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Event:
VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Valero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valero lands a right hand.
Valero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valero works on Be's body with a couple of short punches.
Be tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Be definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valero lands a right hand.
A short right from Be on the inside.
Be manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Valero - that landed with a thud.
Valero tries a body shot but Be blocks it.
Valero tries to throw a body punch but Be avoids it by throwing Valero back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Be.
Good body shot from Valero.
Be misses with a punch on the inside.
Valero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valero throws a punch but it's blocked by Be.
Valero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Be tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Be blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valero tries to work over Be's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Be tries to break the clinch but Valero is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valero as Be tries to tie him up.
Be misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valero lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Be escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Felix Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Jota Be has been cut.
Valero throws a jab but it's blocked by Be.
Be avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valero throws a hook but Be avoids it easily.
Valero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valero slips under a jab.
Be motions for Valero to come forward. Be throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Valero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Be looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Be throws a body kick that misses.
Valero tries to clinch but Be is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Be throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valero throws a lazy right hand but Be sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Be throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Valero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Valero has knocked Be down with a huge combo! Valero steps away and waves a wobbly Be back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Be scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Be counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.
Be moves out of range as Valero strikes.
Valero ducks under a wild hook from Be.
Valero checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Valero misses the target.
Be appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Be checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Be misses with a hook.#CL2#
Valero closes the distance and clinches.
Be has a couple of punches blocked by Valero.
Valero working aggressively here.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Be's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Be backwards.
Be lands a nice uppercut.
Valero misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Be.
Be has had enough of the clinch but Valero keeps him there for the moment.
Be has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Be creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Be's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Be looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Valero drives through and clinches with Be against the cage.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Be fails to land.
Valero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Be's elbow.
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!
Valero misses with a punch on the inside.
Be has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Be working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Be wants to break free but Valero has control.
Be gets through Valero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Be scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Be.
Valero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Be takes a swing at Valero's ribcage but misses.
Valero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valero wants to counter with a clinch but Be pushes him away.
Be throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Valero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Valero catches Be right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Be checks a leg kick.
Valero blocks a jab.
Be moves away from the strike by Valero.
Sloppy strikes from Valero. Those never looked like landing.
Valero misses with a body shot.
Valero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Be.
Valero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero fails to land with a series of punches.
Be looks to land a combination but Valero avoids it well.
Valero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Be swings for the body but Valero moves out of range.
Valero thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Be ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valero moves away.
Be scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valero lands a jab to Be's midsection.
Be throws a jab but it's blocked by Valero.
Be wants to land a leg kick but Valero is out of range.
Be throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Be has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Be misses with a hook from the clinch.
Be lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Be manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Valero drops Be with a beautiful combination! Be stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valero is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Be is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Valero has managed to clinch.
Oh Be is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Felix Valero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Be takes a shot to the head.
Be's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Be fails to land.
Be misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Be. #BC#
Be's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Be counters with a straight right hand.
Be seems to have got his legs back now.
Valero throws a hook but Be avoids it easily.
Be throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Be looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valero avoids the head kick by Be.
Valero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick from Valero, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valero misses with a combination
and Valero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Be scores with a decent looking hook.
Be jabs Valero right on the nose. Valero blinks but takes it well.
Be throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Be misses with a hook. Valero ducked under it nicely.
Valero lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#Jota Be's cut is getting worse.
Valero tries to close the distance and clinch but Be swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valero throws a one two combo.
Valero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Be manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Felix Valero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valero swinging wildly here.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Be takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Valero takes a swing at Be's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Be throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valero tries to clinch but Be is having none of it.
Be scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Be was well out of range. Poor timing from Valero.
Be dodges the punch combination from Valero.
Valero scores with a punch to the head.
Valero lands a jab to the head.
Be throws a looping overhand right but Valero ducks down to avoid it.
Be showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Be swings for the body but Valero moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Valero thuds his right hand into Be's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Felix Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Be throws the left hand but Valero avoids the punch easily.
