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Event:
The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Shelton digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs. Martinez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Shelton counters with a takedown into side control. Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Shelton is dominant here and he's now got Martinez's back! Shelton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shelton somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shelton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Shelton.
This has been an exciting period of action! Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but Shelton has full control of the position and if anything, Martinez has just worked his way into a worse spot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shelton connects with a big shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but Shelton has full control of the position and if anything, Martinez has just worked his way into a worse spot. Shelton looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T1# Shelton is landing big shots and Martinez is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobi Shelton! Kobi Shelton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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