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Yes, Dan "The Hitman" Moret is just as big, strong, mean and brutal as advertised.

Moret entered the main event of Thursday's "A Night of Title Fights" at Treasure Island Resort and Casino with a perfect 9-0 record (5-0 for Brutaal Genesis). The standout Minnesota amateur was looking for a test against Ambition's "Handsome" Lance Harding.

He also was looking to defend his Brutaal Genesis 155-pound title. Moret did just that, and he did it with a vicious knockout that left Harding bloody and bruised in his own corner.

The fighters immediately engaged, but Moret landed a series of rights that sent Harding backward. After Moret secured his Thai clinch, he landed several big, clean knees to Harding's chin. Harding dropped briefly, but he recovered and looked for a single-leg takedown.

Moret powered through the attempt, though, and gained top position. But Harding started looking for submissions immediately, and Moret backed away, forcing Harding back to his feet.

As soon as the fighters engaged again, Moret landed another huge left. Another brutal combination and a series of lefts sent Harding back into his corner again. Moret grabbed the Thai clinch again, and he