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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 3712 p4p, 85 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 3616 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
6 - 14 - 1 |
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185 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liguy but Liguy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liguy lands a jab to the nose.
Liguy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liguy tries to score with some ground and pound. Mordino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Liguy lands an elbow.
Liguy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Liguy stands up and beckons Mordino to his feet.
Liguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Liguy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liguy showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liguy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mordino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liguy.
Mordino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liguy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mordino tries to roll over but Liguy keeps him under control.
Liguy wants to take a breather but Mordino is having none of it.
Liguy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mordino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liguy.
Mordino wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mordino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mordino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liguy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Liguy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mordino wants to control but Liguy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mordino wants to get back to his feet.
Liguy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mordino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Liguy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mordino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mordino dives in and grabs Liguy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.
Liguy feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mordino swivels and escapes.
Liguy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mordino throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liguy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liguy goes for a double leg but Mordino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mordino continues to drive forward.
Liguy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mordino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liguy keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino controlling from the top position.
Mordino trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino advances to half guard.
Mordino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mordino slows the pace down in half guard.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Liguy gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleg Liguy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mordino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mordino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mordino wants it to stay on the feet.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Liguy shows good takedown defense.
Mordino goes for a double leg but Liguy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liguy continues to drive forward.
Mordino dives in for a single leg takedown but Liguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy closes the distance and clinches up with Mordino, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes Mordino against the cage but Mordino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liguy gets a double leg takedown into Mordino's guard.
Liguy trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Mordino keeping full guard, as Liguy tries to pass.
Liguy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy postures up.
Liguy tries to stand but Mordino is controlling from the bottom.
Liguy postures up in Mordino's guard and throws a big left but Mordino blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liguy cracks Mordino with a solid left hand.
Liguy wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mordino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mordino takes one on the button.
Mordino tries to sprawl but Liguy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mordino manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Liguy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mordino swivels and escapes.
Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liguy is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Liguy circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liguy tries for a takedown but Mordino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liguy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Liguy in side control, throwing shots but Mordino defends.
Mordino keeps Liguy under control for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Liguy.
Mordino is looking to regain half guard here but Liguy keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Liguy crashes against the mat.
Mordino gets back to half guard.
Mordino won't allow Liguy to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Liguy lands a nice short elbow.
Mordino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liguy is working away from the top position though.
Liguy throws a strike but Mordino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liguy cracks Mordino with a solid left hand.
Liguy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liguy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mordino leaves Liguy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mordino dives in and grabs Liguy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy goes for a double leg but Mordino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mordino continues to drive forward.
Liguy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mordino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Liguy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Liguy tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Liguy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mordino is trying to get back to half guard.
Liguy is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Liguy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Mordino fails with the takedown.
Liguy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liguy.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liguy pinned against the cage. Liguy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liguy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy shoots for a double leg takedown but Mordino sprawls well. He's pushed Liguy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mordino walks into a jab.
Liguy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Liguy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liguy connects with a single shot there.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Mordino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Liguy shows good takedown defense.
Liguy clinches.
Liguy missing with knees to the body.
Mordino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liguy scores with a hook to the body.
Liguy breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mordino.
Liguy gets the takedown into side control.
Liguy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mordino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Liguy.
Liguy working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Liguy crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Liguy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Liguy trying to control the position but Mordino is working away.
Liguy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liguy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mordino can't do much from the bottom here.
Liguy working the ground and pound.
Liguy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liguy working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mordino some visible discomfort.
Mordino being controlled for a moment.
Liguy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mordino, who protects the arm well.
Mordino prevents Liguy from moving into mount.
Victor Mordino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino keeping his opponent close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liguy misses with the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
An elbow from Liguy crashes against the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mordino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liguy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Liguy looking for a sweep. Not yet Liguy, not yet.
Liguy looking to control.
Mordino trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mordino passes Liguy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mordino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Liguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liguy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Liguy!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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