PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 499 p4p, 396 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 77 p4p, 62 weight class). Husein Magomaevaboff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magomaevaboff
vs
Mahoney

183 cm
22
170
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
29
180
15 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomaevaboff was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahoney connects with a body shot.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Mahoney has Magomaevaboff up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mahoney.

Magomaevaboff decides to pull guard.
Magomaevaboff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahoney won't allow Magomaevaboff to sweep him here.
Magomaevaboff working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomaevaboff holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomaevaboff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mahoney has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is working hard here to advance position.
Magomaevaboff trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Magomaevaboff seems keen to control Mahoney's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mahoney misses the body punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a two punch combo.
Magomaevaboff walks into a jab.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoney lands with a straight right. Magomaevaboff didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Mahoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Mahoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahoney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney cracks Magomaevaboff with an open hand slap.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a low kick but Mahoney moves his leg out of the way.
Mahoney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mahoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahoney throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahoney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomaevaboff lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Magomaevaboff circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mahoney.

Magomaevaboff gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomaevaboff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney lands an elbow just above Magomaevaboff 's eye.
Mahoney is pushing Magomaevaboff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Magomaevaboff ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomaevaboff no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomaevaboff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomaevaboff looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magomaevaboff looking for a guillotine here but Mahoney defends easily.
Mahoney trying to control but Magomaevaboff is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff controlling Mahoney's posture.
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!

Magomaevaboff is looking for a triangle but Mahoney pushes his legs off easily.
Magomaevaboff working a defensive guard here.

Magomaevaboff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahoney is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carey Mahoney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomaevaboff, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahoney stalling against the cage.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
Magomaevaboff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
Magomaevaboff misses with some punches.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body punch.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Magomaevaboff.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney stalling in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahoney walks away with a smile on his face. Magomaevaboff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a body shot
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Mahoney closes the distance and pushes Magomaevaboff back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Magomaevaboff controls the action.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
A short right from Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff can't break the clinch.
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
Magomaevaboff digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff misses with the head strike.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomaevaboff lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff being controlled against the cage.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body punch.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body punch.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff managing to block the knees to the body from Mahoney.
Still in the clinch, Magomaevaboff scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff misses the body punch
letting Mahoney counter with a right hand.
Mahoney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahoney looks to land a combination. Magomaevaboff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomaevaboff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomaevaboff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomaevaboff fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mahoney just manages to avoid it.
Carey Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
Magomaevaboff appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch up but Mahoney keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mahoney just manages to avoid it.
Mahoney lands a jab to Magomaevaboff's midsection.
Mahoney misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahoney, as that shot connected.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Mahoney down with leg kicks.
A jab from Mahoney finds it's way through Magomaevaboff's defenses.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomaevaboff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomaevaboff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahoney connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomaevaboff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mahoney manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Magomaevaboff finds it's target.
Magomaevaboff misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mahoney clinches up against the cage.
Magomaevaboff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch.
Mahoney stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomaevaboff is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomaevaboff.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahoney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomaevaboff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomaevaboff.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Magomaevaboff.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch.
Mahoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Magomaevaboff fails to land.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahoney to keep the fight standing.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Husein Magomaevaboff.
I think Magomaevaboff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
Husein Magomaevaboff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.