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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Rose (ranked 1574 p4p, 199 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 4843 p4p, 462 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rose might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mobb Deep - Shook ones. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Nice takedown defense from Rose. No joy for Mordino on that attempt.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
No luck for Mordino with that takedown attempt.
Darryl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
Rose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mordino's head backwards.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Mordino's defenses.
Rose throws a series of punches but Mordino avoids them all with ease.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.
Mordino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose lands a nice hook to Mordino's body. Mordino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mordino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mordino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Rose scores with the left hand. Mordino knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mordino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Mordino ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rose thuds his right hand into Mordino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Rose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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.
Jab from Rose.
Mordino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rose counters with a left and a right that stings Mordino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mordino has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mordino.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Nice shot by Rose.
Nice shot lands for Rose.
Jab from Rose.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Mordino looks to move away, Rose throws a big counter combo but Mordino just gets out of the way.
Rose cracks Mordino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Rose.
Rose is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rose tests Mordino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darryl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mordino or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose, which made it look bad.
Rose lands a body shot.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mordino closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. Mordino pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Mordino walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Rose.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mordino has time to react.
Mordino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mordino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mordino looks winded!
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Mordino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mordino somewhat.
Rose works Mordino's body with a nice hook.
Rose is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Rose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mordino's head.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rose.
Mordino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darryl Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose lands a nice shot that snaps Mordino's head back.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mordino dives in for a single leg takedown but Rose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mordino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mordino off to one side.
Mordino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rose's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose pulls Mordino in close to his closed guard and prevents Mordino from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose looking to control.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Mordino is having none of it.
Mordino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rose has escaped and now he's on top!
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Rose wants to stand but Mordino is controlling his posture from full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rose trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Mordino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose prevents Mordino from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rose with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Rose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rose.
Mordino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mordino somewhat.
Darryl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Rose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Mordino fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino shoots and misses
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mordino is breathing heavily.
Rose lands with an overhand left.
Rose connects with a crisp jab.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Mordino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mordino fails with a takedown attempt.
Mordino takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Mordino shoots in.
Rose jabs Mordino right on the nose. Mordino blinks but takes it well.
Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Rose.
Rose with a hook.
Mordino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mordino is rocked!
Mordino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Rose dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rose throws a one two combo.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rose misses with a hook. Mordino ducked under it nicely.
Rose scores with a jab to the head.
Mordino is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mordino can do to turn this around?
Rose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt - Rose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mordino seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Mordino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mordino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rose swivels and escapes.
Darryl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a combination. Mordino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mordino.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rose stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Rose both land. Nice combination.
Rose throws a combination. Mordino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mordino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rose scores with a jab. Mordino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mordino needs to keep his hands up - Rose had a free shot at his head there.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose throws a monster overhand right that drops Mordino! Rose follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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