EUFC 69 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton has chosen A Small Victory as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dangerfield
vs
Renton

188 cm
23
239 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton closes the distance and clinches up with Dangerfield, looking for a takedown. Renton pushes Dangerfield against the cage but Dangerfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Renton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Dangerfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Renton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renton backwards.
Dangerfield cracks Renton with a nice body shot.
Renton misses with some punches.
Dangerfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dangerfield digs a right hand underneath Renton's ribcage. Renton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Renton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dangerfield walks away with a smile on his face. Renton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Renton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dangerfield.
Renton is looking to clinch.
Renton slips a jab and a cross from Dangerfield.
Renton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Renton looks gassed!

Dangerfield instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Dangerfield on the inside.
Dangerfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Renton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renton is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dangerfield doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Renton crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Renton's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Dangerfield!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIZZ NESS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Lederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lederman has chosen Poppa Large as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

NESS
vs
Lederman

198 cm
22
267 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
240 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BIZZ NESS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Lederman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lederman drives through and clinches with NESS against the cage.
Lederman pushes NESS back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Lederman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lederman tries to clinch there but NESS circles away.
Lederman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NESS.
Lederman tries to clinch up but NESS circles away and keeps his distance.
Lederman looks to land a combination but NESS avoids it well.
Lederman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lederman drives through and clinches with NESS against the cage.

Lederman breaks from the clinch.
NESS keeps the fight on the outside.

NESS shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than NESS was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lederman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lederman is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Lederman really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lederman regains half guard.
Lederman tries to get to full guard but NESS has control of the leg.
Lederman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

NESS is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NESS is breathing heavily.
Lederman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of NESS's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take NESS's back!
Lederman has NESS flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lederman scores with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NESS is covering up but some of the strikes from Lederman are getting through and doing damage.

It looks like BIZZ NESS has been cut.
NESS covers up after that shot from Lederman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lederman cracks NESS with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing NESS from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

BIZZ NESS's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at BIZZ NESS's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harold Lederman!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Stereo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Malone
vs
Stereo

190 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Stereo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Stereo coming out on top.

Stereo scores a takedown into full mount!
Stereo lands with some strikes.
Stereo prevents Malone from getting the reversal.
Stereo lands with some strikes.
Malone is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Stereo.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stereo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malone is in a horrible position here. Stereo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Malone is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stereo lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Malone! Stereo sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Malone and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rami Stereo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deal Damatter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Miller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Damatter
vs
Miller

185 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deal Damatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Damatter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Damatter sits in half guard.

Damatter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Damatter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Damatter wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damatter is stalling in the full guard.
Miller controls Damatter momentarily but Damatter frees himself.
Damatter trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damatter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Damatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller wants to clinch up but Damatter keeps it at a distance.
Damatter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Damatter wants it to stay on the feet.

Miller darts in and clinches Damatter up against the cage.
Miller jumps guard but Damatter stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deal Damatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Damatter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
Damatter lands a body shot in the clinch.

Damatter decides to pull guard.

Damatter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller trying to control but Damatter is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Damatter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller looks gassed!
Damatter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Damatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damatter controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.

Damatter has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Damatter is looking to sinch up a triangle. Miller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Damatter's body to avoid the submission. Damatter has instead reached around Miller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Damatter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deal Damatter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson's entrance music is This Calling by All That Remains. A fine choice. Nate Richardson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yrjo Pieru's chin.

Richardson
vs
Pieru

180 cm
25
174 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

181 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Pieru!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pieru has managed to clinch.

Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Pieru shoots in but no luck this time.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pieru was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Richardson swinging wilding here.
Nate Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pieru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a body kick.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pieru shoots in but no luck this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Richardson.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson throws a hook but Pieru blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Pieru avoids them all with ease.
Richardson misses with the combination.

Pieru gets the takedown into side control.
Pieru cracks Richardson with a big elbow.
Richardson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Pieru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richardson moves into full guard.
Richardson controlling Pieru's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson has momentary wrist control but Pieru slips an elbow through the middle.

Pieru is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is controlling Pieru's posture.
Pieru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pieru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Pieru is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pieru working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson controlling the pace for now.
Pieru is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pieru wants to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.

