PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 3315 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Thanos Doomsday (ranked 394 p4p, 359 weight class). Mahogany's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Litty. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mahogany
vs
Doomsday

185 cm
29
185
12 - 18 - 0

189 cm
27
185
10 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)
Un-Kaged Nutrition

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 12 - 18 - 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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Thanos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany scores with a jab to the head.
Mahogany fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday throws the kick towards the body but Mahogany avoids it.

Mahogany fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doomsday sprawls well initially but Mahogany persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mahogany keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doomsday has his hands clasped together around Mahogany's back. He's all about the action.

Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Doomsday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mahogany trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to stand and escape but Mahogany is having none of it.
Mahogany lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mahogany stops Doomsday from standing up.
Doomsday trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Mahogany is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doomsday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany prevents Doomsday from getting back to his feet.
Doomsday trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doomsday misses with a two punch combination.
Doomsday blocks the body kick.
Doomsday misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick from Mahogany, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Doomsday. No joy for Mahogany on that attempt.
Mahogany shoots for a double leg takedown but Doomsday sprawls well. He's pushed Mahogany's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt - Doomsday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Doomsday moves into the clinch.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doomsday swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Mahogany is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doomsday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahogany avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany trying to stall but Doomsday improves his position.
Doomsday tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing Doomsday back against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahogany wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doomsday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Mahogany.
A short right from Doomsday.
Doomsday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahogany has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahogany avoids the damage to the body.
Mahogany on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahogany wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Doomsday.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahogany throws an elbow but misses.
Mahogany is trying to break the clinch but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahogany is trying to stall.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doomsday gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahogany avoids the damage to the body.
Mahogany lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doomsday misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday keeps control of Mahogany as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doomsday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
That's time! Mahogany's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Doomsday unleashes a big counter combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Doomsday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahogany jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahogany lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Mahogany fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doomsday to the ground. Mahogany is now in Doomsday's guard.
Mahogany won't allow Doomsday to get back to his feet.

Mahogany avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahogany is fighting to break Doomsday's control of his arms but Doomsday is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahogany.
Doomsday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday is looking to stand up but Mahogany isn't so interested in that idea.
Doomsday looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mahogany puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mahogany throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doomsday to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahogany accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doomsday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doomsday trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doomsday wants to get back to his feet but Mahogany is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mahogany closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doomsday is trying to control but can't.

Mahogany trying to work for an americana but Doomsday has managed to regain full guard.
Doomsday is looking to stand up but Mahogany isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahogany throws an elbow that misses. Doomsday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mahogany's guard. Nice move by Doomsday!

Mahogany looking to control but Doomsday passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mahogany controls his leg.
Mahogany gets full guard.
Mahogany is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Doomsday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doomsday trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Doomsday wants to get up but he can't break Mahogany's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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 looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doomsday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mahogany has his foot on Doomsday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doomsday works his way back into a safe position though.
Doomsday tries to stand but Mahogany is controlling from the bottom.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahogany is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mahogany isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Doomsday stacks Mahogany on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Doomsday!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany regains half guard there - taking advantage of Doomsday's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doomsday throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doomsday as he jumps to the side.
Mahogany shoots and misses
and Doomsday makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Doomsday rushes Mahogany and presses him up against the cage.
Mahogany managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doomsday working Mahogany over with knees to the body.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
Doomsday lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Doomsday cracks Mahogany with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahogany pushes Doomsday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahogany tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahogany avoids the damage to the body.
Mahogany wants to stall.
Doomsday dodges an elbow strike from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahogany managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Mahogany.
Doomsday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Doomsday dodges an elbow strike from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday lands a body shot.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doomsday keeps control of Mahogany as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mahogany breaks the clinch.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Doomsday moves out of range.
As Mahogany backs off Doomsday throws a huge counter combo but Mahogany manages to avoid it all.
Mahogany throws a right hand that Doomsday ducks under and follows up with a left that Doomsday also avoids with ease.
Doomsday lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahogany's sensitive parts.
Doomsday dips to his left and cracks Mahogany with an uppercut!
Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahogany walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.

Doomsday pushes Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahogany blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mahogany lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday with a knee to the head.
A short right from Doomsday on the inside.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Mahogany has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doomsday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doomsday looking to throw knees to the head but Mahogany is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday working Mahogany over with knees to the body.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Doomsday.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday works on Mahogany's body with a couple of short punches.

Doomsday lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Mahogany goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Doomsday in side control.

Mahogany is rocked!
Rich Mahogany overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Doomsday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahogany knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Mahogany is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doomsday fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Doomsday decides to stand back up.
Mahogany seems to have got his legs back now.
Doomsday lands with a slapping head kick.
Thanos Doomsday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mahogany shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doomsday manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Doomsday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mahogany is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thanos Doomsday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doomsday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Doomsday!
Thanos Doomsday very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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.'.