's head back. #T4#
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov looks for a takedown but Dinklage sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Dinklage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dinklage avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Dinklage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinklage misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Dinklage's belly button to the back.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dinklage defends it nicely.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kersikov lands a jab to Dinklage's midsection.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage misses with a straight left.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Dinklage misses with a body shot #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Dinklage looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kersikov passes into side control!
Kersikov working the ground and pound but Dinklage is defending the strikes.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kersikov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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!
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow but Dinklage slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Dinklage.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!

Volodymyr Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CCC 69     
Date:   Aug 25, 2024
#R1#
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Dinklage struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Dinklage with a jab.
Dinklage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinklage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Dinklage ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinklage's hands.#T1#
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dinklage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinklage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinklage's head.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Dinklage unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.#T2#
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinklage.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinklage on the side of the head.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dinklage moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Dinklage throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Kersikov lands a jab to Dinklage's midsection.#TD#
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Dinklage dodges it nicely.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Dinklage dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dinklage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinklage defending well though.
Dinklage is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Dinklage's head back.
Dinklage scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinklage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov 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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Dinklage scores with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinklage scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Dinklage lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.#T3#
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dinklage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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 trying to control here.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Dinklage misses.
Dinklage defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Dinklage's body. Dinklage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.#T1#
Dinklage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinklage digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Dinklage punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.#T3#
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dinklage looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dinklage off the cage and back into range.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.#TD#
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinklage on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinklage's guard now, I'm sure.
Dinklage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Dinklage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Dinklage swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinklage lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Dinklage lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage. #T1#
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Dinklage. Beautiful body shot.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinklage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Kersikov jabs at Dinklage's body.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinklage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Dinklage.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Dinklage throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinklage in his tracks.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov 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 Kersikov off to one side.
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
Dinklage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage lands a right hook to the body.
Dinklage jabs at Kersikov's body.#TD#
Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dinklage sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dinklage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Kersikov 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 wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Dinklage defends it.
Kersikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dinklage keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Dinklage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.#T3#
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Dinklage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinklage as he avoids it easily.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Kersikov throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up with Dinklage, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes Dinklage against the cage but Dinklage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Volodymyr Kersikov.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Volodymyr Kersikov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: CCC 57 : Kersikov vs Gretel II     
Date:   Jul 28, 2024
#R1#
Nice shot by Kay.
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kay counters with a takedown into side control.
Dinklage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dinklage holds on to Kay's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kay with the ground and pound but Dinklage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dinklage tries to kick Kay off but Kay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kay 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 regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kay.
Kay throws a strike but Dinklage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay controlling the position.
Kay is striking but Dinklage is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dinklage uses his free foot to push down on Kay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kay. #T1#
Kay is trying to reverse the position but instead Dinklage has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Kay right now.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
Dinklage slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kay.#T2#
Dinklage has the hooks in. Kay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Dinklage.
Kay wants to escape the position.
Kay trying to control the hands but Dinklage won't let him.
Kay rolls, trying to escape but Dinklage keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dinklage is riding his opponent, not letting Kay buck him off.
Dinklage controlling well, preventing Kay from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage controlling from the back.
Dinklage has the hooks in. Kay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage controlling from the back.
Dinklage controlling well, preventing Kay from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay connects with a right hand. Dinklage shakes it off.
Kay swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
A little jabbing left from Dinklage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinklage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinklage, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage works Kay's body with a nice hook.
Kay misses the body punch
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Dinklage as Kay shoots in.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinklage.
Kay feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from Kay. Kay gets slowly back to his feet.
Kay darts in looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets double underhooks and turns Kay into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kay fails to land.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kay misses with some punches. #T2#
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage cracks Kay with a nice body shot.
Kay blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage lands a nice hook to Kay's body. Kay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kay throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kay with a poor takedown
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Kay's ribs.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
Kay blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinklage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kay with a body shot.
