PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Kaloev (ranked 1001 p4p, 945 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 156 p4p, 150 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kaloev
vs
Mahogany

160 cm
26
185
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
185
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Kaloev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mahogany tries to sprawl but Kaloev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mahogany trying to control from the bottom.

Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it.
Mahogany trying to control here.

Mahogany is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaloev pulls his head out easily.
Kaloev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaloev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahogany knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kaloev is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev trying to mount his opponent but Mahogany defends it.
Mahogany gets full guard.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Mahogany wants to improve his position but Kaloev is controlling well.
Mahogany wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Mahogany is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.

Kaloev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahogany is not content to let Kaloev control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Mahogany won't allow it.
Kaloev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Kaloev prevents Mahogany from improving his position.
Kaloev trying to control the pace.
Kaloev is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Mahogany manages to get to full guard.

Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Kaloev defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mahogany working for a triangle but Kaloev defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaloev is keen to just control but Mahogany is a slippery customer.

Kaloev is trying to work for a kimura but Mahogany is defending well.
Mahogany is pressing down on Kaloev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaloev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahogany swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.

Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kaloev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mahogany tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaloev is in Mahogany's guard.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.

Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily.
Kaloev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaloev trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaloev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany controls Kaloev momentarily but Kaloev frees himself.
Kaloev passes Mahogany's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany gets full guard.

Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.
Kaloev is pushing down on Mahogany's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahogany is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaloev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mahogany tries to roll over but Kaloev keeps him under control.
Kaloev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaloev trying to mount his opponent but Mahogany defends it.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Kaloev tries to control but Mahogany wriggling away.
Mahogany tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mahogany tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kaloev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mahogany has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Mahogany won't allow it.
Mahogany wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy.
Mahogany is looking to improve his position.
Mahogany trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up.
Abdul Kaloev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Mahogany won't allow it.
Mahogany makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mahogany.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Kaloev defends easily.

Mahogany has his foot on Kaloev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaloev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass.

Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaloev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mahogany!
Kaloev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Mahogany is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mahogany felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaloev working for a guillotine from mount but Mahogany is in no mood to give up.
Mahogany is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mahogany bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kaloev wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment.

Kaloev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahogany defends well.
Kaloev trying to control the position here.
Mahogany engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaloev is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mahogany gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahogany trying to control the position.
Kaloev works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahogany is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Kaloev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahogany is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.

Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaloev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany tries to roll over but Kaloev keeps him under control.
Mahogany is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahogany is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahogany is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahogany is pressing down on Kaloev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Kaloev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mahogany working for a triangle but Kaloev defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass.
Kaloev is pushing down on Mahogany's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahogany is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaloev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaloev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahogany's head.

Kaloev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaloev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaloev passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mahogany is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaloev scoring with strikes but Mahogany is staying in there.
Abdul Kaloev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaloev scoring with strikes but Mahogany is staying in there.
Kaloev content just to control the position here.
Kaloev trying to control but Mahogany is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahogany flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Kaloev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaloev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations Konrad Wagner. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.