Richardson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Richardson lands a big head kick that sends Pieru tumbling to the mat! Richardson takes a step backwards and waves Pieru back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Pieru is rocked!

It looks like Yrjo Pieru has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Richardson engages and cracks Pieru with a massive lead left hook - Pieru tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Richardson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Richardson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Steele
vs
Cruz

195 cm
21
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

215 cm
25
225 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Cruz tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.

Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Steele Rushes Cruz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cruz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Steele Piles on the pressure and Cruz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Steele!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and punishment cruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blade kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Whom the Bell Tolls. The crowd seem to be enjoying cruel's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blade
vs
cruel

185 cm
23
182 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

178 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, punishment cruel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
cruel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
cruel throws a front kick aimed at Blade's knee but Blade avoids it well.
cruel throws a right hand that Blade ducks under and follows up with a left that Blade also avoids with ease.
Blade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blade thuds his right hand into cruel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blade scores with a punch to the head.
cruel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blade swinging wilding here.
cruel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
cruel doesn't manage to clinch there - Blade circles away.
Blade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blade throws a right hand that cruel ducks under and follows up with a left that cruel also avoids with ease.
Blade throws a right and a left that cruel avoids nicely.
cruel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Blade does no damage.
cruel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blade throws a left and a right that both miss
and cruel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cruel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blade circles away quickly and effectively.
Blade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from cruel.
Blade misses with a combination
and cruel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blade's knee momentarily.
Blade misses with a double jab
and cruel counters with a three punch combo that has Blade backing up. Blade nods at cruel to acknowledge the strikes.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Blade throws a series of punches but cruel moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from cruel.

cruel closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Blade as the two fighters clinch.
cruel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
cruel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bobby Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade avoids the body shot from cruel.
Blade moves into range and connects with a jab.
cruel throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
cruel throws a jab when Blade was well out of range.
cruel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
punishment cruel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blade scores with a nice strike.
cruel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
cruel scores with a three punch combo!
Blade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blade tries to bum rush cruel with a series of wild strikes but cruel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
cruel throws a series of strikes that have Blade backpedaling.
cruel missing with a left hand there. Blade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and cruel counters with a series of strikes. Blade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.
cruel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

cruel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cruel trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
cruel controls from within his opponent's guard.
cruel trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
cruel pushing down on Blade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
cruel wants to take a breather but Blade is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
cruel throwing shots but Blade is blocking nicely.
cruel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blade.

cruel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but cruel slips the punch.
cruel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

cruel clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

punishment cruel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

cruel looks to score with a jab to the body but Blade is just out of range.
punishment cruel seems to be getting the better of the standup.

cruel rushes Blade and presses him up against the cage.
Blade is looking to control cruel's arms but cruel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blade has his back to the cage.
cruel tries to break free but Blade pushes him back against the cage.

cruel manages to break the clinch.
cruel throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
cruel tries to close the distance and clinch but Blade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
cruel throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
Blade throws a quick inside leg kick.
cruel slips a jab from Blade.
cruel fails in his attempt to clinch.
cruel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blade cracks cruel with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for cruel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but cruel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
cruel is breathing heavily.
cruel stalks Blade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blade's face. Blade staggers backwards, shaken.
cruel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade lands a slapping body shot.
cruel avoids a punch combination nicely.
cruel fails in his attempt to clinch.
cruel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
cruel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
cruel slips a jab and a cross from Blade.
Blade tried to score with a low kick but cruel checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Blade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blade.
Blade scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
cruel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blade throws a series of punches but cruel avoids them all with ease.
cruel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade shoots in but cruel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
cruel connects with a solid leg kick.
cruel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blade.
cruel just misses with a punch to the body.
Blade has his takedown stuffed
letting cruel counter with a right hand.
cruel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
cruel throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
cruel doesn't manage to clinch there - Blade circles away.
cruel throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
cruel fails with an attempt to clinch.
cruel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
cruel throws a looping overhand right but Blade ducks down to avoid it.
Blade missing with a left hand there. cruel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blade throws a series of punches but cruel moves out of range.
cruel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

cruel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blade throws an elbow that misses.

cruel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
cruel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
Nice body punch from Blade.
Blade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Blade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. cruel did well to prevent Blade getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

cruel has one foot on Blade's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
cruel throws a series of strikes that have Blade backpedaling.
A slapping leg kick lands for cruel.

