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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Daugherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anclertinho Aniousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anclertinho Aniousa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rory Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anclertinho Aniousa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aniousa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daugherty is fending him off so far but Aniousa persists. Nope, Daugherty circles away and we're back to standing.
Aniousa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aniousa gets tackled into the cage by Daugherty. Daugherty maintains the clinch.
Daugherty gets underhooks to prevent Aniousa's takedown attempt.
Aniousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aniousa manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aniousa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daugherty as he jumps to the side.
Rory Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anclertinho Aniousa.
Daugherty stuffs the takedown.
Aniousa rushes Daugherty and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty tries to land knees in the clinch but Aniousa avoids the damage to the body.
Daugherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aniousa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daugherty pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aniousa looking to score a takedown here. Daugherty is defending well but Aniousa drives through and ends up in Daugherty's guard.
Aniousa throws a strike but Daugherty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aniousa has a closed guard, preventing Daugherty from standing up.
Daugherty won't allow Aniousa to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daugherty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aniousa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daugherty is one step ahead there.
Daugherty postures up and lands a big shot to Aniousa's brow.
Daugherty wanted to stand there but Aniousa had control of the position.
Aniousa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty tries to stand but Aniousa is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty won't allow Aniousa to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aniousa throws a body shot but no joy.
Daugherty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aniousa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daugherty but Daugherty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daugherty wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daugherty tries to clinch up.
Aniousa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daugherty doesn't manage to clinch there - Aniousa circles away.
Aniousa fails to land the takedown.
Daugherty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aniousa.
Aniousa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daugherty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daugherty has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aniousa uses from the top position.
Aniousa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aniousa throws an elbow that misses. Daugherty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aniousa's guard. Nice move by Daugherty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Daugherty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aniousa shoots in and drives through. Daugherty sprawls well.
Aniousa keeps the fight on the outside.
Aniousa misses with a takedown attempt - Daugherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Aniousa tries to get set, Daugherty tries to push him back and clinch up but Aniousa manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daugherty lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rory Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anclertinho Aniousa.
Aniousa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daugherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aniousa can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniousa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daugherty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aniousa has Daugherty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daugherty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aniousa blocks a body shot from Daugherty.
Aniousa wants a takedown but no success here.
Aniousa is breathing heavily.
Daugherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daugherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aniousa can't get the takedown.
Daugherty throws a head punch that misses.
Daugherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aniousa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aniousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aniousa works on Daugherty's body with a couple of short punches.
Aniousa blocking some punches.
Daugherty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daugherty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daugherty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daugherty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aniousa's elbow.
Aniousa pulls guard.
Aniousa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daugherty wants to stand but Aniousa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty landing with the ground and pound.
Daugherty lands a couple of elbows.
Daugherty lands a couple of digs.
Daugherty postures up.
Daugherty won't allow Aniousa to sweep him here.
Daugherty postures up and lands a big shot to Aniousa's brow.
Aniousa trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aniousa wants to sweep but no luck.
Daugherty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daugherty wanted to stand there but Aniousa had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daugherty is in close to Aniousa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aniousa has a closed guard, preventing Daugherty from standing up.
Daugherty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aniousa is working an open guard so Daugherty takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Daugherty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Daugherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aniousa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daugherty is trying to defend but Aniousa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aniousa wants to take a breather but Daugherty is having none of it.
Aniousa is looking to pass Daugherty's guard but actually Daugherty recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aniousa.
Daugherty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniousa throws a big right hand that misses.
Aniousa wants to control from the top but Daugherty keeps moving.
Daugherty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rory Daugherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aniousa is standing up over Daugherty. Daugherty looks to escape but Aniousa dives into side control.
Daugherty regains half guard, as Aniousa was trying to land strikes.
Daugherty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aniousa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aniousa seems to be looking for submissions.
Daugherty trying to hold on to Aniousa's head to control him but Aniousa postures up.
Aniousa wants to work for an arm triangle but Daugherty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aniousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daugherty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aniousa.
Aniousa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aniousa trying to control from half guard but Daugherty is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aniousa is looking for a kimura here.
Daugherty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aniousa is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aniousa controls Daugherty momentarily but Daugherty frees himself.
Aniousa has a closed guard, preventing Daugherty from standing up.
Daugherty wants to stand and escape but instead Aniousa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aniousa cracks Daugherty with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daugherty trying to keep a closed guard but Aniousa is proving a slippery customer.
Aniousa throws an elbow that misses. Daugherty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aniousa's guard. Nice move by Daugherty!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anclertinho Aniousa.
Well Daugherty 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Daugherty!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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