PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 3887 p4p, 4222 weight class) and Aram Grigorian (ranked 486 p4p, 521 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Litty. 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?

Mahogany
vs
Grigorian

185 cm
25
185
7 - 11 - 0

184 cm
24
181
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 11 - 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian looks to land a combination but Mahogany avoids it well.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Mahogany with the inside leg kick.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the temple. Mahogany shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Mahogany tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Mahogany back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
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!
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
As Grigorian tries to get set, Mahogany tries to push him back and clinch up but Grigorian manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Grigorian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany drops his hands momentarily and Grigorian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany works the jab nicely.
Aram Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
Jab from Grigorian.
Mahogany scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahogany lands a nice shot that snaps Grigorian's head back.
Mahogany shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany darts in trying to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian slips a jab from Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Mahogany saw that one coming.
Mahogany is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Grigorian is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Grigorian needs to keep his hands up - Mahogany had a free shot at his head there.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Mahogany half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mahogany is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mahogany cracks Grigorian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Mahogany drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Mahogany counters with a left to the body.
Mahogany throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahogany throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahogany scores with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses

and Mahogany counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mahogany.
Mahogany looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aram Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany'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.

A left lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a one two combo.
Aram Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grigorian.

It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grigorian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aram Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Mahogany avoids nicely.
Mahogany tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.
Mahogany throws the kick towards the body but Grigorian avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Grigorian connects with a nice looking jab.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Grigorian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grigorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mahogany feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahogany throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mahogany tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahogany jabs at Grigorian's body.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a fast counter high kick but Mahogany manages to duck under it in time.
Mahogany tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrigorian.
Grigorian throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grigorian moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Mahogany scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian sizes up Mahogany with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahogany swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aram Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Grigorian as he connects with a hook.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany cracks Grigorian with a good jab.
Mahogany throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Mahogany on that attempt.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Grigorian lands a head shot.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Mahogany.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahogany connects with a body shot.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Aram Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany lands with a hook. Grigorian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Mahogany.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
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!
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Mahogany, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahogany throws a nice head kick!
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.
Donk. Mahogany catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Grigorian takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahogany's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian swings for the body but Mahogany moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Grigorian.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahogany moves out of range as Grigorian throws a body kick.
No luck for Mahogany with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Mahogany blocks the low kick.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses

and Mahogany decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grigorian's guard.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Mahogany is controlling him.
Mahogany scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahogany scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aram Grigorian.
I've got Grigorian 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aram Grigorian!
An out of breath Aram Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.