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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacGuire (ranked 1922 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 230 p4p, 253 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean MacGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany shoots for a takedown but MacGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacGuire is looking to counter the offense by Mahogany and move into the clinch.
MacGuire scores with a nice right hand.
MacGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Mahogany tries to keep at a distance but MacGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahogany gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MacGuire regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
MacGuire wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment.
MacGuire tries to strike from the bottom.
MacGuire controls Mahogany momentarily but Mahogany frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
MacGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
MacGuire controls Mahogany momentarily but Mahogany frees himself.
MacGuire pushes Mahogany off and gets back to his feet.
MacGuire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Sean MacGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGuire misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany jumps into guard, dragging MacGuire to the mat.
Mahogany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany controlling the position.
Mahogany had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGuire defends it easily.
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!
Mahogany managing to control the position.
MacGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Mahogany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacGuire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mahogany working a defensive guard here.
MacGuire throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to stand up but MacGuire is controlling him.
MacGuire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mahogany working for a triangle but MacGuire defends it easily.
MacGuire trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Mahogany utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacGuire trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Mahogany has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGuire trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but MacGuire pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahogany preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacGuire stands up over Mahogany, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany has MacGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahogany is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MacGuire moves into range and clinches up with Mahogany.
MacGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahogany gets underhooks to prevent MacGuire's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by MacGuire.
A short left from MacGuire.
Mahogany is trying to maintain a safe position but MacGuire gets an underhook and turns Mahogany into the cage.
MacGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahogany tries to work over MacGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacGuire after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Mahogany's ribcage. Mahogany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from MacGuire.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Mahogany controls the action.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Mahogany gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGuire wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany prevents MacGuire from standing back up.
Mahogany scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
Sean MacGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGuire has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGuire.
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGuire keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGuire is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is looking to stand up but MacGuire isn't so interested in that idea.
MacGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacGuire wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Mahogany utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahogany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahogany has momentary wrist control but MacGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
Mahogany tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahogany is on top in guard.
Mahogany looking to pass the guard.
Mahogany content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahogany.
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
MacGuire is working hard here to advance position.
MacGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
MacGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacGuire wants to pass the guard but Mahogany is keeping the position.
Mahogany controls MacGuire momentarily but MacGuire frees himself.
MacGuire passes into half guard.
MacGuire tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahogany keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
MacGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany manages to pull guard.
MacGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacGuire throwing strikes but missing.
MacGuire wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
MacGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
MacGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany wants to get back to his feet but MacGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGuire is fighting to break Mahogany's control of his arms but Mahogany is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacGuire working some strikes from top position.
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahogany throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
MacGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacGuire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahogany's head.
Mahogany wants to sweep but no luck.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahogany had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGuire defends it easily.
MacGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahogany controls MacGuire momentarily but MacGuire frees himself.
MacGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahogany, up you get!
Mahogany fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
MacGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahogany, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but MacGuire won't allow it.
Good body shot from MacGuire.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing MacGuire back against the cage.
Mahogany fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as MacGuire controls the action.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but MacGuire won't allow it.
MacGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
MacGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing MacGuire back against the cage.
MacGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahogany pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGuire gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
MacGuire wants to take a breather but Mahogany is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacGuire lands a nice short elbow.
Mahogany blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacGuire.
Mahogany is staying active underneath MacGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mahogany regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacGuire.
MacGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
MacGuire with a nice head shot there.
MacGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahogany swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGuire gets to his feet - Mahogany follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean MacGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean MacGuire!
After winning the bout, Sean MacGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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energy
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hype
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