cruel moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade taking a breather.

cruel breaks the clinch.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
cruel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
cruel tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
Blade throws the left hand but cruel avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Blade misses
and cruel counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by cruel misses
and Blade counters with a right hand to the body.
cruel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blade takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blade counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Blade dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

cruel throws a half hearted mid kick.
cruel is looking to chop away at Blade's legs.
cruel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
cruel throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
cruel ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
cruel throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
Blade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blade looks to land a left hand but cruel moved out of range nicely.
cruel is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Blade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but cruel circles away quickly and effectively.
Bobby Blade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blade lands with a hook. cruel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blade.
Blade drops his hands momentarily and cruel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cruel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Blade.
Blade misses with a double jab.
Blade's corner calls for a 1-2. Blade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blade looks to land a combination but cruel avoids it well.
Blade misses with a series of wild punches.

cruel clinches up against the cage.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
cruel goes for a takedown attempt but Blade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
cruel throws a sloppy head kick and Blade moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
cruel misses with a combination
and Blade counters with a one-two to the body.
Blade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

cruel pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
cruel lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
cruel blocks an elbow strike from Blade.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
cruel misses with some punches.
Blade being controlled against the cage.
cruel takes an elbow to the forehead.
cruel tries to break free but Blade pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cruel tries to break the clinch but Blade is controlling the position.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Blade missing with knees to the body.

cruel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Blade misses
and cruel counters with a left and a right that stings Blade.
cruel avoids the head kick by Blade.
Blade misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Blade is predictable there
and cruel counters with a stiff right hand.
Blade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Blade both land. Nice combination.

cruel has closed the distance and engaged Blade in a clinch.
cruel is trying to break the clinch but Blade is controlling him.

cruel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
cruel misses with a wild combination.
Blade swats away the attempt to clinch by cruel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade lands a nice looking body shot.
cruel looks to land a combination but Blade avoids it well.
cruel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
cruel slips a jab from Blade.
Blade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blade misses with a shot to the body
and cruel counters with a one-two to the body.
cruel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blade misses with a looping right.
cruel lands with a nice combination. Blade backs away looking to recover.
cruel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
cruel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Blade catches cruel right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Blade.
I think Blade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Blade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valio Hristov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halibut Halibut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Halibut's choice of entrance music: Peter You Suck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hristov
vs
Halibut

175 cm
22
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fenrir Fightgear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valio Hristov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halibut Halibut!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hristov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hristov slips under a jab.
Hristov throws a nice looking combination but Halibut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halibut closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Halibut closes the distance and pushes Hristov back into the cage.
Halibut scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Valio Hristov has been cut.
Halibut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hristov.

Halibut has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hristov is trying to keep an underhook but Halibut manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hristov wants to control but Halibut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halibut content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Halibut has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hristov trying to hold on to Halibut's head to control him but Halibut postures up.
Halibut prevents Hristov from improving his position.
Hristov trying to hold on to Halibut's head to control him but Halibut postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halibut content to control rather than advance.
Hristov wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Halibut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halibut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hristov's head.
Hristov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hristov throws a right hand that Halibut ducks under and follows up with a left that Halibut also avoids with ease.

Halibut forces Hristov back against the cage and clinches.
Hristov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halibut.
Halibut missing with knees to the body.

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.
Halibut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Halibut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halibut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hristov is defending well for now.
Halibut lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Hristov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halibut lands a nice elbow.
Halibut keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hristov's efforts to push away.
Halibut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Halibut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hristov avoids it.

Halibut pulls Hristov into guard.
Hristov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halibut is keeping the position for now.
Hristov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halibut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hristov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halibut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hristov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hristov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halibut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halibut wants to sweep but no luck.
Halibut looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hristov misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halibut.
Halibut is looking to score with low kicks.
Halibut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hristov.

Halibut gets a clinch.
Hristov tries to break the clinch but Halibut is controlling the position.
Halibut working Hristov over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halibut lands an elbow that stopped Hristov in his tracks for a moment.

Halibut gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Halibut seems content to control.

