PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Daugherty (ranked 7208 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Bell (ranked 5329 p4p, 512 weight class). Harvey Bell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daugherty
vs
Bell

169 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
24
238 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lorenzo Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harvey Bell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bell defends it nicely.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daugherty is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daugherty is looking for a counter combo.
Bell looks to land a combination. Daugherty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Lorenzo Daugherty has been cut.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daugherty gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell tries to bum rush Daugherty with a series of wild strikes but Daugherty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Daugherty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bell to the mat! Bell manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty prevents Bell from getting back to his feet.

Bell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Bell throws a right and a left that Daugherty avoids nicely.
Bell throws a combination that misses

and Daugherty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daugherty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daugherty working some strikes from top position.
Daugherty throws an elbow that misses. Bell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daugherty's guard. Nice move by Bell!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell wants to get up but he can't break Daugherty's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Daugherty keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Daugherty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daugherty is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Daugherty pulls guard successfully.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Daugherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daugherty pulls Bell in close to prevent any damage.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daugherty is working an open guard so Bell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Daugherty shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
Daugherty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daugherty somewhat.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daugherty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daugherty is defended easily by Bell.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Bell scores with a four punch combination!
Bell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Daugherty is breathing heavily.
Bell stalks Daugherty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daugherty's face. Daugherty staggers backwards, shaken.

Daugherty is rocked!
Daugherty really is a fat lump.
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!
Bell throws a monster overhand right that drops Daugherty! Bell follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Bell!