PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blank (ranked 2822 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Jan Klauss (ranked 312 p4p, 240 weight class). 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.

Blank
vs
Klauss

225 cm
19
265
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
248
4 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Klauss.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klauss has time to react.

It looks like Jan Klauss has been cut.
Klauss misses with a double jab
and Blank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klauss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blank scores with a jab. Klauss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Blank counters with a nice right hand that sends Klauss toppling to the canvas! Klauss scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blank finish him?!

Klauss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Klauss takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Blank sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Klauss bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.