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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Daugherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Ghuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attila Ghuta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 cm
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193 lbs
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184 cm
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Daugherty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Attila Ghuta! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ghuta gets in close and instigates a clinch. Daugherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daugherty fails with the takedown and Ghuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Richard Daugherty has been cut. Ghuta has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Daugherty as the two fighters clinch.
Daugherty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daugherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghuta won't allow it.
Ghuta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daugherty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Daugherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghuta gets a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Daugherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Attila Ghuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ghuta pushes Daugherty up against the cage in a clinch. Ghuta jumps guard and drags Daugherty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Daugherty is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghuta has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daugherty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ghuta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Daugherty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daugherty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghutas head. Daugherty lands a nice uppercut. Daugherty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ghuta has him pressed against the cage. Ghuta is looking for a takedown. Daugherty tries to break the clinch but Ghuta is controlling the position. Ghuta wants to get back to striking at distance but Daugherty won't allow it.
Daugherty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Daugherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ghuta has closed the distance and engaged Daugherty in a clinch.
Ghuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghuta is trying to pull guard but Daugherty has him pressed against the cage. Richard Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attila Ghuta.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghuta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daugherty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghuta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daugherty walks away with a smile on his face. Ghuta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ghuta with a nice cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ghuta forces Daugherty back against the cage and clinches. Daugherty prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghuta looks winded! Daugherty tries to break the clinch but Ghuta is controlling the position. A frustrated look appears on Daugherty's face as he tries to break the clinch. Daugherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghuta won't allow it.
Daugherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghuta instigates a clinch. Ghuta missing with knees to the body.
Ghuta tries to score a body lock takedown but Daugherty shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ghuta fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daugherty manages to break the clinch.
Ghuta rushes Daugherty and presses him up against the cage. Daugherty really is a fat lump. Daugherty lands a nice uppercut. Daugherty is pressed up against the cage. Ghuta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daugherty down to the mat. Daugherty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice takedown defense from Ghuta. No joy for Daugherty on that attempt. Daugherty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daugherty somewhat. Ghuta has managed to clinch.
Ghuta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daugherty prevents it.
We've been informed that Ghuta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Daugherty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daugherty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Daugherty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daugherty breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice right hand lands inside from Daugherty. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ghuta looking to throw knees to the head but Daugherty is blocking nicely.
Daugherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghuta won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ghuta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daugherty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ghuta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daugherty's efforts to push away. This has been an exciting period of action! Daugherty can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Ghuta dominated that round. The cut man is working on Richard Daugherty's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ghuta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Daugherty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Daugherty breaks the clinch.
Ghuta misses with a wild combination.
Ghuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daugherty, pushing him back against the cage. Daugherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Daugherty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghuta but Ghuta pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ghuta moves into the clinch. Ghuta wants to get back to striking at distance but Daugherty won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Daugherty's face as he tries to break the clinch. Daugherty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ghuta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daugherty pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ghuta tries to pull guard but Daugherty won't allow it.
Ghuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghuta is breathing heavily. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Daugherty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ghuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghuta is trying to pull guard but Daugherty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Richard Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attila Ghuta. A right handed body shot lands from Ghuta.
Daugherty lands a right hand. Ghuta keeps control of Daugherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Daugherty breaks from the clinch.
Ghuta clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daugherty is trying to break free. Daugherty manages to break the clinch.
Daugherty tries to keep at a distance but Ghuta has taken the fight into the clinch. Daugherty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Daugherty is trying to push Ghuta away but Ghuta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Daugherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghuta missing with a left hand there. Daugherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fight moves into the clinch position. 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! Ghuta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daugherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghuta rushes Daugherty and presses him up against the cage. Daugherty is trying to push Ghuta away but Ghuta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Daugherty manages to break the clinch.
Ghuta closes the distance and pushes Daugherty back into the cage. Ghuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghuta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daugherty is trying to break the clinch but Ghuta is controlling him. Ghuta lands a knee to the body.
Ghuta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daugherty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghuta connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ghuta moves into range and clinches up with Daugherty. Ghuta decides to pull guard. Daugherty throws a strike but Ghuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Daugherty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghuta is aware though and is defending well. Ghuta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daugherty, up you get! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Daugherty stuffs the takedown. Ghuta has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Ghuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Richard Daugherty's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Daugherty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghuta pinned against the cage. Ghuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ghuta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ghuta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daugherty swivels and escapes. Daugherty has a takedown stuffed. Ghuta closes the distance and pushes Daugherty back into the cage. Ghuta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daugherty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ghuta trying to land knees to the body.
Daugherty tries to break free but Ghuta pushes him back against the cage. Ghuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daugherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ghuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daugherty, pushing him back against the cage. Daugherty is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghuta has double underhooks. Daugherty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Attila Ghuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ghuta goes for a takedown attempt but Daugherty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richard Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attila Ghuta. Ghuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daugherty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Daugherty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ghuta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ghuta clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daugherty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Daugherty breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghuta. Daugherty shoots for a double leg takedown but Ghuta sprawls well. He's pushed Daugherty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice takedown defense from Ghuta. No joy for Daugherty on that attempt. No luck for Ghuta with that takedown attempt. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Daugherty. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Daugherty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghuta circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghuta misses with a takedown attempt - Daugherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghuta. Attila Ghuta seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ghuta closes the distance and pushes Daugherty back into the cage. Daugherty can't break the clinch.
Ghuta trying to land knees to the body.
Daugherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghuta won't allow it.
Ghuta keeps control of Daugherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Daugherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daugherty gets tackled into the cage by Ghuta. Ghuta maintains the clinch. Daugherty tries to break free but Ghuta pushes him back against the cage. Ghuta is trying to drag Daugherty to the mat but Daugherty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ghuta looking to throw knees to the head but Daugherty is blocking nicely.
Daugherty is trying to break free. Ghuta has Daugherty pressed against the cage, preventing Daugherty from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Daugherty is trying to break the clinch but Ghuta is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Daugherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghuta closes the distance and clinches. Richard Daugherty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Attila Ghuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Daugherty digs a right hand into Ghuta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghuta's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Attila Ghuta. Well Ghuta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Ghuta!
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RATING
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