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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Daugherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Schenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brayden Schenn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schenn.
Schenn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schenn lands in his opponent's guard.
Daugherty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schenn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schenn prevents Daugherty from getting back to his feet.
Daugherty is looking for a triangle but Schenn pushes his legs off easily.
Schenn throwing strikes but missing.
Daugherty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daugherty has his feet on Schenn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schenn misses with a double jab
and Daugherty counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schenn throws a right and a left that Daugherty avoids nicely.
Schenn moves into range and clinches up with Daugherty.
Daugherty blocks an elbow strike.
Schenn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daugherty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schenn 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 Brayden Schenn.
Daugherty is trying to break the clinch but Schenn is controlling him.
Daugherty can't break the clinch.
Daugherty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schenn jumps guard but Daugherty stands there with Schenn around his waist. Schenn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daugherty wants to break free but Schenn has control.
Daugherty tries to break the clinch but Schenn is controlling the position.
Schenn jumps guard but Daugherty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schenn is trying to pull guard but Daugherty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schenn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daugherty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daugherty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daugherty tries to break free but Schenn pushes him back against the cage.
Schenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daugherty's efforts to push away.
Schenn throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Schenn.
Schenn shoots in for a double leg but Daugherty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schenn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daugherty counters with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schenn.
Schenn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Schenn. No joy for Daugherty on that attempt.
Schenn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daugherty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schenn has him pressed against the cage.
Daugherty breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schenn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schenn wants it to stay on the feet.
Daugherty is breathing heavily.
Schenn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daugherty on his heels. He'll look to pass Daugherty's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schenn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schenn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schenn controlling the pace.
Schenn wants to pass to mount but Daugherty is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Schenn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daugherty tries to sprawl but Schenn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schenn moves nicely into side control.
Daugherty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schenn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Schenn tries to move to full mount but Daugherty actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schenn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daugherty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schenn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daugherty has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Schenn is on him like a limpet, forcing Daugherty back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Schenn won't allow it.
Daugherty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schenn has him pressed against the cage.
Schenn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daugherty after a bit of a struggle.
Daugherty is looking to break free of the clinch but Schenn has double underhooks.
Daugherty tries to break the clinch but Schenn is controlling the position.
Schenn has Daugherty pressed against the cage, preventing Daugherty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schenn has Daugherty pressed against the cage, preventing Daugherty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daugherty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schenn has him pressed against the cage.
Schenn is trying to trip Daugherty. He has hold of a leg but Daugherty is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schenn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daugherty is working an open guard so Schenn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daugherty tries for a takedown but Schenn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schenn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schenn.
Schenn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daugherty is fending him off so far but Schenn persists. Nope, Daugherty circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brayden Schenn.
Schenn darts in looking for a takedown but Daugherty gets double underhooks and turns Schenn into the cage.
Schenn is trying to pull guard but Daugherty has him pressed against the cage.
Daugherty managing to block the knees to the body from Schenn.
Daugherty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daugherty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schenn has Daugherty up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schenn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schenn. Daugherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schenn has a takedown stuffed.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown but Schenn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schenn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schenn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daugherty is looking to get back to his feet here but Schenn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Daugherty's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Schenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Schenn with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daugherty is looking to break free of the clinch but Schenn has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schenn keeps control of Daugherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daugherty is pressed up against the cage. Schenn 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.
Richard Daugherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daugherty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schenn feints and as Daugherty raises his hands in defense, Schenn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schenn won't allow Daugherty to get back to his feet.
Schenn pushes down on Daugherty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schenn is working for a kimura but Daugherty is defending it quite comfortably.
Schenn is trying to control. Daugherty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daugherty is staying active underneath Schenn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daugherty wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schenn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schenn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brayden Schenn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Schenn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daugherty swivels and escapes.
Richard Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brayden Schenn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schenn connects with a high kick.
Daugherty shoots in for a takedown but Schenn shows good takedown defense.
Schenn looks for a takedown but Daugherty sprawls well.
Schenn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schenn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daugherty smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schenn has managed to clinch.
Schenn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daugherty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schenn swivels and escapes.
Schenn pushes Daugherty up against the cage in a clinch.
Schenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schenn moves into the clinch.
Richard Daugherty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Schenn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schenn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Schenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schenn 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Schenn!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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