PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1365 p4p, 3453 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 186 p4p, 417 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Masvidal
vs
Mahogany

188 cm
27
185
13 - 13 - 1

185 cm
24
185
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Good 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 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Mahogany tries to counter with a clinch but Masvidal shakes him off and moves away.

Mahogany shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face as Mahogany controls the position.

Mahogany working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahogany on the ground.
Mahogany tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masvidal's legs.
Mahogany wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahogany tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.

Mahogany looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
Masvidal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mahogany trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal is trying to work for a sweep but Mahogany has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahogany tries to control but Masvidal wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Mahogany is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Masvidal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Mahogany looking to break Masvidal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Masvidal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mahogany will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Mahogany tightening his grip on Masvidal, looking for the choke.
Masvidal wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masvidal fending off the submission attempt from Mahogany.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet but Mahogany has full control of the position and if anything, Masvidal has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Masvidal fending off the submission attempt from Mahogany.
Masvidal is keeping busy.

Mahogany working for a choke but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masvidal showing good submission defense here.
Masvidal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mahogany's guard. Nice work there by Masvidal.
Masvidal postures up.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Mahogany won't let him.

Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal wants to stand but Mahogany is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masvidal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masvidal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mahogany clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahogany avoiding damage.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Masvidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahogany drops back down to his feet.
Mahogany changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masvidal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahogany shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahogany off the cage and back into range.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahogany tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal stuns Mahogany with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal connects with a jab.
Mahogany has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahogany off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Masvidal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Masvidal avoids the head kick by Mahogany.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Masvidal tries to sprawl but Mahogany drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal tries to kick Mahogany off but Mahogany keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masvidal has a hand on Mahogany's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mahogany takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Mahogany is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off.

Mahogany jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masvidal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mahogany asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Masvidal trying to remain calm as Mahogany controls from the top position.
Masvidal gets back to half guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.

Mahogany is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahogany is trying to control the action in half guard but Masvidal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mahogany is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahogany is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahogany prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Mahogany tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mahogany shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masvidal defends it nicely.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany fails with the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Mahogany avoids them all with ease.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahogany on the side of the head.
Mahogany scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Masvidal misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a nice head kick!
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal cracks Mahogany with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahogany shoots in and drives through. Masvidal sprawls well.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mahogany.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.
Mahogany tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahogany swings around for an armbar but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mahogany's guard.
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Mahogany had control of the position.

Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahogany controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahogany is proving hard to escape from.

Masvidal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masvidal tries to stand but Mahogany is controlling from the bottom.

Masvidal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Masvidal stands up from Mahogany's guard - Masvidal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahogany takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahogany.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
A left and a right from Masvidal both land. Nice combination.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Mahogany clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahogany just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masvidal's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.