PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Vicente (ranked 2347 p4p, 3188 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 303 p4p, 407 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rich Mahogany was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Vicente
vs
Mahogany

180 cm
29
181
13 - 12 - 0

185 cm
24
185
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Vicente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicente takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahogany swings for the body but Vicente moves out of range.
Vicente looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahogany wants to counter with a clinch but Vicente pushes him away.
Vicente misses with a double jab.
Vicente swings for the body but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany feints the counter takedown.
Vicente has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vicente throws a poor cross that misses
and Vicente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vicente looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Vicente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vicente throws out a powerful jab.
Vicente misses with a left hand
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
Vicente lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahogany off the cage and back into range.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicente swings widly with a right hand

and Mahogany counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahogany.
Vicente has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vicente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicente misses with a hook.
Vicente throws a leg kick that misses.
Vicente misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicente throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Mahogany takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Vicente.
Vicente looks to throw the jab but Mahogany is out of range.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicente throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Vicente lands with a straight right. Mahogany didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Vicente.
Vicente missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vicente throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Vicente lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vicente misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt - Vicente sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Mahogany gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mahogany has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mahogany goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vicente rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mahogany's guard! Nice work there by Vicente!

Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicente is aware though and is defending well.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicente has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vicente decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahogany, up you get!
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicente looks to throw the jab but Mahogany is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Vicente wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vicente throws a lazy right hand but Mahogany sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Vicente misses.
Vicente misses with a body shot.
Vicente throws a right and a left that Mahogany avoids nicely.
Vicente tries to clinch but Mahogany is having none of it.
Vicente throws an off balance right hand
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Vicente loads up on a big right hand but Mahogany slips the punch.
A slow jab from Vicente misses its intended target.
Vicente throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vicente uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Vicente misses with a body shot.
Vicente misses with a straight left.
Vicente misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Vicente's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahogany connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vicente scrambles back to his feet.
Mahogany moves out of range as Vicente strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vicente scores with a one two! Mahogany had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vicente wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Mahogany.
Vicente is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahogany steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Vicente moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
A jab from Vicente misses.
Vicente throws out a powerful jab.
Vicente lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vicente but Vicente pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vicente is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahogany stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany slips a jab from Vicente.
Mahogany has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicente slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Vicente dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vicente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Vicente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahogany connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany scores with a body shot.
Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicente.
Vicente with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahogany slips a jab from Vicente.
Vicente throws a series of punches but Mahogany moves out of range.

Vicente closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahogany did well to prevent Vicente getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany wants to control but Vicente is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicente prevents Mahogany from improving his position.

Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahogany trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente tries to control but Mahogany wriggling away.
Mahogany wants to control but Vicente is having none of it.
Vicente lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vicente can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahogany is looking to escape.
Vicente with shots to the head and body - Mahogany looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente lands with some strikes.
Mahogany bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mahogany pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicente is keeping the position for now.
Mahogany content to stall in guard here.
Mahogany is pushing down on Vicente's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicente is fighting to maintain full guard but Mahogany has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura here.
Vicente preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is stalling here. Vicente is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mahogany seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vicente has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Mahogany's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mahogany is looking for a sweep.

Vicente decides to stand back up.
Vicente tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Vicente misses with a few strikes there.
Mahogany waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vicente.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vicente misses the target.
Vicente swinging wildly here.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Vicente blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany slips a jab from Vicente.

Mahogany closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vicente quickly recovers to half guard.
Vicente tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mahogany manages to move to mount!
Milo Vicente overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicente is squirming around, avoiding Mahogany's attempts to control the action.
Vicente tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mahogany looking for a guillotine from mount but Vicente is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Vicente dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany staying out of range there.
Vicente moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Vicente pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahogany shoots in and drives through. Vicente sprawls well.
Vicente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vicente misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Vicente slips the punch.
Vicente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Vicente avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Vicente looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Mahogany with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente throws a lazy body kick

and Mahogany decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vicente's guard.
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!
Vicente is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mahogany is controlling him.
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicente swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicente striking off his back but it's not causing Mahogany any problems.
Vicente is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vicente keeping full guard, as Mahogany tries to pass.
Mahogany pushing down on Vicente's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mahogany uses his free foot to push down on Vicente's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicente.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany goes for an armbar but Vicente turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vicente.

Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vicente tries to stand but Mahogany is controlling from the bottom.
Mahogany is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahogany throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahogany is proving hard to escape from.

Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicente doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicente manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mahogany is looking for a triangle here but Vicente uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vicente working away.

Vicente stands up.
Vicente swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahogany tries to clinch but Vicente moves out of range.
Vicente throws out a loose jab but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vicente.
Vicente misses with a looping left.
Mahogany takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vicente tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahogany tries to counter by closing the distance.
Milo Vicente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Vicente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicente throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milo Vicente is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Vicente.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Vicente.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicente cracks Mahogany with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Vicente bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahogany's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Vicente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vicente, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Vicente!
Milo Vicente seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.