Halibut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hristov defends it well.
Hristov wants to improve his position but Halibut is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halibut in particular looking to stall.
Halibut wants to take a breather but Hristov is having none of it.
Hristov wants to control but Halibut is keeping busy.
Hristov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halibut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halibut's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hristov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halibut Halibut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valio Hristov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hristov throws a hook but Halibut avoids it easily.
Hristov throws a right and a left that Halibut avoids nicely.
Halibut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hristov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halibut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halibut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hristov.
Halibut Halibut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hristov tries to bum rush Halibut with a series of wild strikes but Halibut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halibut scores with a push kick.
Halibut slips under a jab from Hristov.
Hristov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Halibut counters by clinching up.
Halibut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Halibut.
Hristov is trying to break the clinch but Halibut has him pressed against the cage.
Hristov tries to break free but Halibut pushes him back against the cage.
Hristov managing to block the knees to the body from Halibut.
Hristov is trying to break the clinch but Halibut is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halibut tightens his grip and picks Hristov up, before dumping him to the ground. Hristov manages to land in guard.

Hristov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halibut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halibut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hristov looking for a guillotine here but Halibut defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halibut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halibut pushes down on Hristov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hristov trying to control but Halibut postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halibut keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halibut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hristov gets back to full guard.
Hristov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hristov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halibut is aware though and is defending well.
Halibut advances position into side control!
Hristov is trying to improve his position.
Hristov can't do much from the bottom here.
Hristov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halibut controlling the position.
Hristov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hristov is working to get back to half guard.
Halibut controlling from the full mount.
Hristov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halibut controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hristov is working to get back to half guard.
Halibut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Halibut.
Halibut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hristov tries to hold on but Halibut postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halibut Halibut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valio Hristov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hristov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hristov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halibut counters with a good low kick that Hristov was not able to check.

Halibut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hristov sprawls well initially but Halibut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hristov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halibut pulls his head out easily.
Hristov trying to control from the bottom.
Halibut seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halibut passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hristov!
Hristov tries to hold on but Halibut postures up.
Halibut 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hristov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halibut with good strikes from the mount here!
Halibut lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hristov hang on?
Halibut lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hristov hang on?
Halibut lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hristov is looking to improve his position but Halibut isn't that keen on the idea.
Halibut is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hristov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Halibut controlling from the full mount.
Halibut connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hristov working to try and regain half guard.
Halibut lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Halibut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Halibut controlling from mount.
Hristov tries to reverse the position but Halibut maintains control.
Hristov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halibut landing punches.
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!
Halibut controlling the position easily from mount.
Halibut connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Hristov is rocked!
Hristov is in a horrible position here. Halibut smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Halibut lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hristov hang on?
Oh Hristov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hristov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hristov seems to have got his legs back now.
Halibut throws some wild stikes that Hristov manages to avoid easily.
Halibut controlling from mount.
Halibut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hristov can't escape the position.
The referee warns Hristov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hristov tries to hold on but Halibut pushes him away.

Halibut goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hristov is on top in guard.
Hristov wants to control from the top but Halibut keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Halibut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halibut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hristov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halibut is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hristov wants to control from the top but Halibut keeps moving.
Halibut 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.
Halibut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Halibut throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hristov escapes and throws Halibut's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Valio Hristov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halibut Halibut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hristov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Halibut is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halibut Halibut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halibut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halibut Halibut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen Kiss - God of Thunder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thor
vs
Drake

190 cm
25
215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Drake!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake misses with a kick to the body.
Thor misses with a few strikes there.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Thor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Drake!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
Thor content just to control the position here.
Drake working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake blocking the ground and pound.
Thor fails to move to back control.
Thor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thor avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
Thor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Drake?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drake working to try and regain half guard.

Thor is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thor extends the arm and Drake is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Thor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charyak comes to the cage accompanied by Guns and Roses- Welcome to the Jungle. Dean Martin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Charyak's chin.

Charyak
vs
Martin

190 cm
25
258 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
282 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Knock Out Artistry
New Era Nutrition (156Q REC/STA $50)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Charyak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Charyak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charyak throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Charyak.
Martin looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charyak tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Charyak lands a big uppercut and Martin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Martin looks OK. Charyak waves Martin back to his feet!

It looks like Dean Martin has been cut.
Charyak lands a brutal uppercut that launches Martin off his feet! Martin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Charyak!
Craig Charyak retains his heavyweight title!