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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 29 p4p, 233 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 5 p4p, 33 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Dio - We Rock. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Nti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a combination
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahogany has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nti lands a nice hook to Mahogany's body. Mahogany takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahogany with a nice calf kick.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti has Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahogany lands with a right to the head.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mahogany.
A short uppercut from Mahogany.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahogany or not.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Mahogany is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nti lands a right hand.
Nti prevents a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Good body shot from Nti.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoganys head.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nti.
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!
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahogany or not.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Nti.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Nti blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Nti gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahogany or not.
A right hand to the body from Nti.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nti as the two fighters clinch.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
A left hand lands to the body for Nti.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Nti cracks Mahogany with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Nti gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahogany is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
Nti tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany presses Nti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti 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.
No joy there for Mahogany, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Mahogany misses the jab.
Mahogany throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a series of strikes. Mahogany will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Nti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Mahogany lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Kwame Nti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nti lands a body shot.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nti is leaning against Mahogany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
Nti misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Mahogany controls the action.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nti tightens his grip and picks Mahogany up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahogany manages to land in guard.
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mahogany's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nti advances to full mount.
Nti controlling the position easily from mount.
Mahogany tries to lock up and control but Nti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nti dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahogany sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahogany, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahogany.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahogany.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Nti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahogany clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Mahogany right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is working hard here to advance position.
Mahogany trying to control the hands but Nti breaks the grip.
Nti has good solid back control here.
Kwame Nti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nti is hanging on to Mahogany's back as he tries to escape.
Nti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mahogany turns into Nti and is now in his guard.
Mahogany trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Nti wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.
Nti controlling the position.
Mahogany throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.
Mahogany throwing strikes from guard but Nti blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mahogany tries to free his leg and advance position but Nti is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahogany connects with a body shot that sends Nti's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Mahogany shakes him off and moves away.
Nti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahogany, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahogany tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahogany working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoganys head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany lands a nice uppercut.
Mahogany lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Nti.
Well Nti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Our winner, Kwame Nti, 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.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to my opponent.'.
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