PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 1879 p4p, 3682 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 264 p4p, 457 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Litty. The crowd seem to be enjoying Osiris's choice of entrance music: Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mahogany
vs
Osiris

185 cm
22
185
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
185
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Conquer

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 6 - 6 - 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eric Osiris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Osiris throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Osiris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osiris.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany goes for a double leg but Osiris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Osiris continues to drive forward.
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Mahogany breaks from the clinch.
Mahogany gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahogany throws a leg kick
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osiris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany misses with a takedown
and Osiris counters with a right hand to the body.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Osiris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany backing away here, and Osiris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mahogany slips under a jab from Osiris.
Osiris looks for the body kick but Mahogany saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses
and Osiris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osiris lands a right hook to the body.
Osiris lands a nice shot to the body.
Osiris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahogany takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahogany takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Osiris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Osiris does it's job there.
Osiris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osiris blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Osiris throws a leg kick but Mahogany moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahogany takes one to the side of the head.
Osiris misses with a hook

and Mahogany counters with a takedown into side control.

Mahogany is trying to get an arm triangle but Osiris is defending well.
Mahogany wants to control but Osiris is keeping him busy.

Mahogany wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osiris, who protects the arm well.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osiris has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris is looking for a sweep.
Mahogany works to advance to full mount. Osiris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Osiris really wants to buck Mahogany off and get back to his feet.
Osiris can't escape the position.
Mahogany controlling the pace for now.
Osiris is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mahogany controlling from the full mount.
Osiris is squirming around, avoiding Mahogany's attempts to control the action.
Osiris tries to reverse the position but Mahogany maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris is trying to stand but he's just given Mahogany his back.
Osiris is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mahogany off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Osiris just trying to survive but Mahogany is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Osiris preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mahogany.

Osiris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Mahogany tightening his grip on Osiris, looking for the choke.

Mahogany is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Osiris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
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.

Osiris lands a head shot.
Osiris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osiris wants it to stay on the feet.
Osiris cracks Mahogany with an open hand slap.
Osiris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Osiris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osiris wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Osiris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osiris lands a nice shot that snaps Mahogany's head back.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Osiris circles away easily
and Osiris counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Osiris.
Osiris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Osiris.
Osiris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osiris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Mahogany looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Mahogany is working for a submission of some sort.

Mahogany is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osiris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahogany.
Osiris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Osiris is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahogany.
Mahogany passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mahogany is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Osiris has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Mahogany wants to finish this one by submission but Osiris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mahogany.

Mahogany goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Osiris turns into him and now he's in Mahogany's guard.

Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osiris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osiris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Osiris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahogany has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Osiris has managed to get both his arms back between Mahogany's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris wants to stand but Mahogany is controlling his posture from full guard.

Mahogany has his foot on Osiris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osiris works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Osiris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Osiris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Osiris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Osiris connects with a solid leg kick.
Osiris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahogany circles away quickly and effectively.
Osiris lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Osiris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osiris is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Osiris circles away and we're back to standing.
Osiris connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Osiris tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
Osiris just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany goes for a double leg but Osiris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Osiris continues to drive forward.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osiris.
Osiris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osiris.
Osiris digs a right hand underneath Mahogany's ribcage. Mahogany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Osiris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.

Mahogany breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osiris misses with a wild body shot.

Mahogany darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osiris is looking to control Mahogany's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osiris avoid being mounted?
Mahogany stops Osiris from getting back to his feet.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Osiris is working from the bottom.
Mahogany prevents Osiris from standing back up.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Osiris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahogany tries to pass to full mount but Osiris defends it.
Mahogany prevents Osiris from standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot lands for Osiris.
Mahogany has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Osiris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eric Osiris seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris lands a jab to Mahogany's midsection.
Mahogany on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Osiris. Osiris obviously looking to wear him down.
Osiris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Osiris moves out of range.
Osiris scores with a hook to the body. Mahogany takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osiris connects with the punch.
Osiris scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Osiris.
Osiris connects with a body shot that sends Mahogany's belly button to the back.
Osiris scores with a hook to the body. Mahogany takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osiris scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Osiris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Osiris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahogany. That did some damage!
Osiris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osiris jabs Mahogany to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Osiris lands a leg kick that knocks Mahogany off balance momentarily.
A left and a right from Osiris both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Osiris does it's job there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mahogany.
Osiris cracks Mahogany with a good jab.
Osiris moves into range and connects with a jab.

Osiris rushes Mahogany and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Osiris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osiris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Osiris!
Eric Osiris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Konrad Wagner. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.