Dinklage throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.#T4#
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kay moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kay.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dinklage has knocked Kay down with a huge combo! Dinklage steps away and waves a wobbly Kay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kay is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinklage scores with a counter punch that sends Kay to the canvas! Dinklage smells blood - he's punishing Kay with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kay has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Dinklage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CCC 41 : Fedetenko vs Oneil     
Date:   Jun 22, 2024
#R1#
Dinklage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero connects with a jab.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Bandolero's head but Bandolero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown but Dinklage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandolero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bandolero slips a straight right by Dinklage.
And Bandolero tries to counter it with a takedown but Dinklage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bandolero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandolero is looking to clinch but Dinklage is avoiding it.
Bandolero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Dinklage misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinklage pinned against the cage. Dinklage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.#T1#
Dinklage ducks right into an uppercut from Bandolero.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandolero! But no joy.
Bandolero throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot.
Bandolero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye.
Bandolero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Despite the aggression on Bandolero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Bandolero's ribs.
Bandolero swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Dinklage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bandolero being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinklage is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandolero working for submissions but it's allowed Dinklage to get to half guard.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Dinklage is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Dinklage slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandolero is trying to maintain the position but Dinklage is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinklage passes to side control.
Bandolero struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandolero tries to escape but Dinklage is in control.
Bandolero wants to control but Dinklage postures up.
Bandolero tries to buck Dinklage off but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bandolero is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dinklage has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Dinklage's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bandolero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Bandolero throws a series of punches but Dinklage moves out of range.
Bandolero tries to move into range but Dinklage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bandolero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Bandolero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandolero cracks Dinklage with a good jab.
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage clobbers Bandolero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinklage takes a swing at Bandolero's ribcage but misses.
Bandolero 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 Bandolero off to one side.
Dinklage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dinklage misses with a body punch
and Bandolero counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandolero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinklage is fending him off so far but Bandolero persists. Nope, Dinklage circles away and we're back to standing.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bandolero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dinklage defends well and Bandolero ends up having to push Dinklage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Dinklage slips a jab and a cross from Bandolero.
Nice jab there from Dinklage.
Dinklage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinklage throws a jab when Bandolero was well out of range.
Bandolero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandolero misses with a combination
and Dinklage counters with a left to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandolero or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinklage, which made it look bad.
Dinklage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Dinklage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches up with Dinklage, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes Dinklage against the cage but Dinklage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandolero throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinklage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage shows good takedown defense.
Bandolero defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Dinklage.
Peter Dinklage is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Dinklage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandolero.
Bandolero shoots in and drives through. Dinklage sprawls well.
Bandolero connects with a body shot.
Bandolero needs to keep his hands up - Dinklage had a free shot at his head there.
Bandolero darts in looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets double underhooks and turns Bandolero into the cage.
Nice jab there from Dinklage. #ROC#Bandolero is rocked!#T3#
Bandolero slips under a jab from Dinklage.
Bandolero is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Bandolero seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinklage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandolero. #CL2#
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches.
Dinklage cracks Bandolero with a nice body shot.#BC#
Dinklage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandolero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinklage pinned against the cage. Dinklage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
Bandolero blocks a jab.
Bandolero moves away from the strike by Dinklage.
Dinklage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandolero just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandolero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinklage pounces like a tiger and cracks Bandolero with a vicious hook! Bandolero is down but not out! Dinklage follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!
A victorious Peter Dinklage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CCC 33 : Fedetenko vs Thompson     
Date:   Jun 01, 2024
#R1#
Dinklage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiernan momentarily.
We've been told by Dinklage's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Dinklage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage connects with a body shot that sends Tiernan's belly button to the back.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan lands with a shot to the body.
Tiernan swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dinklage counter with a right hand.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan misses with a jab to the body
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan scores with a punch to the head.
Tiernan misses with a jab to the body
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiernan throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.#T1#
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiernan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinklage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinklage scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Tiernan is rocked!
Dinklage throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Tiernan's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dinklage dives in looking to finish as Tiernan flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dinklage's strikes! Dinklage is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Tiernan's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Tiernan was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
A victorious Peter Dinklage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face     
Date:   May 05, 2024
#R1#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and bounces Dinklage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dinklage.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dinklage trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Dinklage with an uppercut!
