PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between McCauley Daugherty (ranked 3337 p4p, 2218 weight class) and Henry Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Daugherty
vs
Python

179 cm
22
174
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
30
170
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, McCauley Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python connects with a crisp jab.
Daugherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Python misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daugherty throws out a leg kick but Python moves out of range and Daugherty only half commits.
Python loads up on a big right hand but Daugherty slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Daugherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daugherty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daugherty off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daugherty.
Daugherty tries to work over Python's front leg with a kick but Python checks it.
Despite the aggression on Python's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for McCauley Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python looks to land a right hand but Daugherty moved out of range.
McCauley Daugherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daugherty is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Python.
Daugherty closes the distance and clinches up with Python, looking for a takedown. Daugherty pushes Python against the cage but Python circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to slow Python down by chopping away at his legs.
Daugherty tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
Python throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daugherty shoots for a takedown but Python saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown but Python shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Python circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daugherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daugherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut.
Daugherty tries to clinch there but Python circles away.
Python looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daugherty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daugherty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daugherty looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daugherty trying to control from half guard but Python is working away.
Daugherty wants to free his trapped foot but Python is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daugherty prevents Python from standing back up.

Daugherty stands up from half guard.
Python throws a series of punches but Daugherty avoids them all with ease.
Daugherty tries for a takedown but Python sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daugherty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Python throws a one two combo.
Daugherty looks for a takedown but Python sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daugherty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Python counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daugherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Python stuffs the takedown.
Python swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Python but Python pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daugherty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Python swivels and escapes.
Python looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Python takes one to the side of the head.
Daugherty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Python counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty misses with a takedown
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Daugherty will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daugherty avoids the head kick by Python.
Python throws a front kick aimed at Daugherty's knee but Daugherty avoids it well.
Daugherty has a takedown stuffed.
Daugherty moves out of range of the strikes.

Daugherty clinches up with Python and pushes him back against the cage.
Python blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daugherty jumps guard but Python stands there with Daugherty around his waist. Daugherty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daugherty tries to clinch but Python moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Python misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Python dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Daugherty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daugherty off to one side.
No luck for Daugherty with that takedown attempt.
Python scores with a three punch combo!
Daugherty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Python tries to avoid it but Daugherty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Python to the ground. Python escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for McCauley Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Python as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
Daugherty throws a solid leg kick but Python takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daugherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Daugherty throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Python lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daugherty tries to clinch up.
Daugherty lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Python blocks the low kick.
Python throws a push kick but Daugherty slaps the foot to one side.
Daugherty takes one to the chin there.
Daugherty wants to clinch
and Python counters with a left to the body.
Python bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daugherty's head backwards.
Python connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Daugherty has Python up against the cage in a clinch.

Daugherty jumps into guard, dragging Python to the mat.
Daugherty looking to control but Python passes into half guard.
Daugherty wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty is working hard here to advance position.
Daugherty trying to hold on to Python's head to control him but Python postures up.

Python decides to return to a standing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python throws a low kick but Daugherty avoids it.
Daugherty shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.

Daugherty has managed to clinch.
Python gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daugherty.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daugherty has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Python is trying to keep an underhook but Daugherty manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Python has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daugherty is on him like a limpet, forcing Python back against the cage.

Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daugherty shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daugherty moves in looking to clinch but Python pushes him off.
Python scores with a leg kick.
Python defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daugherty.
Daugherty shoots in looking for a takedown. Python tries to sprawl out of it but Daugherty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Python manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daugherty swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Daugherty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Python is fending him off so far but Daugherty persists. Nope, Python circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daugherty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daugherty looks to clinch
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python swings for the body but Daugherty moves out of range.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python throws a hook but Daugherty blocks it.
Python fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Python misses.
Python lands a high kick!
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!
Daugherty blocks a low kick nicely.
Python slaps away a takedown attempt from Daugherty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Python blocks the low kick.
Python throws a counter combo.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daugherty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Daugherty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Python leaves Daugherty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Python lands with a kick to the temple. Daugherty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daugherty tries for a takedown but Python circles away easily
and Python counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Python misses with a hook.
Daugherty throws a big counter combination but Python scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Python circles away from the clinch attempt
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Daugherty.
Daugherty doesn't manage to clinch there - Python circles away.

Daugherty clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python stops a takedown attempt from Daugherty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for McCauley Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daugherty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Python trying to land knees to the body.

Python manages to break the clinch.
Henry Python seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daugherty misses with a takedown attempt
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daugherty takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daugherty goes for a double leg but Python avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Python continues to drive forward.

Python breaks the clinch.
Python misses with a looping left.
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Python swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daugherty.
Daugherty defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
McCauley Daugherty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Python throws a counter combo.
Daugherty throws an off balance right hand
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.

Daugherty closes the distance and pushes Python back into the cage.
Daugherty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Python.
Daugherty tries to counter by clinching up but Python breaks away and moves out of range.

Daugherty has managed to clinch.
Daugherty blocks the elbow strike.

Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daugherty misses with a takedown
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daugherty off to one side.
A head kick from Python lands but Daugherty takes it in his stride.
Python cracks Daugherty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daugherty looks for a takedown but Python sprawls well.
Python appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Python throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Python as Daugherty shoots in.
Daugherty motions for Python to come forward. Daugherty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Python saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty has his takedown stuffed
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Daugherty misses with a leg kick
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daugherty tries to work over Python's front leg with a kick but Python checks it.
Henry Python is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daugherty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Python defends well and Daugherty ends up having to push Python into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Python breaks from the clinch.
Python has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Python.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
As Python backs away, Daugherty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Python. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Python.
Daugherty misses with a left hand
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Daugherty moves out of range easily.
Daugherty connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Python winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
McCauley Daugherty was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't get the win today, but first thing tomorrow I'll be on the Gym and comeback stronger!'.