PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 13 p4p, 116 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 3 p4p, 17 weight class). Gunnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Björk - Army Of Me. Mahogany has chosen Dio - We Rock as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gunnarsson
vs
Mahogany

193 cm
32
205
26 - 15 - 0

190 cm
33
206
24 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

NARCOS
Conviction

Conquer
© Trap House

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 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Mahogany on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
And Mahogany responds with a good body kick, but Gunnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahogany.

Mahogany has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tries to break the clinch but Mahogany is controlling the position.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Mahogany works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahogany looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahogany counters with a body kick.
Gunnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahogany has time to react.
Mahogany throws a front kick that sends Gunnarsson stumbling back into the cage.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahogany.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch to the body.

Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahogany throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnarsson lands with a right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahogany thinking.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahogany blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahogany can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahogany feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson jabs Mahogany to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Mahogany takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Mahogany misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahogany connects with a looping right hand.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahogany misses with a low kick.
Mahogany jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Mahogany throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Mahogany slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Mahogany keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany lands a body shot.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rich Mahogany seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahogany won't allow it.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahogany lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Mahogany digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahogany lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Mahogany works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahogany lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany lands an uppercut.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson wants to break free but Mahogany has control.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Mahogany.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany avoiding damage.
Mahogany keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Mahogany to work.
Mahogany lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.

Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Mahogany fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gunnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Mahogany stuns Gunnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahogany throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahogany takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany tries to land a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahogany. Mahogany obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Mahogany misses with a low kick as Gunnarsson jumps back.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Gunnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses its target.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses

and Mahogany counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
Mahogany missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany controlling the pace.
Mahogany thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunnarsson's head.

Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.

Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gunnarsson!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rich Mahogany.
I've got Mahogany winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
Our winner, Rich Mahogany, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.