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinklage on the side of the head.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dinklage moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Dinklage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinklage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinklage. Dinklage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov clobbers Dinklage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinklage ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kersikov slips a jab from Dinklage.#T1#
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2##TD2#
Kersikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Kersikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dinklage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage is keeping him busy.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Dinklage is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kersikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dinklage some visible discomfort.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinklage is avoiding damage well.
Dinklage is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Kersikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dinklage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kersikov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Dinklage fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Dinklage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVR##SUB2#
Kersikov working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily. #T1#
Dinklage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov 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 looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dinklage trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kersikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dinklage stacks Kersikov 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!
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Volodymyr Kersikov.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!

A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Saragih throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinklage defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand.
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Saragih throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saragih swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saragih throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saragih throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dinklage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage moves away from the strike by Saragih.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saragih avoids it with no problem.
Saragih connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dinklage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Saragih misses with a hook. Dinklage ducked under it nicely.
Dinklage looks to land a combination. Saragih sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
Dinklage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saragih misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saragih throws a right hand that Dinklage ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinklage also avoids with ease.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saragih with a body shot.
Saragih swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Saragih scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinklage needs to keep his hands up - Saragih had a free shot at his head there.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
A countering left hand to the body from Dinklage misses.
Saragih is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinklage. #T2#
Saragih misses with a looping left.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saragih avoids it with no problem.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saragih takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dinklage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saragih at a distance.
Saragih misses with a combination
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saragih takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Saragih.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saragih avoids it with no problem.
Saragih connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinklage momentarily.
Saragih throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab.
Saragih tries to bum rush Dinklage with a series of wild strikes but Dinklage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saragih bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinklage's head.#T3#
Dinklage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saragihs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saragih.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saragih just misses with a punch to the body.
Saragih throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Saragih is rocked!
Saragih throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage misses with a hook. Saragih ducked under it nicely.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
Saragih pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saragih throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Saragih as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Dinklage there.#T4#
Dinklage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saragih connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinklage scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saragih looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Dinklage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saragih lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Saragih.
Saragih looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Saragih fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinklage scores with a body shot.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Saragih throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Saragih dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Saragih lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinklage's head.
Saragih slips under a jab.#CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saragih.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a body punch.
Saragih wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dinklage struggles to land a body shot inside as Saragih controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih blocks an uppercut.
Dinklage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dinklage taking a breather.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Saragih is trying to push Dinklage away but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage pushes Saragih back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinklage misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Saragih wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Saragih breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saragih misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saragih fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saragih throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Dinklage takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Dinklage slowing the pace effectively.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by Saragih.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinklage.
Saragih gets through Dinklage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Saragih manages to break the clinch.
Saragih scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saragih.
It seemed like Dinklage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack Saragih is winning the standup battle so far.
Saragih misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
A nice side step and Dinklage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saragih, as that shot connected.
Saragih misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
Saragih swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saragih works the jab nicely.#T3##CL2#
Dinklage clinches up against the cage.
Saragih wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dinklage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saragih throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinklage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
A head punch on the inside from Dinklage fails to land.
Dinklage scores with a shoulder strike.
Saragih takes a shot to the head.
Oh Saragih is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Dinklage on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
Saragih tries to break free but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Saragih tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saragihs head.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saragih looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dinklage lands a right hand.
Dinklage misses with a body punch.
Saragih is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saragih wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saragih misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage prevents Saragih from breaking the clinch.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by Saragih.
Saragih wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dinklage.
Saragih wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
Saragih's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saragih blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dinklage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
Dinklage working aggressively here.
Saragih looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saragih throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Saragih throws a combination that misses
and Dinklage counters with a big right hand! Oh Saragih is in trouble here! Dinklage follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
A very excited looking Peter 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: WFC 34: Nayati v Carden     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Borrisinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Borrisinov looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dinklage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov swings widly with a right hand
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Dinklage on the inside.
Dinklage is pushing Borrisinov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov letting Dinklage take a breather here.