Valero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Be wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Be misses with a kick to the body.
Valero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Be throws a looping overhand right but Valero ducks down to avoid it.
Valero throws a leg kick but Be sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Valero backs away, Be returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valero slips a straight right by Be.
Be scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valero tries to clinch but Be moves out of range.
Valero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Be, as that shot connected.
Valero misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Be avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD#
Be drops Valero with a beautiful combination! Valero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Be is looking for the KO!#ROC#Valero is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Felix Valero's cut even more.
Valero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valero throws a poor cross that misses
and Be counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Valero badly! Be follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Valero out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Be finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jota Be! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Simionescu misses.
As Simionescu tries to get set, Valero tries to push him back and clinch up but Simionescu manages to avoid the attempt.
Valero throws a nice looking combination but Simionescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valero throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simionescu.
Simionescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valero lands with a light punch inside.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valero blocks an uppercut.
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.
Valero 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.
Simionescu misses with the head strike.
Valero blocks a body shot from Simionescu.
Valero blocks a body shot from Simionescu.
Valero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simionescu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simionescu.
Valero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valero has a couple of punches blocked by Simionescu.
Valero working aggressively here.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Valero.
#T1#
Valero prevents a body shot from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Simionescu misses with a body punch.
Simionescu prevents a body shot from Valero.
Simionescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valero.
Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Simionescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Simionescu breaks the clinch.
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simionescu manages to avoid it.
Simionescu wants to counter the offense by Valero and move into the clinch position.
Valero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simionescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valero.
Simionescu misses with a wild body shot.
Valero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valero sets himself, and Simionescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Valero avoids it this time.#CL2#
Simionescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Simionescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Valero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valero misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Simionescu.
Valero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simionescu wants to counter with a clinch but Valero pushes him away.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Simionescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simionescu clobbers Valero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valero moves forwards but Simionescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#Felix Valero's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Valero misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Simionescu.#KD2#
Simionescu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valero sprawling to the canvas! Valero rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simionescu finish him?!
#ROC2#Valero is rocked!
Simionescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valero misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simionescu.
A right hook to the body lands for Simionescu.
#T3#
Simionescu pushes Valero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Simionescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Simionescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a body shot.
Valero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simionescu to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Valero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Simionescu.
Simionescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simionescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valero.
Valero seems to have got his legs back now.
Valero moves away from the strike by Simionescu.
Valero takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#Felix Valero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Valero throws out a leg kick but Simionescu moves out of range and Valero only half commits.
Simionescu slips a jab and a cross from Valero.
Valero misses with a straight right.
Valero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simionescu wants to counter with a clinch but Valero pushes him away.
A jab from Simionescu does it's job there.
Valero looks to land a left hand but Simionescu moved out of range nicely.
Simionescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valero throws out a loose jab but Simionescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simionescu feints a jab promting Valero to slip. Simionescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Valero moves away from the strike by Simionescu.
Valero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simionescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
Simionescu tries to counter with a clinch but Valero shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Simionescu misses.
Valero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Valero missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Valero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simionescu lands with a shot to the body.
Iulian Simionescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simionescu checks a low kick from Valero.
A slow jab from Valero misses its intended target.
Valero throws a series of punches but Simionescu moves out of range.
Valero misses with a wild body shot.
Simionescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Simionescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Felix Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valero tries to bum rush Simionescu with a series of wild strikes but Simionescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Simionescu lands a left and a right that send Valero crashing to the mat, dazed. Simionescu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simionescu moves away.
Simionescu slips a jab from Valero.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Simionescu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simionescu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simionescu cracks Valero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Jeez, Felix Valero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Simionescu works Valero's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Simionescu throws a lazy right hand but Valero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Valero misses.
Simionescu cracks Valero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felix Valero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iulian Simionescu!
After winning the bout, Iulian Simionescu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 85 Isle vs Fistle
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Valero misses.
