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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 436 p4p, 495 weight class) and Ko Van Den Born (ranked 60 p4p, 69 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Dio - We Rock. Ko Van Den Born told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ko Van Den Born!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
Van Den Born turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mahogany misses
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahogany shoots and misses
and Van Den Born counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahogany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Den Born sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahogany somewhat.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Den Born tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany connects with a looping right hand.
Mahogany is looking to clinch.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Den Born lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Den Born has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook.
Mahogany fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahogany was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
Mahogany tries to counter with a takedown but Van Den Born is quick to defend against it.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.
Mahogany has closed the distance and engaged Van Den Born in a clinch.
Mahogany tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Den Born smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Den Born looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Den Born drives through and clinches with Mahogany against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Van Den Born lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Den Born lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Van Den Born.
Mahogany softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahogany gets control of Van Den Born's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mahogany will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahogany is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahogany has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Den Born has managed to get both his arms back between Mahogany's legs - danger averted.
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Van Den Born defends easily.
Mahogany looking to control.
Van Den Born 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.
Mahogany working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
Mahogany chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Den Born can pounce on him.
Mahogany lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahogany jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Van Den Born wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Van Den Born scores with a one two! Mahogany had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahogany.
Mahogany fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Den Born lands a jab to Mahogany's midsection.
A low kick lands for Van Den Born.
A left lands for Mahogany.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born moves forwards but Mahogany connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahogany was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Born fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Mahogany takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Den Born is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahogany rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Van Den Born doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born throws a solid leg kick but Mahogany takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Den Born.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a leg kick which misses Van Den Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Den Born tries to avoid it.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahogany throws out a leg kick but Van Den Born moves out of range and Mahogany only half commits.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Van Den Born releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Den Born with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahogany connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Den Born momentarily.
Mahogany bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahogany fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany clinches with his opponent.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born looking to stall.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
A short right from Mahogany on the inside.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Mahogany lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Den Born scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born won't allow it.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Van Den Born stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Van Den Born misses with a body kick.
Van Den Born darts in and clinches Mahogany up against the cage.
Van Den Born working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Den Born.
Come on Van Den Born - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Den Born scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Den Born makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany is looking to control Van Den Born's arms but Van Den Born gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahogany has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Den Born lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Den Born taking a breather.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Van Den Born has him pressed against the cage.
Van Den Born is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahogany is defending well for now.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany fails to pull guard.
Mahogany pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mahogany.
Mahogany jumps guard but Van Den Born stands there with Mahogany around his waist. Mahogany gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
Mahogany tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Den Born looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahogany lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Mahogany - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany stalling.
Van Den Born misses with a body punch.
Van Den Born lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Van Den Born stalling in the clinch but Mahogany improves position.
Van Den Born lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Den Born just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahogany's brow.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Born controls his hands.
Van Den Born looking to stall.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Den Born blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany pulls guard successfully.
Mahogany seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Van Den Born trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Van Den Born working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahogany is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Den Born controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ko Van Den Born comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahogany 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
A very excited looking Rich Mahogany made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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