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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Smoke (ranked 5647 p4p, 569 weight class) and Pio Valenzuela (ranked 5579 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
25
221 lbs
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195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Smoke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pio Valenzuela! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valenzuela is in Smoke's guard. Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving. Smoke looking to control.
Valenzuela is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smoke controls Valenzuela momentarily but Valenzuela frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smoke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Valenzuela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Valenzuela should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Valenzuela has gone for a leg lock! Smoke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valenzuela's guard.
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Valenzuela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smoke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valenzuela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smoke is aware though and is defending well. Smoke trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom. Smoke wanted to stand there but Valenzuela had control of the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Valenzuela is adopting a defensive guard.
Smoke drops back looking for a leg! Valenzuela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valenzuela manages to kick Smoke off! Smoke jumps back into Valenzuela's guard. Smoke trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenzuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Valenzuela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Smoke passes Valenzuela's left leg - he's now in half guard. Valenzuela tries to kick Smoke off but Smoke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Smoke passes into side control, despite Valenzuela's attempt to control the position.
Valenzuela is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Valenzuela is trying to work for a sweep but Smoke has mounted him!
Smoke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Valenzuela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smoke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoke working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Valenzuela turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smoke off and cradles Valenzuela's limp body as Smoke celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chief Smoke! A victorious Chief Smoke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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