PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1976 p4p, 492 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 230 p4p, 62 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. Simon Hedegaard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hedegaard
vs
Mahogany

208 cm
34
195
34 - 21 - 0

185 cm
34
185
20 - 27 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Mahogany lands with a nice combination. Hedegaard backs away looking to recover.

Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hedegaard's half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mahogany jumps into side control!
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahogany's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mahogany scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahogany thows a huge punch but Hedegaard dodges it nicely.
Hedegaard tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Hedegaard trying to control from the bottom.

Mahogany is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedegaard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mahogany throwing strikes but missing.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahogany is one step ahead there.
Mahogany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahogany gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Mahogany in close.
Mahogany trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but Mahogany defending well.
Mahogany pushes Hedegaard off looking to stand but Hedegaard dives back in and keeps control.

Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahogany won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is trying to stand up here but Hedegaard is controlling him well.

Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahogany is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedegaard is trying to control. Mahogany wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedegaard enables Mahogany to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedegaard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mahogany makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahogany can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahogany lands a couple of digs.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hedegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hedegaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Mahogany scores with a takedown into Hedegaard's guard.

Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahogany doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahogany manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahogany works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mahogany lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard trying to hold on to Mahogany's head to control him but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rich Mahogany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hedegaard!
Mahogany landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard wants to hold on but Mahogany pushes him away.

Mahogany looking to secure an arm triangle but Hedegaard defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard is trying desperately to improve position.
Hedegaard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
Mahogany wants to pass to mount but Hedegaard is defending the position.
Mahogany looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedegaard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Mahogany there.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedegaard is positioning himself well to prevent Mahogany advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard trying to control here.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedegaard keeps working.
Mahogany scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahogany is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hedegaard gets back to half guard.
Mahogany is trying to control the action in half guard but Hedegaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahogany lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is defending well.
Mahogany content to control rather than advance.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Mahogany prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Mahogany slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard pushes Mahogany off looking to stand but Mahogany dives back in and keeps control.
Mahogany trying to control from half guard but Hedegaard is working away.
Mahogany slips a nice elbow through Hedegaard's hands, connecting with Hedegaard's forehead.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany landing with the ground and pound.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahogany defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hedegaard looks for a takedown but Mahogany sprawls well.

Mahogany darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahogany drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mahogany connects with a nice short shot to Hedegaard's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahogany is working away from the top position though.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy.
Hedegaard gets full guard.
Mahogany distracts Hedegaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahogany is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Mahogany is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mahogany slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahogany passes into side control.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mahogany scoring with punches from side control.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahogany creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mahogany is chipping away with strikes.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hedegaard taking a bit of punishment here - Mahogany scoring with strikes.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.
Mahogany wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping him busy.
Mahogany scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.

Mahogany tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mahogany has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hedegaard tries to improve position but can't.
Mahogany trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich Mahogany is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedegaard is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahogany 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
As Rich Mahogany got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm kind of a big deal. My home is chock full of leatherbound volumes. And I'm thankful to the fans.'.