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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 1516 p4p, 1453 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 229 p4p, 215 weight class). Mahogany's entrance music is Dio - We Rock. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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18 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 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 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blikstein throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blikstein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mahogany gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Blikstein.
Mahogany makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Blikstein blocks it.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahogany gets through Blikstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blikstein blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Blikstein.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blikstein wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahogany has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice left hand lands by Blikstein.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Blikstein.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahogany is trying to maintain a safe position but Blikstein gets an underhook and turns Mahogany into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein blocking some punches.
Blikstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Mahogany lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blikstein stalls.
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mahogany tries to avoid it but Blikstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mahogany to the ground. Mahogany escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Mahogany blocks the low kick.
Mahogany gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blikstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein throws a fast counter high kick but Mahogany manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blikstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahogany throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blikstein moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahogany bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
A big right from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahogany is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with a looping left.
Mahogany misses with a body shot
and Blikstein counters with a solid body kick.
Blikstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.
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!
Blikstein throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Mahogany throws a big shot that misses.
Mahogany backing away here, and Blikstein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Paulo Blikstein's cut.
That's time! Mahogany's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. Mahogany saw that one coming.
Mahogany swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahogany looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blikstein.
Mahogany misses with a looping right.
Blikstein takes one on the button.
Mahogany moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Blikstein.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany lands with a right to the head.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
It looked like Mahogany wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blikstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahogany moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rich Mahogany is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Blikstein drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blikstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahogany wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mahogany scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein wants to land a leg kick but Mahogany is out of range.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blikstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein connects with a body shot that sends Mahogany's belly button to the back.
Mahogany lands with a shot to the body.
Mahogany darts in and clinches Blikstein up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with the head strike.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Blikstein misses with a body punch.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blikstein tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Blikstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blikstein lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein blocks an uppercut.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Blikstein avoiding damage.
Blikstein blocks an uppercut.
Blikstein tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blikstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahogany scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Blikstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahogany scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Mahogany avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Mahogany cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the body
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
Mahogany misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Blikstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blikstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Mahogany cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
Blikstein is rocked!
Mahogany cracks Blikstein with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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