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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Sorenson (ranked 760 p4p, 933 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 99 p4p, 121 weight class). Mahogany comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Sorenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany throws a head kick but Sorenson moves out of range.
Mahogany looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sorenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Sorenson has closed the distance and engaged Mahogany in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahogany throws an elbow but misses.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahogany goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sorenson prevents it.
Luka Sorenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany slows down the pace here.
Sorenson tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sorenson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sorenson lands a shot to the body.
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sorenson.
Sorenson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sorenson digs a right hand underneath Mahogany's ribcage. Mahogany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Sorenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sorenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sorenson.
A right handed body shot lands from Sorenson.
Sorenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sorenson gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany is looking to break free of the clinch but Sorenson has double underhooks.
Sorenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sorenson effectively controlling the action here.
Sorenson tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing Sorenson back against the cage.
Sorenson has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany avoids a wild elbow strike from Sorenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson has Mahogany pressed against the cage, preventing Mahogany from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sorenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorenson lands a right hand.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sorenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahogany leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Sorenson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sorenson is pressed up against the cage. Mahogany has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sorenson down to the mat. Sorenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahogany lands with a right hand.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Sorenson feints and then cracks Mahogany's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahogany down.
Sorenson lands a two punch combo.
Mahogany shoots for a double leg takedown but Sorenson sprawls well. He's pushed Mahogany's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahogany gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sorenson.
Sorenson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sorenson gets a clinch.
Sorenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sorenson fails to land.
Sorenson lands an elbow inside that Mahogany shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson misses with the head strike.
Sorenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany jumps guard but Sorenson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahogany ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mahogany no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sorenson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sorenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sorenson has Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahogany pulls Sorenson into guard.
Sorenson gets to his feet. Mahogany looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sorenson misses with a wild body shot.
Sorenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sorenson as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Sorenson misses with a wild body shot.
Mahogany tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorenson thuds his shin into the meat of Mahogany's side.
A good leg kick by Sorenson.
Sorenson scores with a jab to the body.
Sorenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahogany looks winded!
Sorenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luka Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany misses with a few strikes there.
Mahogany gets tackled into the cage by Sorenson. Sorenson maintains the clinch.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Sorenson lands an elbow that stopped Mahogany in his tracks for a moment.
Sorenson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sorenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany tries to circle away but Sorenson has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Sorenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sorenson instigates a clinch.
Mahogany tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sorenson smiles and moves away.
Sorenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Sorenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sorenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sorenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorenson is working Mahogany over against the cage.
Sorenson lands with a left to the head.
Sorenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Sorenson scores with a hook to the body.
Sorenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorenson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson taking a breather.
Sorenson misses with some punches.
Sorenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sorenson gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany avoiding damage as Sorenson throws knees to the body.
Sorenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sorenson.
Sorenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sorenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Sorenson to work.
Sorenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sorenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Sorenson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorenson lands with a left to the head.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Sorenson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luka Sorenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Sorenson misses with some punches.
Sorenson gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson throws a head punch that misses.
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany jumps guard but Sorenson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sorenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Sorenson.
Mahogany managing to block the knees to the body from Sorenson.
Mahogany fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sorenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorenson scores with a shot to the side of Mahogany's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sorenson has him pressed against the cage.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sorenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sorenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sorenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sorenson misses with the head strike.
Sorenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Sorenson.
Sorenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Sorenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany is looking to break free of the clinch but Sorenson has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Sorenson.
Mahogany being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sorenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sorenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Sorenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sorenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahogany is rocked!
Sorenson misses with some punches.
Mahogany is still on wobbly legs! Can Sorenson finish him?
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Sorenson.
Mahogany seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorenson.
Sorenson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mahogany up against the cage.
Mahogany tries to circle away but Sorenson has him pinned against the cage.
Sorenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahogany drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sorenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Sorenson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Sorenson both land. Nice combination.
Sorenson forces Mahogany back against the cage and clinches.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Sorenson working aggressively here.
Sorenson gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sorenson.
Sorenson tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sorenson throws a head punch that misses.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahogany gets an underhook and turns Sorenson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorenson.
A short body shot lands from Sorenson as the two fighters clinch.
Sorenson lands with a left to the head.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Sorenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Mahogany scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to take the fight to the mat but Sorenson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sorenson slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorenson.
Sorenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoganys head.
A shot in the inside from Sorenson.
A short right from Sorenson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Sorenson tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
Sorenson working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sorenson.
Sorenson lands with a light punch inside.
Luka Sorenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sorenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sorenson.
Sorenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Sorenson misses with the head strike.
Mahogany fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luka Sorenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorenson misses with some punches.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Sorenson lands a nice uppercut.
Sorenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sorenson lands with a left to the head.
Mahogany wants to break free but Sorenson has control.
Sorenson lands a big right hand that drops Mahogany! The killer instinct kicks in and Sorenson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sorenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Sorenson!
Luka Sorenson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Rich Mahogany stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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