PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank has chosen let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smokealot
vs
Dank

190 cm
22
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
278 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Hilo Nutrition Laundry 95 %

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dank misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smokealot.

Dank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Smokealot makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dank throws the kick towards the body but Smokealot avoids it.
Smokealot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smokealot thows a body shot but no joy.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown but Dank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dank scoring well with a low kick there.
Smokealot tries to clinch up

and Dank counters with a takedown into side control.
Smokealot is looking for a sweep.

Dank decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dank.
Smokealot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smokealot defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dank is out of range.

Dank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smokealot's guard.
Smokealot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dank won't allow Smokealot to sweep him here.
Dank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Smokealot is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smokealot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Smokealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smokealot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dank pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smokealot is trying to stand back up but Dank is controlling him
Dank controlling the pace.
Dank is thwarting Smokealot's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dank tries to pass to full mount but Smokealot defends it.
Smokealot trying to hold on to Dank's head to control him but Dank postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dank throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smokealot shoots in looking for a takedown but Dank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smokealot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dank as he avoids it easily.
Smokealot is breathing heavily.

Dank scores a takedown into full mount!
Smokealot is looking to improve his position but Dank isn't that keen on the idea.
Dank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dank is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smokealot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dank landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dank with the ground and pound from mount.
Smokealot is trying to escape the mount.
Dank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smokealot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dank stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dank tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Dank.
Smokealot checks a low kick from Dank.
Dank fails with the takedown.
Smokealot cracks a nice hook into Dank's ribs.

Dank drives through with a takedown into Smokealot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Smokealot has his foot on Dank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dank works his way back into a safe position though.
Smokealot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dank is controlling him.

Dank decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dank slips a jab and a cross from Smokealot.
Sir Smokealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokealot tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Smokealot is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dank shoots in and bounces Smokealot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Dank gets to his feet. Smokealot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smokealot but Smokealot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smokealot at a distance.
Smokealot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokealot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dank pinned against the cage. Dank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Dank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smokealot is looking to control Dank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smokealot avoid being mounted?
Smokealot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smokealot wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank controlling the pace.
Smokealot wants to get back to full guard.
Dank winds up and cracks Smokealot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dank controlling the action here.
Smokealot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smokealot wants to get back to his feet.

Dank seems to be looking for submissions.
Dank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smokealot defending well though.
Smokealot wants to improve his position but Dank is controlling well.
Dank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dank is thwarting Smokealot's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Dank wants to work for an arm triangle but Smokealot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smokealot wants to get back to full guard.
Dank content to control rather than advance.
Dank is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dank decides to stand up.
Dank slaps away a takedown attempt from Smokealot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smokealot but Smokealot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smokealot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dank defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Smokealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Smokealot.
Smokealot shoots in looking for a takedown but Dank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smokealot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smokealot wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Smokealot misses with a head kick.
Dank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Smokealot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dank.

Smokealot moves into range and clinches up with Dank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Smokealot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smokealot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dank stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice straight punches there by Dank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokealot closes the distance and clinches up with Dank, looking for a takedown. Smokealot pushes Dank against the cage but Dank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Dank.
Dank avoids the head kick by Smokealot.
Smokealot shoots for a double leg takedown but Dank sprawls well. He's pushed Smokealot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smokealot as he jumps to the side.
Dank misses with a takedown attempt - Smokealot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokealot is looking to clinch but Dank is avoiding it.
Smokealot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smokealot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smokealot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smokealot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dank somewhat.
Dank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smokealot swivels and escapes.
Smokealot fails with the takedown.
Dank keeps the fight on the outside.
Dank throws a hook but Smokealot avoids it easily.
Sir Smokealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smokealot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smokealot duly obliges.

Smokealot has Dank up against the cage in a clinch.
Smokealot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smokealot after a bit of a struggle.
Sir Smokealot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dank.
Smokealot wants to get back to striking at distance but Dank won't allow it.

Smokealot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smokealot ducks right into an uppercut from Dank.

Dank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dank controlling the pace.

Dank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smokealot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smokealot wants to control but Dank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smokealot is trying to stand back up but Dank is controlling him
Smokealot wants to control but Dank is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smokealot!
Dank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dank lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smokealot hang on?
Dank controlling his opponent.
Smokealot tries to hold on but Dank pushes him away.
Dank trying to control but Smokealot is having none of it.
Dank avoids the attempt from Smokealot to control.

Dank is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smokealot doesn't manage to clinch there - Dank circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smokealot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smokealot has a takedown stuffed.
John Dank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smokealot leaves Dank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sir Smokealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown but Dank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smokealot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smokealot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dank shoots in but Smokealot avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot tries to clinch but Dank is having none of it.

Dank throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smokealot was covering up waiting for the punch and Dank finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Smokealot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokealot keeping full guard, as Dank tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Smokealot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dank stops Smokealot from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dank stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dank fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Smokealot misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dank 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for John Dank!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for John Dank!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for John Dank!

John Dank wins by unanimous decision!