PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 4015 p4p, 4180 weight class) and Hunter Andrews (ranked 475 p4p, 488 weight class). Mahogany's entrance music is Litty. A fine choice. Rich Mahogany is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mahogany
vs
Andrews

185 cm
24
185
6 - 10 - 0

178 cm
27
179
6 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews wants to clinch but Mahogany slips to the side

and Mahogany counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mahogany seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.

Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahogany defends well.
Mahogany forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrews defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is trying to control. Andrews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews is staying active underneath Mahogany, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahogany trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Andrews trying to control from the bottom.
Andrews tries to kick Mahogany off but Mahogany keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mahogany tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andrews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andrews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrews throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Mahogany doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Andrews gets caught flat footed, as Mahogany shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Mahogany is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Mahogany got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andrews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahogany has managed to get both his arms back between Andrews's legs - danger averted.
Mahogany slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrews defends it well.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura here.

Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews is looking to improve his position.
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 Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Hunter Andrews has been cut.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrews defends it nicely.
Hunter Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mahogany lands an overhand right.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrews.
Mahogany bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahogany circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany looks for the body kick but Andrews saw that one coming.
Andrews throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrews.
Andrews throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany tries to counter with a takedown but Andrews is quick to defend against it.
Hunter Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany stuns Andrews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany connects with a looping right hand.
Andrews takes one to the chin there.
Mahogany bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mahogany on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrews is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahogany rather than just go for the knockout.
Andrews misses with a straight left.

Andrews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahogany managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Mahogany wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Andrews has Mahogany pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Andrews pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mahogany tumbling to the mat - Andrews dives into Mahogany's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.

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

Mahogany has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany seems keen to control Andrews's posture.
Rich Mahogany overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahogany's head.
Andrews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.
Andrews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahogany's head.

Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.

Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mahogany has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andrews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hunter Andrews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Andrews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Andrews thows a leg kick but Mahogany checks it
and Mahogany connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrews misses with a body shot.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Andrews misses with a head kick.
Andrews is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andrews lands a body shot.
Andrews takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany cracks Andrews with a good jab.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Andrews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mahogany swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrews.
Mahogany scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrews in his tracks.
Andrews drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Andrews is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrews should have avoided that one.
Andrews is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahogany finish him?
Mahogany lands a nice looking body kick.
Andrews misses the body punch
and Mahogany counters with a crisp right that sends Andrews to the canvas! Mahogany follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Mahogany!
A relieved looking Rich Mahogany thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.