PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Daugherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio El Croco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Croco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon. The key to victory for Richard Daugherty has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Daugherty
vs
El Croco

158 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Firebird Designs - 10% Laundry commission

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio El Croco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Croco shoots in for a double leg but Daugherty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Croco shoots in looking for a takedown. Daugherty tries to sprawl out of it but El Croco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daugherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
El Croco lands with a thumping leg kick.

Daugherty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Daugherty is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

El Croco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El Croco tries to kick Daugherty off but Daugherty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
El Croco wants to improve his position but Daugherty is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Croco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daugherty.
Daugherty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

El Croco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daugherty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daugherty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Croco scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Daugherty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daugherty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daugherty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Croco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daugherty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

El Croco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!

El Croco has his feet on Daugherty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Daugherty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daugherty showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Croco tries to roll over but Daugherty keeps him under control.
El Croco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daugherty.
Daugherty throws a strike but El Croco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

El Croco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
El Croco is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Antonio El Croco hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

El Croco closes the distance and clinches.

Daugherty breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Croco tries for a takedown but Daugherty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio El Croco.

El Croco scores with a takedown into Daugherty's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio El Croco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Daugherty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. El Croco is trying to defend but Daugherty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daugherty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daugherty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Croco taking some punishment here, with Daugherty in his half guard.

El Croco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daugherty pulls his head out easily.
El Croco tries to get to full guard but Daugherty has control of the leg.
El Croco regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Croco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daugherty throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daugherty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

El Croco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daugherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Croco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Daugherty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

El Croco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daugherty defends well.

El Croco looking for a guillotine here but Daugherty defends easily.

El Croco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daugherty defends well.

El Croco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Croco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daugherty!

El Croco has control of Daugherty's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Daugherty regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Daugherty really doesn't like being in this position too much.
El Croco landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Croco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that El Croco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Daugherty trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Croco controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
El Croco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daugherty hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Croco controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio El Croco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Daugherty leaves El Croco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Daugherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Croco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daugherty circles away.

El Croco tries to sprawl but Daugherty drives through with a takedown into half guard.
El Croco is trying to stand back up but Daugherty is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Croco manages to get to full guard.
Daugherty throws a big elbow that misses.

El Croco pushes Daugherty off and scrambles back to his feet.
El Croco misses with a takedown attempt - Daugherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richard Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio El Croco.

Daugherty tries to keep at a distance but El Croco has taken the fight into the clinch.

El Croco jumps into guard, dragging Daugherty to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daugherty landing with the ground and pound.
Daugherty won't allow El Croco to sweep him here.
El Croco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daugherty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Daugherty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

El Croco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Daugherty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daugherty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daugherty throwing strikes from guard but El Croco blocks nicely.
Antonio El Croco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daugherty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

El Croco has his feet on Daugherty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
El Croco fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Daugherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Croco fails with a takedown attempt.
Antonio El Croco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Croco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Croco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daugherty pinned against the cage. Daugherty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Croco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daugherty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Croco somewhat.

Daugherty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Croco quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio El Croco.
Well El Croco 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio El Croco!
Antonio El Croco made sure to mention his sponsor, Firebird Designs - 10% Laundry commission in his post fight interview.