PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Guiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guiliano
vs
Macdonald

205 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

200 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Guiliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vince Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guiliano counters with a right hand to the body.

Guiliano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Macdonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Guiliano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Macdonald working for a triangle but Guiliano defends it easily.
Guiliano wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guiliano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guiliano trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Macdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guiliano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Macdonald has momentary wrist control but Guiliano slips an elbow through the middle.
Macdonald is trying to control the position but Guiliano postures up.
Guiliano trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Guiliano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guiliano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macdonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Guiliano has gone for a leg lock! Macdonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guiliano's guard.
Macdonald wants to pass the guard but Guiliano is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald pushing down on Guiliano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guiliano 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.
Guiliano has his hands clasped together around Macdonald's back. He's all about the action.
Guiliano gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Guiliano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guiliano chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guiliano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macdonald's head.
Macdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guiliano is one step ahead there.
Guiliano wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.

Guiliano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guiliano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald controls Guiliano momentarily but Guiliano frees himself.
Guiliano wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
Guiliano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macdonald's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Macdonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guiliano wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
Macdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guiliano wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Guiliano from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Guiliano dominated that round.
That's time! Guiliano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Macdonald falls off balance throwing a combination

and Guiliano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macdonald won't be happy with that.

Guiliano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macdonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Guiliano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guiliano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guiliano working the ground and pound from side control.

Guiliano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald gets underhooks to prevent Guiliano's takedown attempt.
Guiliano blocks a body shot from Macdonald.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Guiliano won't allow it.
Macdonald is trying to drag Guiliano to the mat but Guiliano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Macdonald is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is trying to stall.
Macdonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Guiliano won't allow it.
Salvatore Guiliano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Macdonald.
Guiliano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guiliano is struggling to control the position.
Guiliano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guiliano stops a takedown attempt from Macdonald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guiliano is defending well.
Macdonald is trying to push Guiliano away but Guiliano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Guiliano won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macdonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guiliano walks away with a smile on his face. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Macdonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Guiliano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Guiliano tightens his grip and picks Macdonald up, before dumping him to the ground. Macdonald manages to land in guard.
Guiliano trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macdonald is trying to keep Guiliano in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald wants to sweep but no luck.

Guiliano stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Guiliano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Guiliano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guiliano postures up in Macdonald's guard and throws a big left but Macdonald blocks it.
Guiliano forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guiliano wants to work for an arm triangle but Macdonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Guiliano is working for a kimura but Macdonald is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Guiliano 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!

Guiliano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guiliano wants it to stay on the feet.
Guiliano tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macdonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guiliano dives in and scores a takedown into Macdonald's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guiliano throws a strike but Macdonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guiliano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macdonald's guard.
Guiliano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Guiliano stands up from Macdonald's guard - Guiliano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Macdonald looks for a takedown but Guiliano sprawls well.
Salvatore Guiliano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Macdonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
Guiliano closes the distance and clinches up with Macdonald, looking for a takedown. Guiliano pushes Macdonald against the cage but Macdonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Guiliano, looking for a takedown. Macdonald pushes Guiliano against the cage but Guiliano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Macdonald gets caught napping as Guiliano dives in and scores a takedown. Macdonald manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald lands an upkick as Guiliano stands over him.
Macdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guiliano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Macdonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guiliano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guiliano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guiliano trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.

Guiliano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macdonald, up you get!
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guiliano as he avoids it easily.
Guiliano misses with a takedown attempt - Macdonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macdonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guiliano's waist but Guiliano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macdonald off to one side.

Guiliano gets a double leg takedown into Macdonald's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guiliano wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
Guiliano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macdonald is trying to control the position but Guiliano postures up.
Guiliano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macdonald's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guiliano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macdonald is trying to hold Guiliano in close to prevent damage but Guiliano has managed to pass into half guard.
Macdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guiliano is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guiliano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macdonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guiliano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Guiliano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guiliano, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

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