PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 293 p4p, 231 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 48 p4p, 37 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mahogany's choice of entrance music: Dio - We Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peterson
vs
Mahogany

180 cm
39
180
34 - 20 - 1

190 cm
29
206
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson sets himself, and Mahogany steps forward looking for the clinch! Peterson avoids it this time.
Mahogany takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Mahogany seems unphased.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahogany on the side of the head.

Peterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mahogany avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peterson working over Mahogany with some ground and pound. Mahogany looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mahogany tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.

Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mahogany is pressing down on Peterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson works over Mahogany with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mahogany wants to stand and escape but instead Peterson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Mahogany working for a triangle but Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany has his foot on Peterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Peterson distracts Mahogany with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahogany wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Mahogany.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterson works over Mahogany with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahogany manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.

Mahogany is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany working a defensive guard here.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Mahogany has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahogany is trying to keep Peterson in close.
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peterson passes Mahogany's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson 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.

Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peterson throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahogany takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahogany is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Mahogany is quick to defend against it.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.
Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahogany counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peterson's knee momentarily.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
Mahogany doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peterson misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Mahogany scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peterson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mahogany on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Peterson.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Mahogany slips the punch.

Peterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahogany looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mahogany is looking for a sweep.
Mahogany is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany taking some punishment here, with Peterson in his half guard.
Mahogany taking some punishment here, with Peterson in his half guard.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Peterson prevents Mahogany from improving his position.
Mahogany manages to get to full guard.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Mahogany.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Peterson tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Mahogany throws a strike but Peterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mahogany trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.

Mahogany working for a triangle but Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Mahogany bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.

Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson controls Mahogany momentarily but Mahogany frees himself.
Peterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahogany is one step ahead there.
Mahogany slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peterson is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.

Mahogany wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peterson, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Peterson defending well as Mahogany loads up on a big left hand.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Mahogany is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peterson with a nice cross.
Peterson dives in and grabs Mahogany's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mahogany pushes down on Peterson's head and hops out.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Peterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Peterson throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand

and Mahogany holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Mahogany.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahogany lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Mahogany lands with a left to the head.

Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dylan Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahogany tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Mahogany sprawls well.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Mahogany slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson sets himself, and Mahogany steps forward looking for the clinch! Peterson avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a right hand

and Mahogany counters with a beautiful punch that sends Peterson to the canvas!

Peterson is rocked!
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!
Mahogany has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peterson is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Peterson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahogany controls the pace.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mahogany throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing Mahogany from standing up.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahogany trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mahogany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a strike but Peterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mahogany looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mahogany working a defensive guard here.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.

Mahogany is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Peterson frees his head nicely. Oh but Mahogany has switched to an armbar! Peterson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rich Mahogany!
A victorious Rich Mahogany thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.