Dinklage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
Dinklage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borrisinov backwards. #T1#
Borrisinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinklage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinklage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borrisinov can't get the takedown.
Borrisinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dinklage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Borrisinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dinklage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the body.
Borrisinov is trying to drag Dinklage to the mat but Dinklage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
Borrisinov has Dinklage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinklage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dinklage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dinklage.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borrisinov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dinklage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Borrisinov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dinklage can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Dinklage.
Borrisinov has Dinklage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinklage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dinklage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Borrisinov can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinklage. #T2#
Dinklage is pressed up against the cage. Borrisinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dinklage down to the mat. Dinklage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Borrisinov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borrisinov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Borrisinov is rocked!#KD2#
Dinklage drops Borrisinov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Borrisinov looks back up at him and smiles so Dinklage waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Borrisinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borrisinov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dinklage doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Borrisinov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Borrisinov's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Dinklage!
After winning the bout, Peter Dinklage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WFC 30:Jaimie Hopson v Johnson     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Rubble misses the jab.
Rubble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
Rubble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinklage's head.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rubble lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rubble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinklage.
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.
Rubble misses with a jab to the body
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Detritus Rubble has been cut.#T1#
Dinklage jabs at Rubble's body.
Dinklage throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Rubble misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rubble swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Dinklage's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Rubble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Rubble moved out of range.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Rubble scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubble lands with a good body shot.
Dinklage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubble misses with a hook.#CL2#
Rubble gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rubble pushes Dinklage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rubble backwards.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble misses with some punches.
Dinklage is stalling here.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow. #T3#
Rubble misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rubble cracks Dinklage with a nice body shot.
Rubble tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rubble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rubble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinklage or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubble.
Rubble throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage tries to work over Rubble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
Rubble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinklage controls his hands. #T4#
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage tries a body shot but Rubble blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinklage.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble scores with a shot to the side of Dinklage's head.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Dinklage as the two fighters clinch.
Dinklage tries to throw a body punch but Rubble avoids it by throwing Dinklage back against the cage.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinklage.
Rubble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage blocks a body shot from Rubble.
Dinklage scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubble tries to pull guard but Dinklage won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detritus Rubble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Rubble misses.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rubble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubble sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dinklage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters with a nice body shot.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Dinklage.
Rubble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rubble throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Dinklage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubble swings widly with a right hand
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Rubble's head but Rubble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Dinklage. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubble! But no joy.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Dinklage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rubble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinklage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rubble's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dinklage takes a swing at Rubble's ribcage but misses.
Rubble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinklages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rubble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Detritus Rubble seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Rubble misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dinklage slips a jab from Rubble.
Dinklage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubble slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
A shot to the liver by Rubble. Beautiful body shot.
Rubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Dinklage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubble misses with a looping right.
Dinklage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Rubble throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Dinklage takes one to the chin there.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rubble throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Dinklage lands with a left to the head.
Rubble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rubble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Peter Dinklage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinklage lands a right hand.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage pushes Rubble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinklage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dinklage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubble backwards. #TD2#
Rubble drags the fight down to the ground.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage won't allow Rubble to sweep him here.
Rubble has his hands on Dinklage's head, controlling the position.
Rubble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinklage stopping the sweep attempt from Rubble.
Dinklage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubble on the ground.
Rubble trying to control the position.
Dinklage won't allow Rubble to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rubble misses the jab.
Detritus Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubble.
Rubble might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rubble misses with a left hand
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
Rubble misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Rubble misses.
Rubble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Rubble is rocked!
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Rubble is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
Dinklage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rubble lands with a hook. Dinklage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rubble seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Rubble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubble throws an off balance right hand
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubble throws a lazy right hand but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinklage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Rubble.
Rubble swings widly with a right hand
and Dinklage counters with a big right hand! Oh Rubble is in trouble here! Dinklage follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
Peter Dinklage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Fassett misses with a hook to the body
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fassett throws a big shot that misses.
Dinklage lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Dinklage clinches up with Fassett and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinklage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinklage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dinklage lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fassett fails to land.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fassett's elbow.
