PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Whelan Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney comes to the cage accompanied by KISS - Unholy. The key to victory for Whelan Mahoney has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mahoney
vs
Allen

163 cm
21
132 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

164 cm
20
146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Whelan Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Allen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney misses the jab.
Allen slips under a jab.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Mahoney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allen on the side of the head.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahoney throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Mahoney sprawls well.
Mahoney lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoney throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Mahoney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahoney clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahoney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut.
Mahoney takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahoney counters with a left to the body.
Mahoney misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahoney.

Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahoney is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney wants to get back to full guard.
Mahoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.

Allen is looking for a kimura but Mahoney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney wants to get back to full guard.

Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Allen looks gassed!

Mahoney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Allen is looking for a kimura but Mahoney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
Mahoney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahoney tries to get out of the position.
Mahoney gets full guard.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mahoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahoney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoney looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Jab by Mahoney.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahoney tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahoney lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoney connects with the punch.
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!
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahoney.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney scores with a jab.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahoney. That snapped Allen's head back.
Mahoney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the body

so Allen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mahoney pulls Allen in close to his closed guard and prevents Allen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Allen postures up.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Mahoney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whelan Mahoney 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.

Allen slips a straight right by Mahoney.
Mahoney connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoney.
Mahoney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahoney counters with a straight right hand.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Mahoney lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen slips under a jab from Mahoney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Mahoney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahoney throws a shot to the body.
Allen fails with the takedown
enabling Mahoney to counter with a crisp jab.
Whelan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Allen.
Allen throws a push kick but Mahoney slaps the foot to one side.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahoney lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Mahoney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen defending well as Mahoney loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mahoney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahoney misses the body punch

and Allen counters with a single leg into guard. Mahoney didn't expect that.
Mahoney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mahoney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mahoney wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Mahoney wants to pass the guard but Allen is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahoney in particular looking to stall.
Allen regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Mahoney content to stall in guard here.
Allen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mahoney!
Mahoney regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen prevents Mahoney from improving his position.
Mahoney gets full guard.
Allen throws a strike but Mahoney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whelan Mahoney dominated that second round.
That's time! Mahoney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Allen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Allen lands in his opponent's guard.
Allen looking to pass the guard.

Allen 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 stays in close to Allen's body and controls the position.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen trying to control the position.
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahoney controls the pace.
Mahoney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mahoney slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allen controlling the position well.
Mahoney tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Allen is trying to control but can't.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Mahoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mahoney is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Allen wants to control but Mahoney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Mahoney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Allen staying out of range there.
Whelan Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whelan Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
The fighters circling - Mahoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahoney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whelan Mahoney is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahoney.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Mahoney shows good takedown defense.
Benny Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whelan Mahoney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Mahoney misses with a few strikes there.
Mahoney scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Whelan Mahoney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahoney, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whelan Mahoney!