PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 2226 p4p, 607 weight class) and Lathem McGuire (ranked 324 p4p, 94 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Litty. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mahogany
vs
McGuire

185 cm
27
185
10 - 14 - 0

188 cm
25
185
7 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 14 - 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Mahogany stumbling back into the cage.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Mahogany saw that one coming.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGuire moves forwards but Mahogany connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Mahogany's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahogany on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahogany on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

McGuire clinches up against the cage.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire has Mahogany pressed against the cage, preventing Mahogany from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahogany drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Mahogany's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGuire pushes Mahogany back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire presses Mahogany against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire is defending well against a takedown attempt.

McGuire breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mahogany misses its intended target.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahogany.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire jabs Mahogany to the body, keeping him at a distance.

McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has Mahogany pressed against the cage, preventing Mahogany from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.

McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mahogany if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mahogany finds it's target.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire cracks Mahogany with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahogany lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahogany throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahogany connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Mahogany throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire punishes Mahogany's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.

Mahogany gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Mahogany is trying to break free.

McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
As McGuire tries to get set, Mahogany tries to push him back and clinch up but McGuire manages to avoid the attempt.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahogany had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Mahogany throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mahogany on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
Mahogany steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Mahogany walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Mahogany lands.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Mahogany tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Mahogany thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and Mahogany takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
Mahogany connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahogany waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahogany counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Lathem McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahogany momentarily.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Mahogany.
Lathem McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!

Mahogany is rocked!
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Mahogany.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mahogany's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahogany tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire scores with a one two! Mahogany had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire punishes Mahogany's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Mahogany.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahogany walks into a left hand.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Mahogany is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahogany steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
Mahogany seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahogany fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahogany. That did some damage!
Mahogany looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahogany in his tracks.
McGuire steps in with a hook that catches Mahogany right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McGuire follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mahogany looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lathem McGuire!
Lathem McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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.'.