Valero misses with the combination.
Felix Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valero was well out of range. Poor timing from Savard.
Valero misses with a low kick.
Valero tries a low kick but Savard avoids it.
Valero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savard circles away quickly and effectively.
Valero 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.
Savard walks into a straight right hand from Valero.
Savard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valero throws a series of punches but Savard avoids them all with ease.
Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savard manages to avoid it.
Valero throws a series of punches but Savard moves out of range.
Valero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Valero.#CL2#
Savard moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Savard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savard wants to get back to striking at distance but Valero won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Valero.
Savard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valero.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savard backwards.
Savard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savard lands a left hand.
A short left from Valero.
Savard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savard can't find room to land a body shot as Valero controls the action.
Savard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valero working aggressively here.
Valero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savard struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
#T2#
Savard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valero's elbow.
Savard can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valero lands a body punch.
Savard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Savard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valero is defending well.
Savard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savard takes a shot to the head.
Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savard backwards.
Savard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savard.
#TD2#
Savard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savard manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Savard working the head and body with strikes.
Valero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savard.
Valero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valero tries to get out of the position.
Savard lands an elbow.
Savard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Savard is working Valero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valero taking a bit of punishment here - Savard scoring with strikes.
Savard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savard lands an elbow. #T4#
Savard grinds an elbow into Valero's temple.
Savard landing strikes.
Savard lands an elbow.
Valero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valero wants to control but Savard postures up.
Valero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savard on the ground.
Savard staying calm.
Savard landing a few strikes.
Savard in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Savard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valero defends it nicely.
Valero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savard under the eye.
Valero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Serge Savard has been cut.
Savard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Valero has knocked Savard down with a huge combo! Valero steps away and waves a wobbly Savard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Savard is rocked!
Savard misses with a double jab
and Valero counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Valero!
A victorious Felix Valero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 75 Blancho vs Isle
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Valero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valero throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Valero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valero scrambles back to his feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valero blocks a jab.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.
Valero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Valero lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Valero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Edward Smith has been cut.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Valero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Smith with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Valero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valero was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Valero avoids it easily.
Valero defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Valero flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Valero and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valero tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
#T2#
Valero lands with a left to the head.
Valero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Smith wants to stall.
Good body shot from Valero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
Valero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Valero controls the action.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
Valero lands a right hand.
Valero scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Valero.
Valero lands with a light punch inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valero's elbow.
Valero lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Valero scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valero tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Valero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Valero lands a shoulder strike.
Valero lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Valero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valero is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Valero on the inside.
Valero lands a nice uppercut.
Valero cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Valero lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Valero.
Valero works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Valero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Valero.
Valero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valero scores with a shoulder strike.
Valero lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valero.
Valero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valero scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
A short right from Valero.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Valero.
Valero lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Valero keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Valero!
A victorious Felix Valero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Valero misses with a series of wild punches.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Young catches Valero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.#KD#
Young cracks Valero with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Valero looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Young finish him?
#ROC#Valero is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Valero out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
An out of breath Ryder Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Valero misses with a few strikes there.
Valero throws a series of punches but Roman moves out of range.
Valero tries to score with a low kick but Roman moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Valero.
No joy there for Valero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roman misses with a wild combination.
Roman fails with the takedown
and Valero counters with a stiff right hand.
Roman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valero wants to counter with a clinch but Roman pushes him away.
Valero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roman slips under a jab.
Felix Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roman moves into the clinch successfully.
Valero gets underhooks to prevent Roman's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Valero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Roman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valero's waist but Valero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Valero. Those never looked like landing.
Valero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valero misses with the combination.
Valero throws a series of punches but Roman avoids them all with ease.
Roman shoots in looking for a takedown but Valero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valero! But no joy.#CL#
Roman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valero after a bit of a struggle.
Valero lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Valero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
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!
Valero tries to work over Roman's front leg with a kick but Roman checks it.
Valero misses with a series of wild punches.
