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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Valero (ranked 3459 p4p, 5922 weight class) and Mason Island (ranked 459 p4p, 692 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 cm 25 275 2 - 0 - 0 |
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206 cm 20 270 2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Knockout power |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Valero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mason Island! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Island clinches up with Valero and pushes him back against the cage. Valero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Valero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Island blocks it with crossed arms. Valero letting Island take a breather here. Valero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Island or not. Valero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Island's efforts to push away. Island looking to slow down the pace here. Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valero tries to bum rush Island with a series of wild strikes but Island uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Island ducks under a wild hook from Valero. Island darts in looking for a takedown but Valero gets double underhooks and turns Island into the cage. Valero attempts a counter takedown but Island avoids it well and moves away. Valero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Valero scores with a nice short uppercut. Valero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Island or not.
That's one minute gone in the round. Island trying to control the position but instead, Valero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Island into the cage. Valero lands a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Valero.
Valero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Valero manages to break the clinch.
Valero closes the distance and pushes Island back into the cage. A short right from Valero on the inside. Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Island backwards. Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Island tries for a takedown but Valero manages to get underhooks.
Island is looking for a takedown. Valero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Felix Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Island. Island looks winded! Valero digs a right hand underneath Island's ribcage. Island let out a lung full of air as it connected. Valero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Valero with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mason Island has been cut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Valero. 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! Island tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Island tries to circle away but Valero has him pinned against the cage. Valero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Island. Valero lands with a short head shot on the inside. Valero scores with a hook to the body. Valero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Valero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Island. Valero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valero connects with a right that clearly hurt Island. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Valero proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Island collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Valero! Felix Valero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
45% |
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