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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 4248 p4p, 93 weight class) and Combato Bot One (ranked 4016 p4p, 147 weight class). Combato Bot One acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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187 cm
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180 lbs
6 - 15 - 1 |
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183 cm
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combato Bot One! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bot One thuds a left hand into Mordino's body. Bot One tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Mordino counters with a three punch combo that has Bot One backing up. Bot One nods at Mordino to acknowledge the strikes. Bot One bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mordino's head. Bot One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Bot One. Bot One misses with a wild combination.
Mordino tries to clinch up but Bot One circles away and keeps his distance. Horrible takedown attempt by Mordino or perhaps it was just good defense by Bot One, which made it look bad. Mordino tries for a takedown but Bot One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bot One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bot One throws a right hand that misses
and Mordino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bot One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mordino was well out of range. Poor timing from Bot One. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bot One misses with a hook
and Mordino counters with a two punch combo. The fighters circle momentarily. Bot One darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mordino cracks the inside of Bot One's front leg. Bot One jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mordino staying out of range there. Mordino appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mordino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bot One smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mordino gets caught napping as Bot One dives in and scores a takedown. Mordino manages to retain guard. Mordino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bot One is one step ahead there. Mordino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Mordino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bot One drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mordino dives on top into guard. Bot One wants to sweep here but Mordino controlling him for the moment. Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot One is retaining full guard. Bot One trying to control the position.
Bot One working for a triangle but Mordino defends it easily.
Mordino sitting in guard, not really doing much. Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot One is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bot One trying to control the position.
Bot One should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Mordino content to stall in guard here. Mordino wants to control from the top but Bot One keeps moving. Bot One looking to control but Mordino passes into half guard.
Bot One trying to control from the bottom.
Mordino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bot One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've been hearing that Mordino has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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. Bot One has his hands clasped together around Mordino's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mordino with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bot One is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Bot One circles away and we're back to standing. Bot One shoots in but no luck this time. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bot One has eaten all the pies! Bot One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mordino's waist but Mordino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bot One off to one side. Mordino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bot One finds it's way round the side to connect with Mordino's head. Mordino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bot One.
Bot One misses the shot to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Mordino. Mordino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bot One manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bot One feints the counter takedown. Mordino throws a right hand that Bot One ducks under and follows up with a left that Bot One also avoids with ease. Mordino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bot One. Mordino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bot One swivels and escapes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Mordino will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Bot One. Donk. Bot One catches Mordino right on the button with a cross. Bot One connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mordino's hands. Mordino blocks a jab. Nice takedown defense from Bot One. No joy for Mordino on that attempt. Bot One gets caught flat footed, as Mordino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bot One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mordino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mordino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bot One is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bot One has escaped and now he's on top! Mordino has his hands on Bot One's head, controlling the position. Victor Mordino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bot One trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom. Bot One slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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. Bot One looking to pass the guard. Mordino looking for a guillotine here but Bot One defends easily.
Mordino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bot One looking to sit in guard and control but Mordino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bot One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bot One keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully. Bot One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mordino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mordino looking to pass the guard. Bot One working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bot One has his foot on Mordino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mordino works his way back into a safe position though. Mordino content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bot One has locked up a guillotine! Bot One's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mordino is holding on here and Bot One must be using up a lot of energy. Mordino has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bot One gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Combato Bot One!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
39% |
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