Valero lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Roman has been cut.
Valero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roman is out of range and Valero settles back down.
Valero blocks a head kick by Roman.
#CL#
Valero gets tackled into the cage by Roman. Roman maintains the clinch.
Roman is trying to pull guard but Valero has him pressed against the cage.
Roman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valero misses with a low kick.
Valero scores with a hook to the body. Roman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Valero with a nice cross.
Valero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valero misses with a two punch combination.
Valero misses with a low kick.
Roman is looking to counter the offense by Valero and move into the clinch.
Valero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roman circles away quickly and effectively.
Roman throws a big counter combination but Valero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valero looks to land a combination. Roman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valero looks winded!
Roman throws a head kick that misses.
Roman drops his hands momentarily and Valero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Valero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4##CL#
Roman moves into range and clinches up with 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!
Valero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roman jumps guard but Valero stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valero lands with a light punch inside.
Valero scores with a shot to the side of Roman's head.
Valero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Valero manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Valero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Roman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valero lands a jab-cross combination.
Valero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Valero.
We've been informed that Valero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Valero catches Roman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobby Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Valero.#ROC2#Roman is rocked!
Roman dives in and grabs Valero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valero pushes down on Roman's head and hops out.
Valero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Roman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valero is looking for the big counter here.
Roman seems to have got his legs back now.
Valero throws a leg kick but Roman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valero wants to slow Roman down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Roman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valero tries to counter with a clinch but Roman shakes him off and moves away.
Valero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Bobby Roman's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Valero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#KD2#
Valero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roman sprawling to the canvas! Roman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valero finish him?!
Roman ducks into an uppercut from Valero and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Valero!
Felix Valero thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 45 Friday Afterparty
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Valero lands with a right hand. #TD#
Anudo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero is looking to escape.
Anudo 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.
Valero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valero defending well though. #SUB#
Valero is defending against the submission attempts here by Anudo.
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Valero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.#T1##SUB#
Anudo 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. Valero turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Anudo off and cradles Valero's limp body as Anudo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mac Anudo! |
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Event:
VFC 25 Warrior Week
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
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.#BC2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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.#BC#
Valero manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
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. #T2#
Valero with a knee to the head.
#CUT#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.#BC#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Valero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gan.
Valero throws a hook but Gan blocks it.
Valero lands with a good body shot.
Gan looks winded!
Gan defending well as Valero loads up on a big left hand.
Gan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valero throws a jab but it's blocked by Gan.
As Valero backs off Gan throws a huge counter combo but Valero manages to avoid it all.
Valero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gan staying out of range there.
Valero misses with an uppercut
and Gan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gan! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valero looks to land a right hand but Gan moved out of range.
Gan slips a jab and a cross from Valero.
And Gan tries to counter it with a takedown but Valero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Cereal Gan has been cut.#T1#
A big right from Valero misses.
Gan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valero throws a jab but it's blocked by Gan.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
Valero throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Gan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gan.
Gan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valero throws a right hand that misses
and Gan counters with a big head kick but Valero shrugs it off.
Gan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valero.
Gan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Valero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valero.
Gan feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Valero looks to land a combination but Gan avoids it well.
Gan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valero takes a swing at Gan's ribcage but misses.
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gan manages to avoid it.
Valero throws an off balance right hand
and Gan counters with an outside leg kick.
Valero misses with a looping right.
Gan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valero.
Gan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valero defends it well.
Valero tries to bum rush Gan with a series of wild strikes but Gan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valero sets himself, and Gan steps forward looking for the clinch! Valero avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gan throws the kick towards the body but Valero avoids it.
Valero throws the left hand but Gan avoids the punch easily.
Valero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
A low kick lands for Gan.
#CL2#
Gan clinches up against the cage.
Valero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valero works on Gan's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valero.
Gan wants to break free but Valero has control.
#BC#
Valero breaks the clinch.
Valero blocks a jab.#T4#
No luck for Gan with that takedown attempt.
