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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 5636 p4p, 678 weight class) and Gustaf Scandinavian (ranked 22435 p4p, 941 weight class). Scandinavian has chosen Mask Off - Future as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gustaf Scandinavian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustaf Scandinavian!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scandinavian's waist but Scandinavian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mordino off to one side.
Scandinavian looks to land a combination but Mordino avoids it well.
Mordino has his takedown stuffed
and Scandinavian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scandinavian.
Scandinavian prevents a takedown attempt there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scandinavian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scandinavian manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scandinavian.
Mordino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scandinavian defends well and Mordino ends up having to push Scandinavian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scandinavian sprawls well. Scandinavian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mordino gets slowly back to his feet.
Scandinavian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mordino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino dives in for a single leg takedown but Scandinavian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mordino sets himself, and Scandinavian steps forward looking for the clinch! Mordino avoids it this time.
Scandinavian lands a jab-cross combination.
Mordino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scandinavian lands a high kick!
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!
Scandinavian scores with a one two! Mordino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino shoots in for a double leg but Scandinavian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scandinavian!
Scandinavian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scandinavian.
Scandinavian lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut.
Scandinavian misses with a punch on the inside.
Scandinavian stops a takedown attempt from Mordino.
Scandinavian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mordino tries to score a body lock takedown but Scandinavian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mordino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scandinavian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scandinavian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mordino backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scandinavian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Scandinavian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scandinavian stalling against the cage.
Mordino has Scandinavian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scandinavian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scandinavian lands a left hand.
Scandinavian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mordino has Scandinavian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scandinavian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scandinavian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scandinavian throws a head kick that half lands.
Mordino shoots for a double leg takedown but Scandinavian sprawls well. He's pushed Mordino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scandinavian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scandinavian wants it to stay on the feet.
Mordino shoots for a double leg takedown but Scandinavian sprawls well. He's pushed Mordino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mordino is breathing heavily.
Scandinavian throws a head kick that Mordino semi-blocks.
Scandinavian clinches up against the cage.
Scandinavian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scandinavian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mordino.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mordino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scandinavian scores with a nice strike.
Scandinavian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick from Scandinavian lands but Mordino takes it in his stride.
Scandinavian throws a head kick that misses.
Scandinavian misses with a series of wild punches.
Mordino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mordino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scandinavian circles away.
Scandinavian cracks Mordino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Scandinavian. No joy for Mordino on that attempt.
Scandinavian closes the distance and clinches.
Scandinavian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mordino backwards.
Mordino tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scandinavian pushes Mordino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scandinavian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino wants to take the fight to the mat but Scandinavian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mordino wants a takedown but no success here.
Scandinavian has a couple of punches blocked by Mordino.
Mordino blocking some punches.
Scandinavian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mordino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mordino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scandinavian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scandinavian lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Scandinavian.
Mordino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scandinavian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mordino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Scandinavian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Mordino's cut.
That's time! Mordino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Mordino misses with a takedown
and Scandinavian counters with a straight right hand.
Scandinavian connects with a high kick.
Scandinavian scores with a jab.
Mordino takes one to the side of the head.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scandinavian pinned against the cage. Scandinavian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scandinavian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mordino has his takedown stuffed
enabling Scandinavian to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt - Scandinavian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mordino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scandinavian throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scandinavian defends it nicely.
Scandinavian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mordino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scandinavian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mordino circles away quickly and effectively.
Victor Mordino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mordino with a poor takedown
and Mordino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scandinavian throws a sloppy head kick and Mordino moves out of range easily.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scandinavian pinned against the cage. Scandinavian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scandinavian catches Mordino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino takes one on the button.
Scandinavian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mordino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scandinavian lands a two punch combo.
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!
Mordino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scandinavian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mordino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scandinavian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mordino takes a little break here. Scandinavian wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Scandinavian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mordino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mordino tries for a kimura but Scandinavian is defending well.
Mordino swings around for an armbar but Scandinavian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mordino's guard.
Scandinavian throws a strike but Mordino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino pushes down on Scandinavian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mordino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mordino is working for a kimura but Scandinavian is defending it quite comfortably.
Mordino seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four 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.
Scandinavian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mordino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mordino seems to be looking for submissions.
Mordino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mordino is looking for a kimura but Scandinavian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mordino to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Scandinavian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Mordino's cut.
That's time! Mordino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mordino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scandinavian tries to avoid it but Mordino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scandinavian to the ground. Scandinavian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mordino looks for a takedown but Scandinavian sprawls well.
Mordino misses with a takedown
and Scandinavian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scandinavian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mordino.
Mordino dives in for a single leg takedown but Scandinavian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scandinavian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scandinavian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mordino shoots and misses
and Scandinavian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scandinavian throws a good cross that connects.
Mordino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mordino shoots in for a double leg but Scandinavian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scandinavian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mordino fails with a takedown attempt.
Scandinavian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scandinavian lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scandinavian is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Scandinavian circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scandinavian!
Mordino fails with a takedown attempt.
Scandinavian 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.
A jab lands there for Scandinavian.
Scandinavian lands with a straight right. Mordino didn't see that one coming.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Scandinavian shows good takedown defense.
Scandinavian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mordino defends it well.
Mordino looks for a takedown but Scandinavian sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Scandinavian there.
Scandinavian throws a head kick but Mordino moves out of range.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Gustaf Scandinavian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scandinavian throws a good cross that connects.
Mordino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scandinavian connects with a nice looking jab.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scandinavian as he jumps to the side.
Scandinavian lands a nice shot to the body.
Mordino closes the distance and clinches up with Scandinavian, looking for a takedown. Mordino pushes Scandinavian against the cage but Scandinavian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scandinavian connects with a body shot.
Scandinavian lands with a slapping head kick.
Mordino fails with the takedown.
Scandinavian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mordino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scandinavian pinned against the cage. Scandinavian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scandinavian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mordino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scandinavian stuffs the takedown.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt - Scandinavian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Victor Mordino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scandinavian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scandinavian throws a right hand that Mordino ducks under and follows up with a left that Mordino also avoids with ease.
Mordino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Scandinavian.
Mordino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scandinavian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mordino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Scandinavian.
Scandinavian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mordino shoots and misses
and Scandinavian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mordino darts in looking for a takedown but Scandinavian gets double underhooks and turns Mordino into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scandinavian.
Scandinavian digs a good hook to Mordino's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mordino misses with a wild body shot.
Mordino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mordino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mordino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scandinavian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mordino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustaf Scandinavian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scandinavian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustaf Scandinavian!
Gustaf Scandinavian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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