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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 386 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Honza Hohol (ranked 51 p4p, 160 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Litty. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 22 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohol scores with a nice head shot.
Hohol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohol was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Hohol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahogany to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mahogany stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mahogany throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Mahogany blocks nicely.
Mahogany wants to get back to his feet but Hohol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahogany works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol stops Mahogany from standing up.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Mahogany blocks nicely.
Mahogany had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mahogany working for submissions but it's allowed Hohol to get to half guard.
Hohol trying to control the action but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohol prevents Mahogany from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohol is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Hohol.
Hohol is trying to control. Mahogany wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hohol working over Mahogany with some ground and pound. Mahogany looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hohol wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.
Mahogany moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Mahogany working for submissions but it's allowed Hohol to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahogany with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mahogany tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mahogany is not content to let Hohol control the position.
Hohol lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahogany with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes.
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Hohol trying to control from half guard but Mahogany is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hohol controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Mahogany is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mahogany manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol stands up over Mahogany, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahogany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hohol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahogany lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment.
Mahogany scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Hohol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes.
Mahogany with the active half guard here but Hohol passes nicely into side control.
Hohol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany wants to get back to his feet.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Mahogany is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hohol is controlling him well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is not content to let Hohol control the position.
Hohol scoring with punches from side control.
Mahogany misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Mahogany takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mahogany can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol cracks Mahogany with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mahogany on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is looking for a sweep.
Mahogany manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hohol's best efforts.
Mahogany has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hohol escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hohol!
Mahogany is not content to let Hohol control the position.
Hohol scoring with punches from side control.
Mahogany is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mahogany on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mahogany is letting Hohol control him for a moment.
Mahogany is trying to improve his position.
Hohol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahogany sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany regains half guard.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes.
Hohol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahogany defending well though.
Mahogany is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahogany looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mahogany is staying active underneath Hohol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hohol catches Mahogany with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hohol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mahogany drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hohol 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.
Mahogany throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahogany postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahogany is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mahogany stalling in the clinch but Hohol improves position.
Mahogany gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hohol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mahogany trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Mahogany drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hohol dives on top into guard.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahogany's head.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahogany haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahogany is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol trying to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hohol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahogany.
Hohol is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahogany is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hohol throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mahogany's body to avoid the submission. Mahogany has instead reached around Hohol's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mahogany arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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