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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, let the bodies hit the floor. Steele has chosen My Time as his entrance music. Jason Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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278 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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179 cm
32
175 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Steele avoids the head kick by Dank.
Steele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dank swivels and escapes.
John Dank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dank.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steele wants to control but Dank postures up.
Steele sneaks back into half guard.
Steele trying to control here.
Dank prevents Steele from improving his position.
Steele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steele.
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dank trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele is working an open guard so Dank takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dank defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele is pulling down on Dank's head. It's preventing any offense from Dank, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dank thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Dank that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Steele landing punches.
Steele scoring with strikes but Dank is staying in there.
Steele goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dank turns into him and now he's in Steele's guard.
Steele wants to sweep here but Dank controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dank passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele manages to get back to half guard.
Dank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steele breaks from Dank's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dank in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dank hang on?
Steele lands a big elbow.
Dank is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.
Steele lands a big shot there that rocks Dank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dank hang on?
Dank tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steele shoots in for a double leg but Dank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steele shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dank's guard.
Steele is working Dank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steele landing with the ground and pound.
Steele wants to control from the top but Dank keeps moving.
Dank wants to stand but Steele is controlling the position.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele postures up and lands a big shot to Dank's brow.
Steele lands a couple of digs.
Steele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele postures up in Dank's guard and throws a big left but Dank blocks it.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele is working Dank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but Dank has wrist control.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele throws an elbow that misses. Dank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steele's guard. Nice move by Dank!
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Dank is proving a slippery customer.
Steele working for a triangle but Dank defends it easily.
Steele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeping full guard, as Dank tries to pass.
Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dank's guard.
Steele throws a strike but Dank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steele 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dank is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
Dank trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dank looking to pass the guard.
Dank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jason Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steele is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because John Dank wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Dank.
Danga de danga de dang - Dank scores with a four punch combination!
Steele looks for a takedown but Dank sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Dank.
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!
Dank throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dank's waist but Dank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steele off to one side.
John Dank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele has his takedown stuffed
and Dank counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele tries to roll over but Dank keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dank throws a head kick that Steele semi-blocks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dank.
Steele misses with a strike from the bottom.
Steele is trying to control Dank's posture but Dank avoids it.
Dank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steele gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steele punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele actively working from the bottom here.
Steele wants to improve his position but Dank is controlling well.
Dank is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steele!
Steele manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Dank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steele has Dank pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank wants to stand but Steele is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steele is looking for a kimura here.
Steele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
John Dank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dank is looking to escape.
Dank is trying to escape back to his feet but Steele uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Steele throws a strike aimed at the side of Dank's head but Dank avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele working the head with strikes.
Steele landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steele swings around for an armbar but Dank sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steele's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dank postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dank defends well.
Dank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dank thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
A relieved looking Jason Steele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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