Valero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valero throws a right hand that misses
and Gan counters with a left and a right that stings Valero.
Valero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gan with the counter takedown but Valero avoids it easily.
Gan is looking to clinch.
Gan misses with a head kick.
Valero just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gan tries to clinch up but Valero circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cereal Gan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valero misses with a few strikes there.
Gan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valero throws a shot from downtown. Gan moves away and avoids it.
Gan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valero.
Valero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valero.
Valero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero lands a slapping body shot.
Valero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Valero misses.
Valero throws a big shot that misses.
As Valero backs off Gan throws a huge counter combo but Valero manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Valero misses with a wild combination.
Gan with the counter takedown but Valero avoids it easily.
Valero misses with a left hand
enabling Gan to counter with a crisp jab.
Felix Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gan shoots in for a takedown but Valero shows good takedown defense.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
Felix Valero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valero misses with a body shot.
Felix Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valero throws a right hand that misses
and Gan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gan can do to turn this around?
Gan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Valero leaves Gan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valero stuffs the takedown attempt from Gan. Gan gets slowly back to his feet.
Felix Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cereal Gan.
Valero throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Gan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valero as he jumps to the side.
Valero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gan.
Gan darts in looking for a takedown but Valero gets double underhooks and turns Gan into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Valero misses the target.
Gan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gan.
Valero moves away from the strike by Gan.
Gan dodges the punch combination from Valero.
#T4#
Valero looks to land a left hand but Gan moved out of range nicely.
Gan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gan throws a head kick but Valero moves out of range.
Gan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gan ducks under a wild hook from Valero.
Gan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valero throws a body punch but Gan moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cereal Gan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Valero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Gan tries to counter it with a takedown but Valero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gan or perhaps it was just good defense by Valero, which made it look bad.
Valero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gan moves out of range of the strikes.
Valero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valero throws a right and a left that Gan avoids nicely.
Valero throws out a loose jab but Gan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felix Valero is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valero throws the left hand but Gan avoids the punch easily.
Gan with the counter takedown but Valero avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valero defends it well.
Gan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valero pinned against the cage. Valero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Valero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gan.
Valero looks to land a combination but Gan avoids it well.
Valero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gan wants to clinch.#T2#
Valero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valero swings for the body but Gan moves out of range.
Gan misses with a body kick.
Gan tries to clinch but Valero is having none of it.
Gan dives in for a single leg takedown but Valero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Felix Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cereal Gan.
A jab from Valero misses.
Gan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valero avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Valero throws a nice looking combination but Gan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valero.
Valero misses with a double jab
and Gan counters with a nice body shot.
Valero misses the jab.
Gan is looking for the big counter here.
Gan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gan with the counter takedown but Valero avoids it easily.
Valero lands with an uppercut that bounces Gan off the cage and back into range.
Valero swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Gan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4##BC#
Valero breaks from the clinch.
Valero cracks Gan with an open hand slap.
Valero misses with a body punch
and Gan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valero misses with a straight right.
Gan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Valero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valero misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valero misses with a body shot.
Cereal Gan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valero finds it's way round the side to connect with Gan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Valero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Valero!
Felix Valero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Colin slips a jab and a cross from Valero.
Valero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Colin clinches.
Colin blocks a body shot from Valero.
Colin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valero throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Colin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valero tests Colin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Karin Colin has been cut.
Nice jab there from Valero. #T1#
Valero moves out of range as Colin strikes.
Colin slips under a jab from Valero.
A big left from Valero misses.
A little jabbing left from Colin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valero misses with a lunging right hand
and Colin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.
Valero scores with a punch to the head.
Colin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valero.
Colin throws a jab but it's blocked by Valero.
Valero cracks Colin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#That has opened up Karin Colin's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Colin is rocked!
Colin throws a body shot but no joy.
Colin dodges the punch combination from Valero.
Colin throws a counter combo.#T2#
Valero thuds his right hand into Colin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valero.#CL2#
Colin moves into range and clinches up with Valero.
