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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gray (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. John Dank acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
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190 cm
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278 lbs
12 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank works over Gray's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ben Gray has been cut.
Dank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Dank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
John Dank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dank misses with a few strikes there.
Dank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Dank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Dank throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Dank.
Dank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dank as he avoids it easily.
Dank works over Gray's head and body with a nice combination.
Ben Gray's cut is getting worse.
Dank throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
Dank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dank avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Gray. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooh!!! Dank has knocked Gray down with a huge combo! Dank steps away and waves a wobbly Gray back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Gray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dank manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray won't allow Dank to sweep him here.
Dank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dank is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dank pulls Gray in close to his closed guard and prevents Gray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gray stands up over Dank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dank tries to sprawl but Gray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dank tries to kick Gray off but Gray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gray controlling the action here.
Gray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dank manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dank tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ben Gray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dank misses with a body kick.
Dank throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dank is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gray rather than just go for the knockout.
Dank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dank throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
Dank feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down.
Dank throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dank works over Gray's head and body with a nice combination.
Dank throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Dank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray drives through with a takedown into Dank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dank keeping full guard, as Gray tries to pass.
Gray is looking to stand up but Dank won't let him.
Gray won't allow Dank to sweep him here.
Dank has his foot on Gray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gray works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dank working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dank wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Dank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray lands a couple of digs.
Dank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gray tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dank misses with a head kick.
Gray tries for a takedown but Dank circles away easily
and Dank counters with a left and a right that stings Gray.
Dank throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
Dank thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dank tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John Dank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dank scores with a three punch combo!
Dank throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dank pinned against the cage. Dank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dank thuds his shin into the meat of Gray's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dank scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jeez, Ben Gray's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dank digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Gray 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.
Dank throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Dank feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gray's calf.
Gray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dank.
Dank throws out a powerful jab.
Dank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dank avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gray's head.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dank stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken.
Gray has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Gray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Dank!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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