PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faze Wrecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrecker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Chase the Ace. Rook is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr Krinkle. Faze Wrecker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wrecker
vs
Rook

196 cm
24
285 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
285 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faze Wrecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Rook!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecker blocks a jab.
Rook digs a good body shot into Wrecker's ribs.
Wrecker slaps away a takedown attempt from Rook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rook misses with a straight left.
Yuri Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wrecker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrecker wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrecker. That snapped Rook's head back.

It looks like Yuri Rook has been cut.
Rook throws a right hand that misses
and Wrecker counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wrecker pushes Rook up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrecker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wrecker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrecker digs a right hand into Rook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rook's gas tank.
Rook looks gassed!
Wrecker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Wrecker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Wrecker scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Wrecker.
Rook takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Wrecker.
Wrecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rook blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrecker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrecker misses with a knee to the head.
Wrecker tries a body shot but Rook blocks it.
Rook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wrecker landing knees to the body.
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!
Wrecker lands a body punch.
Wrecker lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wrecker lands a hook that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Wrecker lands with a light punch inside.
Wrecker tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Wrecker back against the cage.
Wrecker misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Wrecker.
Rook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Wrecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrecker chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Wrecker clinches up against the cage.
Rook is trying to break free.
Wrecker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That has opened up Yuri Rook's cut even more.
Wrecker lands with a right to the head.

Rook is rocked!
Wrecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rook blocks with his arms.
Rook can't break the clinch.
Wrecker lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrecker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrecker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrecker is working Rook over against the cage.
Wrecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rook tries to pull guard but Wrecker won't allow it.
Faze Wrecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Rook.
Wrecker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rook's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook takes a shot to the head.
Wrecker lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rook is trying to force a seperation but Wrecker has the dominant position.
Wrecker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rooks head.
Rook is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrecker finish him?

Wrecker breaks the clinch.

Wrecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rook seems to have recovered his senses.
Wrecker lands with a light punch inside.
Wrecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wrecker throws a big uppercut that drops Rook! More strikes from Wrecker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rook lies dazed against the cage as Wrecker celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faze Wrecker!
During a confident post fight interview, Faze Wrecker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.