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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 7257 p4p, 124 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 5038 p4p, 114 weight class). Victor Mordino will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 cm
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153 lbs
14 - 19 - 0 |
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187 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Mordino counters with a nice double leg into guard. Head keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully. Mordino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard. Head trying to keep a closed guard but Mordino is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mordino sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Head trying to keep a closed guard but Mordino is proving a slippery customer.
Mordino looking to pass the guard. Mordino stops Head from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mordino fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Head is looking for a counter combo. Head looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Head has closed the distance and engaged Mordino in a clinch.
Mordino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Head takes the fight into the clinch. Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Head gets a clinch. Mordino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mordino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Head walks away with a smile on his face. Mordino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino. Head clinches with his opponent.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch. Head creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mordino's defenses. Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing. Mordino tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Head moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mordino backwards. Mordino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks. Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head gets in close and instigates a clinch. Head breaks the clinch.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mordino shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Head closes the distance and clinches. Head taking a breather. Mordino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mordino throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mordino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mordino somewhat. Head shoots in but no luck this time. Head has managed to clinch.
Head lands a left hand.
Head working Mordino over with knees to the body. Mordino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Head prevents it.
Head breaks the clinch.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mordino. Mordino looks winded! Head has Mordino up against the cage in a clinch.
Head manages to break the clinch.
Head rushes Mordino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Head comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Head instigates a clinch. 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! Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mordino backwards. Head comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Head lands a shoulder strike. Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mordino connects with a solid leg kick. Mordino darts in looking for a takedown but Head gets double underhooks and turns Mordino into the cage. Mordino doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mordino, pushing him back against the cage. Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head forces Mordino back against the cage and clinches. Head lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mordino tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Head breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Head dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Head darts in and clinches Mordino up against the cage.
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut. Mordino looking to stall.
Mordino is trying to pull guard but Head has him pressed against the cage. Mordino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mordino fails with a takedown attempt. Head tries to clinch up. Mordino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mordino throws a body punch but Head moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Head closes the distance and clinches. Head breaks from the clinch.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mordino looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mordino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now. Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Head wants to get back to his feet but Mordino is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mordino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard. Head not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Crack Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mordino swats away the attempt to clinch by Head. Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mordino swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mordino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Mordino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Head! Head sneaks out the side door and pushes Mordino away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Head. Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino. Head connects with a right hand. Mordino shakes it off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mordino shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily. Head tries to clinch up but Mordino circles away and keeps his distance. Head has Mordino up against the cage in a clinch.
Mordino is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Head displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mordino up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mordino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mordino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Head. Head lands an elbow inside that Mordino shrugs off. Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head rushes Mordino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Head manages to break the clinch.
Head misses with a body kick. Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely. Head closes the distance and pushes Mordino back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head is looking to clinch. Mordino tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Head counters with a straight right hand. Mordino shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well. Head has closed the distance and engaged Mordino in a clinch.
Head breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mordino shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well. Mordino is breathing heavily. Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mordino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Head has Mordino pressed against the cage, preventing Mordino from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Head gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooh!!! Head has knocked Mordino down with a huge combo! Head steps away and waves a wobbly Mordino back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mordino is rocked! Mordino with a lazy takedown attempt and Head counters with a big right hand! Oh Mordino is in trouble here! Head follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head! During a confident post fight interview, Crack Head thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
65% |
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