Fassett working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Dinklage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Dinklage working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Fassett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dinklage smiles and moves away.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Eric Fassett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Fassett moved out of range nicely.
Fassett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage jabs Fassett right on the nose. Fassett blinks but takes it well.
Fassett misses with an uppercut
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab.
Fassett throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Dinklage counters with a nice right hand that sends Fassett toppling to the canvas! Fassett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dinklage finish him?!#ROC2#Fassett is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fassett misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Dinklage!
Our winner, Peter Dinklage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Sillanpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Sillanpaa tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sillanpaa looks to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sillanpaa fails to pull guard.
Dinklage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sillanpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Sillanpaa is rocked!
Dinklage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sillanpaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
Dinklage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sillanpaa with a big uppercut! Sillanpaa tries to clinch up but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sillanpaa to the mat! Sillanpaa covers up and Dinklage unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Dinklage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 08, 2022
#R1#
Sendo tries to clinch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Sendo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dinklage circles away.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but Sendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut
and Sendo counters with a series of strikes. Dinklage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dinklage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sendo goes for a double leg but Dinklage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dinklage continues to drive forward.
Sendo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage checks a low kick from Sendo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sendo moves into the clinch.
Dinklage tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
Dinklage misses with some punches.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sendo is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
A short right from Dinklage.
Sendo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinklage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinklage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sendo looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Dinklage fails to land.
Dinklage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dinklage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dinklage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sendo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Sendo gets control of Dinklage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sendo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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 content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Sendo keeping moving, preventing Dinklage from controlling successfully.
Dinklage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sendo's guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Sendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sendo wants to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sendo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dinklage keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Sendo. Those never looked like landing.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sendo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sendo tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Sendo drives through with a takedown into Dinklage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sendo preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage is trying to control the position but Sendo postures up.
Dinklage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sendo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Sendo's head but Sendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage throws a jab when Sendo was well out of range.
Dinklage backing away here, and Sendo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sendo moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.
A jab from Sendo does it's job there.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Sendo saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sendo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinklage throws out the jab.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but Sendo circles away.
Sendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeshi Sendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinklage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinklage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sendo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dinklage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sendo.
Dinklage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sendo.#T1#
Dinklage keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinklage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sendo clinches up against the cage.
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sendo is breathing heavily.
Sendo tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Sendo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dinklage has double underhooks.
Dinklage swings wildly with an uppercut but Sendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage controlling the action here for a moment.
Peter Dinklage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Sendo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dinklage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sendo blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Dinklage just leaning against Sendo, taking a breather.
Dinklage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dinklage as the two fighters clinch.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sendo.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of Sendo backwards.
A body shot lands from Dinklage.
Sendo has Dinklage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinklage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage lands with a light punch inside.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow.
Dinklage throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinklage digs a right hand into Sendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sendo's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Dinklage as the two fighters clinch.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Sendo is rocked!
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head.
Sendo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
Dinklage digs a right hand underneath Sendo's ribcage. Sendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sendo seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinklage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Dinklage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
Dinklage stalling.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage is leaning against Sendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinklage lands a right hand.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinklage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinklage scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinklage lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinklage.
Nice body punch from Dinklage.
Sendo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinklage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sendo blocks an uppercut.
Dinklage is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Dinklage pushes Sendo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sendo jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Sendo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
Dinklage working aggressively here.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Dinklage - that landed with a thud.
Sendo blocking some punches.
Sendo goes for a takedown attempt but Dinklage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Sendo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sendo.
Dinklage scores with a hook to the body.
Dinklage is leaning against Sendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinklage is struggling to control the position.
Dinklage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinklage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dinklage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
Dinklage swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dinklage tries to work over Sendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinklage lands a nice uppercut.
Dinklage avoiding damage.
Dinklage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sendo or not.
Dinklage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinklage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinklage lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Dinklage.
Dinklage is working Sendo over against the cage.
Dinklage creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sendo with a big uppercut! Sendo tries to clinch up but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sendo to the mat! Sendo covers up and Dinklage unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!

 

 
 
 
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