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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Guiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dank's choice of entrance music: let the bodies hit the floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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278 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Guiliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank fails to land with a series of punches.
Guiliano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dank avoids it really well and circles away.
Dank misses with a body kick.
Dank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guiliano's guard.
Guiliano controlling Dank's posture.
Dank postures up.
Guiliano keeping full guard, as Dank tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank pushing down on Guiliano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guiliano tries to roll over but Dank keeps him under control.
Guiliano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dank looking to pass the guard.
Dank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guiliano's head.
Dank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dank wants to stand and escape but instead Guiliano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guiliano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dank dives on top into guard.
Guiliano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guiliano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guiliano working for a triangle but Dank defends it easily.
Dank is looking to work some ground and pound but Guiliano has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dank showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Dank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Guiliano controls Dank momentarily but Dank frees himself.
Dank stays in close to Guiliano's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guiliano.
Guiliano avoids the head kick by Dank.
Dank throws a head kick but Guiliano moves out of range.
Dank misses the shot to the body.
John Dank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guiliano defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dank dominated that round.
That's time! Guiliano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dank looks to land a combination. Guiliano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dank wants to pass the guard but Guiliano is keeping the position.
Guiliano has a closed guard, preventing Dank from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dank tries to free his leg and advance position but Guiliano is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dank misses with a few strikes there.
Dank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guiliano!
Guiliano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guiliano regains half guard.
Guiliano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guiliano.
Guiliano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank trying to control the position from guard on top but Guiliano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dank throwing strikes from guard but Guiliano blocks nicely.
Dank is looking to work some ground and pound but Guiliano has wrist control.
Guiliano trying to keep a closed guard but Dank is proving a slippery customer.
Dank throwing strikes but missing.
John Dank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guiliano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dank dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dank advances nicely into full mount.
Dank throws some wild stikes that Guiliano manages to avoid easily.
Guiliano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Guiliano is in a horrible position here. Dank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dank is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dank drops Guiliano with a beautiful combination! Guiliano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dank is looking for the KO!
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Guiliano get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Guiliano stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dank runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dank!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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