PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 33 p4p, 29 weight class) and Vernon Creed (ranked 6 p4p, 4 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Dio - We Rock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mahogany
vs
Creed

190 cm
30
206
17 - 7 - 0

194 cm
31
211
13 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Creed!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mahogany wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Mahogany attempts a counter takedown but Creed avoids it well and moves away.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.

Creed rushes Mahogany and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mahogany's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed lands with a straight right. Mahogany didn't see that one coming.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahogany connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creed scrambles back to his feet.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Creed wants to land a leg kick but Mahogany is out of range.

Creed instigates a clinch.
Creed pushes Mahogany back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahogany tries to break the clinch but Creed is controlling the position.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahogany or not.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Mahogany wants to get back to striking at distance but Creed won't allow it.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed stops a takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Creed stops a takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany is trying to drag Creed to the mat but Creed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed misses with some punches.
Mahogany wants to take the fight to the mat but Creed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Mahogany drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahogany seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Creed can turn it around.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Creed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Creed keeps control of Mahogany as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahogany wants to break free but Creed has control.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creed digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Creed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahogany is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Creed.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Creed.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany wants to get back to striking at distance but Creed won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed lands a body shot.

Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creed throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed thumps Mahogany with a low kick.
Creed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Creed throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany throws a poor cross that misses
and Creed counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Creed jabs Mahogany to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Creed avoids the punch easily.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Mahogany.
Creed is looking for the big counter here.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Creed has Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahogany can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Vernon Creed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahogany wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Creed works on Mahogany's body with a couple of short punches.
Creed is leaning against Mahogany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Creed pushes Mahogany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Creed on the inside.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Creed tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Mahogany tries to score a body lock takedown but Creed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Mahogany has Creed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Creed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Mahogany controls the action.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Creed.
Mahogany has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany wants to take the fight to the mat but Creed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahogany wants to break free but Creed has control.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.

Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed slips a straight right by Mahogany.
A nice leg kick from Creed, right into the meat of the thigh.

Creed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany drops down looking for an ankle pick but Creed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Creed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahogany's sensitive parts.
Mahogany takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mahogany misses with a left hand
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahogany.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creed 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.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany misses with a left hand
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Creed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany missing with a left hand there. Creed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Creed digs a good hook to Mahogany's body.
Mahogany bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Creed tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahogany shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creed pinned against the cage. Creed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Creed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mahogany looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany throws a lazy head kick
and Creed counters with a left to the body.
Creed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahogany takes a step back to recover.
Mahogany is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Creed clinches up with Mahogany and pushes him back against the cage.
Creed cracks Mahogany with a nice body shot.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahogany wants to break free but Creed has control.
Mahogany tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Creed is leaning against Mahogany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Creed.
Creed tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
Good body shot from Creed.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Creed.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mahogany lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Creed on the inside.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Creed is leaning against Mahogany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed lands a right hand.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
A hook to the body from Creed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Creed.

Mahogany is rocked!
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Oh Mahogany is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Creed.
Mahogany seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahogany or not.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahogany can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Creed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Creed.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Mahogany wants a takedown.
Creed is leaning against Mahogany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
A short right from Creed.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany has Creed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Creed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany is working for takedown but Creed is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Creed.
Vernon Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creed throws a low kick, looking for Mahogany's leg but Mahogany calmly moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahogany is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches up with Creed, looking for a takedown. Mahogany pushes Creed against the cage but Creed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Creed. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed takes one to the side of the head.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Creed misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creed 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.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt - Creed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahogany with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Mahogany misses with a right hand
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahogany moves out of range as Creed strikes.
Mahogany with a poor takedown
and Creed counters with a series of strikes. Mahogany will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed feints and then cracks Mahogany's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahogany down.
Creed wants to clinch.
Creed takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahogany or perhaps it was just good defense by Creed, which made it look bad.
Creed is trying to counter with his kicks.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Creed sprawls well. Creed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahogany gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Mahogany takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahogany tries a low kick but Creed avoids it.
Creed throws a counter combo.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Creed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Creed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahogany takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Mahogany tries to score with a low kick but Creed moves his leg out of the way.
Creed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Creed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahogany goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creed prevents it.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Mahogany has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Creed after a bit of a struggle.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Creed scores with a nice head shot.
Creed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahogany's sensitive parts.
Creed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Creed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahogany throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
Mahogany connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahogany avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany blocks a leg kick.
Mahogany ducks right into an uppercut from Creed.
Creed punishes Mahogany's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks.
Mahogany waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
Creed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Creed throws a leg kick which misses Mahogany's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahogany tries to avoid it.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creed throws a push kick but Mahogany slaps the foot to one side.
Creed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creed is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Creed circles away and we're back to standing.
Creed throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Creed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany blocks a jab.
Mahogany half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Creed throws a push kick but Mahogany slaps the foot to one side.
Creed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Nice shot by Creed.
Mahogany throws a right hand that misses
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Creed counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Creed's head but Creed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahogany blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed with a nice cross.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Mahogany's ribs.
A jab lands there for Mahogany.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahogany walks forward, straight into a front kick from Creed.
A big right from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany with a poor takedown
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Creed closes the distance and pushes Mahogany back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahogany is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.

Mahogany has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Creed regains guard immediately.
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!
Creed managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mahogany stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahogany throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahogany prevents Creed from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Creed 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 42:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 42:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vernon Creed!
Vernon Creed is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Vernon Creed started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent. I'll be back.'.