PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carey Mahoney (ranked 802 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Alen Ohanian (ranked 129 p4p, 258 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ohanian's choice of entrance music: The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mahoney
vs
Ohanian

185 cm
28
180
13 - 9 - 1

181 cm
32
179
17 - 22 - 0

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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ohanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ohanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahoney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mahoney takes a swing at Ohanian's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Mahoney blocks a head kick by Ohanian.
Ohanian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mahoney back to the cage. Ohanian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mahoney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohanian.
Mahoney dodges the punch combination from Ohanian.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Ohanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ohanian.
Mahoney misses with a right hand
and Ohanian counters with a left to the body.
Ohanian looks to land a right hand but Mahoney moved out of range.
Ohanian moves out of range of the body kick from Mahoney.

Mahoney pushes Ohanian up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Ohanian.

Ohanian lands a takedown into guard.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ohanian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mahoney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mahoney has escaped and now he's on top!

Mahoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ohanian trying to keep a closed guard but Mahoney is proving a slippery customer.
Mahoney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ohanian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahoney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ohanian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mahoney being controlled here, momentarily.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
Ohanian trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian advances position into side control!
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Mahoney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahoney's legs.

Ohanian swings around for an armbar but Mahoney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ohanian's guard.
Mahoney being controlled here momentarily.
Mahoney stopping the sweep attempt from Ohanian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahoney's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohanian slips nicely into half guard.
Ohanian is looking to advance position but Mahoney won't allow it.
Ohanian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney is looking for a sweep. Ohanian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mahoney looks to clinch
and Ohanian counters with a straight right hand.
Mahoney tries to bum rush Ohanian with a series of wild strikes but Ohanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohanian misses with a wild combination.
Ohanian keeps the fight on the outside.
Ohanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahoney does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Ohanian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahoney is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mahoney throws a leg kick that misses.
Ohanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Ohanian circles away.
Mahoney avoids the head kick by Ohanian.
Mahoney tried to counter with a leg kick but Ohanian avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahoney swivels and escapes.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Ohanian moves out of range.
A combination from Ohanian does no damage.
Mahoney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ohanian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahoney's hands.
Mahoney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahoney's head backwards.
Mahoney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ohanian keeps the fight on the outside.

Mahoney pushes Ohanian up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney lands an uppercut.
Ohanian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Ohanian on the inside.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Ohanian tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahoney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahoney is looking for a takedown.

Ohanian breaks the clinch.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ohanian.
Carey Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Ohanian.
Ohanian slips a jab from Mahoney.
Ohanian misses the jab.
Mahoney tests Ohanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mahoney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahoney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ohanian tries to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling the position.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Ohanian blocks it.
Mahoney has Ohanian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohanian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ohanian is stalling here.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohanian lands a damaging elbow.
Ohanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Ohanian breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a glancing blow to the side of Ohanian's head.
Ohanian throws a lazy right hand but Mahoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohanian misses with a straight left.
Ohanian misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahoney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Mahoney clinches up against the cage.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.

Ohanian is rocked!
Ohanian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahoney.
Ohanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Mahoney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ohanian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Ohanian seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohanian is trying to force a seperation but Mahoney has the dominant position.
Ohanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Ohanian just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather.
Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to stall but Ohanian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ohanian lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ohanian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahoney's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Ohanian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohanian 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.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Ohanian moves out of range.
Ohanian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahoney scores with a sloppy right hand. Ohanian should have avoided that one.
Ohanian tries to bum rush Mahoney with a series of wild strikes but Mahoney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Ohanian pushes him off.
Ohanian moves away from the strike by Mahoney.
Alen Ohanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Mahoney. Beautiful body shot.
Mahoney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ohanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alen Ohanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mahoney drops Ohanian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ohanian looks back up at him and smiles so Mahoney waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ohanian misses with an uppercut. Mahoney saw that one coming.
Ohanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohanian circles away.
It seemed like Ohanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ohanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ohanian is out of range and Mahoney settles back down.
Mahoney rushes Ohanian and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ohanian is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mahoney piles on the pressure and Ohanian crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ , into his post fight interview.