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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Dybala (ranked 2705 p4p, 3300 weight class) and Alexander Tampolla (ranked 183 p4p, 213 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paulo Dybala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Tampolla!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dybala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dybala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dybala takes a swing at Tampolla's ribcage but misses.
Tampolla jabs Dybala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tampolla misses with the combination.
Dybala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Tampolla.
Dybala digs a good body shot into Tampolla's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tampolla rushes Dybala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tampolla lands an elbow inside that Dybala shrugs off.
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!
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala.
Tampolla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tampollas head.
Dybala lands with a left to the head.
Dybala is working Tampolla over against the cage.
Tampolla lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tampolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tampolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tampolla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dybala throws a body shot but no joy.
Dybala rushes Tampolla and presses him up against the cage.
Tampolla lands an elbow inside.
Dybala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tampolla manages to break the clinch.
Tampolla moves into range and clinches up with Dybala.
Tampolla gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tampolla wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Tampolla.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dybala throws a body punch but Tampolla moves out of range.
Tampolla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tampolla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dybala dodges an elbow strike from Tampolla.
Tampolla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Dybala.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala lands a body punch.
Tampolla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Dybala digs a right hand underneath Tampolla's ribcage. Tampolla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tampolla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tampolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tampolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dybala.
Tampolla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tampolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tampolla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dybala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tampolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tampolla lands an elbow that stopped Dybala in his tracks for a moment.
Tampolla wants a takedown but no success here.
Tampolla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Tampolla breaks the clinch.
Dybala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tampolla feints and then cracks Dybala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dybala down.
Nice shot by Dybala.
Tampolla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dybala.
Dybala tries to work over Tampolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tampolla.
Dybala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tampolla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tampolla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dybala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dybala tries to work over Tampolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dybala.
Tampolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tampolla!
Dybala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampolla misses with a shot to the body
and Dybala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tampolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dybala.
Tampolla pushes Dybala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tampolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dybala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dybala works on Tampolla's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Dybala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tampolla wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dybala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tampolla.
Tampolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tampolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dybala cracks Tampolla with a good jab.
Tampolla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dybala rushes Tampolla and presses him up against the cage.
Tampolla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dybala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dybala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dybala has closed the distance and engaged Tampolla in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dybala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dybala rushes Tampolla and presses him up against the cage.
Dybala gets underhooks to prevent Tampolla's takedown attempt.
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 Paulo Dybala will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tampolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tampolla slips a jab from Dybala.
Dybala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampolla throws out the jab.
Dybala lands with a shot to the body.
Dybala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dybala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tampolla.
Dybala throws a body punch but Tampolla moves out of range.
Tampolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dybala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tampolla in his tracks.
Dybala tries to keep at a distance but Tampolla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tampolla has Dybala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dybala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tampolla blocks an uppercut.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dybala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tampolla.
Tampolla tightens his grip and picks Dybala up, before dumping him to the ground. Dybala manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dybala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tampolla.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dybala trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampolla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dybala has his hands on Tampolla's head, controlling the position.
Dybala has his feet on Tampolla's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tampolla takes the fight into the clinch.
Dybala presses Tampolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Tampolla lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dybala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dybala dodges an elbow strike from Tampolla.
Tampolla can't get the takedown.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Tampolla.
Tampolla manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Tampolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dybala looks to throw the jab but Tampolla is out of range.
Tampolla connects with a jab.
Tampolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dybala.
Tampolla scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampolla swings for the body but Dybala moves out of range.
Tampolla looks to land a right hand but Dybala moved out of range.
Tampolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dybala circles away quickly and effectively.
Dybala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tampolla takes the fight into the clinch.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
Tampolla blocks a body shot from Dybala.
Tampolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampolla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dybala in his tracks.
Tampolla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tampolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dybala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampolla is breathing heavily.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tampolla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dybala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tampolla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dybala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dybala prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampolla can't get the takedown.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
Dybala works on Tampolla's body with a couple of short punches.
Dybala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Dybala pushes Tampolla back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dybala.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tampolla drives through and clinches with Dybala against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla throws an elbow that misses.
Tampolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dybala prevents it.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dybala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tampolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dybala.
Dybala prevents the takedown attempt.
Dybala presses Tampolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Dybala.
A short right from Dybala.
Tampolla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dybala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Tampolla can't get the takedown.
Dybala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dybala is pressed up against the cage. Tampolla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dybala down to the mat. Dybala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dybala scores with a nice strike.
Dybala connects with a crisp jab.
Dybala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tampolla's hands.
Dybala clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Dybala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tampolla wants to slow Dybala down by chopping away at his legs.
Tampolla thumps Dybala with a low kick.
Dybala misses the jab.
Tampolla ducks right into an uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala misses with a hook.
Tampolla throws a nice head kick!
Tampolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Dybala should have avoided that one.
Dybala gets a clinch.
Dybala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tampollas head.
Tampolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dybala prevents it.
Dybala stops a takedown attempt from Tampolla.
Dybala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tampolla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Tampolla.
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Tampolla tries to score a body lock takedown but Dybala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tampolla takes a shot to the head.
Tampolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tampolla wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dybala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tampolla is working for takedown but Dybala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dybala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampolla can do to turn this around?
Dybala scores with a shot to the side of Tampolla's head.
Dybala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tampolla takes a shot to the head.
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tampolla looks to throw the jab but Dybala is out of range.
It looked like Dybala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Tampolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dybala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dybala tests Tampolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dybala moves out of range as Tampolla strikes.
Tampolla throws an overhand right that lands on Dybala's shoulder, as Dybala tries to avoid the shot.
Dybala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dybala duly obliges.
Tampolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dybala lands a jab.
Tampolla throws a chopping leg kick but Dybala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dybala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tampolla at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dybala works the jab nicely.
Tampolla swings for the body but Dybala moves out of range.
Dybala tests Tampolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tampolla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dybala is out of range and Tampolla settles back down.
Tampolla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dybala throws a body punch but Tampolla moves out of range.
Dybala scores with a body shot.
Tampolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dybala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampolla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dybala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Dybala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dybala scores with a punch to the head.
Tampolla closes the distance and pushes Dybala back into the cage.
Dybala gets through Tampolla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dybala.
Dybala lands a left hand.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tampolla wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Tampolla has Dybala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dybala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tampolla tries a body shot but Dybala blocks it.
Paulo Dybala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dybala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tampolla or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Tampolla looking for a takedown.
Dybala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tampolla.
Tampolla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Dybala.
Dybala struggles to land a body shot inside as Tampolla controls his hands.
Tampolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dybala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tampolla wants a takedown.
Dybala scores with a shoulder strike.
Dybala is working Tampolla over against the cage.
Dybala lands a body punch.
A short right from Dybala on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dybala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tampolla wants a takedown but no success here.
Tampolla wants a takedown.
Dybala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
A short right from Dybala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Tampolla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Tampolla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dybala is defending well.
Tampolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dybala pushes Tampolla up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander Tampolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dybala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tampolla.
Paulo Dybala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from Dybala.
Tampolla is trying to drag Dybala to the mat but Dybala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dybala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dybala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Dybala!
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