Colin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valero managing to block the knees to the body from Colin.
Valero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Colin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Colin has Valero up against the cage in a clinch.
Valero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Felix Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Colin.
Valero digs a right hand underneath Colin's ribcage. Colin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valero as Colin tries to tie him up.
Colin looks winded!
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
Valero working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Colin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valero's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valero.
Valero misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Colin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valero tries to circle away but Colin has him pinned against the cage.
Valero can't break the clinch.
Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colin backwards. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Colin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Valero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Felix Valero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colin tries to close the distance and clinch but Valero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Colin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valero is looking to break free of the clinch but Colin has double underhooks.
Valero tries to circle away but Colin has him pinned against the cage.
Valero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colin taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Colin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Colin doesn't manage to clinch there - Valero circles away.
#CL2#
Colin rushes Valero and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Valero manages to break the clinch.
Valero throws a jab but it's blocked by Colin.
Colin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colin.
Colin throws the left hand but Valero avoids the punch easily.
Colin blocks a jab.
Colin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero misses with a body shot.
Felix Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valero throws an overhand right that lands on Colin's shoulder, as Colin tries to avoid the shot.
Valero misses with a body shot.
Colin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colin dodges the punch combination from Valero.
Valero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colin can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Valero throws an off balance right hand
and Colin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colin has a takedown stuffed.
Valero misses with a two punch combination.
Valero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Valero.
Felix Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Colin clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Colin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Valero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Valero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Valero backs off Colin throws a huge counter combo but Valero manages to avoid it all.
Nice cross by Colin.
A clash of legs there as Valero blocks the low kick.
Colin connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Colin clinches. #BC2#
Colin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colin tries for a takedown but Valero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colin to score with a decent uppercut.
Colin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valero throws a jab but it's blocked by Colin. #CL2#
Colin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valero, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Colin avoiding damage.
Colin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Valero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero looks to land a combination. Colin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Colin misses the jab.
Colin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felix Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Colin.
Colin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valero as he avoids it easily.
Felix Valero is winning the standup battle so far.
Valero throws a right and a left that Colin avoids nicely.
Colin slips a jab from Valero.
Colin shoots in but no luck this time.
Valero throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Colin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Colin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colin tests Valero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valero throws a right hand that Colin ducks under and follows up with a left that Colin also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Valero misses its intended target.
Colin tries to land a front kick but Valero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colin is defended easily by Valero.
Valero throwing a counter right hand but Colin manages to avoid it.
Colin fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felix Valero will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Valero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valero connects with a looping right hand.
Colin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valero.
It seemed like Colin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valero swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Colin.
Nice defenses there by Valero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Colin shoots for a double leg takedown but Valero sprawls well. He's pushed Colin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valero's corner calls for a 1-2. Valero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Valero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valero.
Valero misses the shot to the body.
Valero misses with a hook
and Colin counters with a nice uppercut.
Valero avoids the body shot from Colin.
Colin with a hook.#CL2#
Colin has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Colin jumps guard and drags Valero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Valero stands and steps away. Colin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Valero throws an overhand right that lands on Colin's shoulder, as Colin tries to avoid the shot.
Valero misses with a straight left.
Colin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colin.
Valero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karin Colin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Colin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valero cracks a nice hook into Colin's ribs.
Colin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valero counters with a series of strikes. Colin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colin on the side of the head.
Valero stuffs the takedown attempt from Colin. Colin gets slowly back to his feet.
Colin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Colin moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Valero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Colin has Valero up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Colin breaks the clinch.
Valero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Colin counters with a leg kick.
Valero misses with a jab to the body
and Colin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Colin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valero lands with a good body shot.
Valero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colin circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A left and a right from Valero both land. Nice combination.
Valero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Valero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Felix Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Colin.
Valero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Colin's hands.
Colin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valero is fending him off so far but Colin persists. Nope, Valero circles away and we're back to standing.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Colin misses
and Valero counters with a series of strikes. Colin will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Valero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Valero!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Valero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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