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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidelity Castro (ranked 1936 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 261 p4p, 280 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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201
21 - 12 - 0 |
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13 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fidelity Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany clobbers Castro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahogany moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mahogany throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahogany.
As Mahogany backs away, Castro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Mahogany manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany avoids a kick to the body.
Castro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Castro avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castro sprawls well initially but Mahogany persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mahogany stops Castro from getting back to his feet.
Mahogany seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Mahogany is controlling him well.
Castro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mahogany keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahogany or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro, which made it look bad.
Mahogany throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahogany darts in and clinches Castro up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castro is pushing Mahogany up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mahogany.
Castro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Castro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahogany pulls guard.
Castro wants to stand and escape but instead Mahogany has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mahogany prevents Castro from getting back to his feet.
Mahogany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahogany won't allow Castro to get back to his feet.
Mahogany throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fidelity Castro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mahogany changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Mahogany manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahogany motions for Castro to come forward. Mahogany throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahogany wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahogany decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahogany is working an open guard so Castro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mahogany is predictable there
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
No luck for Mahogany with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahogany.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Mahogany fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Castro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahogany misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahogany shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Mahogany gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahogany thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mahogany is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castro.
Mahogany throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMahogany.
Mahogany closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Mahogany looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fidelity Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany instigates a clinch.
Castro stalls.
Castro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahogany stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahogany is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidelity Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany lands a really nice looking cross but Castro seems unphased.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Castro thuds a left hand into Mahogany's body.
Castro slips under a jab from Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castro's half guard.
Castro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mahogany is on him like a limpet, forcing Castro back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany stalls.
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fidelity Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahogany doesn't seem bothered though.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Mahogany misses with a hook
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahogany fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany has his takedown stuffed
and Mahogany takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahogany is defended easily by Castro.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Castro catches Mahogany right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahogany.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Mahogany shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahogany gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castro cracks Mahogany with a hook to the temple - Mahogany is on wobbly legs here! Castro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mahogany falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Castro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fidelity Castro!
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.'.
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