PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 6794 p4p, 114 weight class) and Jack Holloway (ranked 3685 p4p, 84 weight class). Victor Mordino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mordino
vs
Holloway

187 cm
29
180 lbs
6 - 17 - 1

179 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mordino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holloway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mordino tries to score with some ground and pound. Holloway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holloway has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino trying to control the position but Holloway is working away.
Holloway trying to remain calm as Mordino controls from the top position.
Mordino tries to move to mount but Holloway blocks the move with his legs.

Mordino swings around for an armbar but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mordino's guard.
Mordino pulls Holloway in to control the position.
Holloway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mordino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
Holloway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mordino is keeping the position for now.
Holloway looking to sit in guard and control but Mordino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holloway wants to sweep here but Mordino controlling him for the moment.
Mordino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard.
Mordino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Holloway, not yet.
Mordino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mordino passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mordino in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Holloway is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Mordino!