PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Maki (ranked 1107 p4p, 2681 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 161 p4p, 330 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Maki
vs
Mahogany

182 cm
25
186
7 - 2 - 1

185 cm
31
185
14 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mahogany fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maki, pushing him back against the cage.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.

Mahogany breaks from the clinch.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki throws a body kick that misses.
Mahogany is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maki with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Maki as Mahogany shoots in.
Maki throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahogany has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Maki misses.

Mahogany has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
A hook to the body from Mahogany.
A short uppercut from Mahogany.
Mahogany looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maki is pressed up against the cage. Mahogany has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maki down to the mat. Maki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahogany throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Mahogany drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maki is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany throws an elbow but Maki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Maki is looking for a sweep.
Maki can't do much from the bottom here.
Maki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahogany on the ground.
Mahogany looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maki is avoiding damage well.
Mahogany in side control, throwing shots but Maki defends.

Mahogany swings around for an armbar but Maki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mahogany's guard.

Mahogany had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maki defends it easily.

Mahogany has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mahogany.
Maki working away.
Maki trying to control the position but Mahogany is working away.
Mahogany tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahogany wants to control but Maki postures up.

Maki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mahogany to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahogany counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Maki tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maki.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Maki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahogany moves out of range as Maki throws a body kick.
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Maki.
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahogany defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt - Maki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maki lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
As Mahogany backs away, Maki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mahogany throws a lazy head kick
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahogany slips under a jab from Maki.
Mahogany misses with a hook
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Maki slams his shin into Mahogany's torso.
Maki is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Maki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Mahogany
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahogany avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Maki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahogany takes a step back to recover.
Mahogany takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mahogany cracks Maki with a good jab.
Maki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Mahogany avoided it.
Maki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahogany. That did some damage!

Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maki's half guard.
Maki tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki wants to get back to his feet.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Mahogany is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mahogany is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahogany.
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.
Maki wants to get back to his feet.
Maki wants to improve his position but Mahogany is controlling well.
Mahogany working the head and body with strikes.

Mahogany is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahogany.

Mahogany seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mahogany wants to work for an arm triangle but Maki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maki trying to control but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maki defending well though.
Maki wants to get back to his feet.
Mahogany not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany prevents Maki from improving his position.
Maki moves into full guard.
Maki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mahogany showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Maki.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki throws a leg kick but Mahogany moved away.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahogany doesn't seem phased though.
Mahogany staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahogany or perhaps it was just good defense by Maki, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahogany staying out of range there.
Mahogany checks a low kick from Maki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahogany takes one on the button.
Maki drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany slips a jab from Maki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maki scores with a jab.
Mahogany walks into a stiff left hand from Maki.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Maki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mahogany just manages to avoid it.
Maki lands with a slapping head kick.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maki tries to avoid it but Mahogany manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maki to the ground. Maki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good work by Mahogany as he checks the leg kick.
Mahogany tries to clinch up but Maki circles away and keeps his distance.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Mahogany is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Maki as Mahogany shoots in.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Maki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a takedown
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Mahogany was not able to check.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Maki misses with a low kick.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Maki lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook.
Mahogany has his takedown stuffed
and Maki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mahogany's knee momentarily.
Mahogany has his takedown stuffed
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Mahogany misses
and Maki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maki moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mahogany 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki connects with a right hand. Mahogany shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maki defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Maki. No joy for Mahogany on that attempt.
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Maki cracks Mahogany with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looks for a takedown but Maki sprawls well.
Mahogany shoots in but no luck this time.
Maki lands a nice looking body kick.
Mahogany needs to keep his hands up - Maki had a free shot at his head there.
Mahogany takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Mahogany misses

and Maki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mahogany! Maki lets Mahogany back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Mahogany is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki scores with a kick to the body.
Mahogany is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Mahogany gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Maki points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mahogany wakes up just in time to hear Maki thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seppo Maki!
Seppo Maki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.