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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Daugherty (ranked 1823 p4p, 190 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1754 p4p, 184 weight class). Daugherty comes to the cage accompanied by Dragula - Rob Zombie. John Daugherty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 cm
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235 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
247 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Daugherty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jardel Faria Preto! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daugherty lands a jab.
It looks like Jardel Faria Preto has been cut. Faria Preto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Faria Preto works his way into full mount! Faria Preto wants to take his opponent's back but Daugherty doesn't allow it. Daugherty has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Faria Preto looking for the choke from the back. Faria Preto scores with punches and elbows. Daugherty showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daugherty showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faria Preto looking for the RNC. Faria Preto is looking for the choke from the back position but Daugherty is controlling his hands well. Faria Preto missing with punches from the back. Daugherty is in a bad position with Faria Preto working for a choke. Daugherty manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Daugherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Faria Preto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Faria Preto passes into half guard. Daugherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faria Preto on the ground. Faria Preto wants to pass the guard but Daugherty is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Faria Preto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Faria Preto working for a submission but Daugherty is keeping him at bay. Faria Preto wants to take his opponent's back but Daugherty doesn't allow it. You get the feeling that Daugherty really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daugherty prevents Faria Preto from taking his back. Faria Preto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Faria Preto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daugherty is now in Faria Preto's guard. A big mistake from Faria Preto there, giving up the dominant position! Faria Preto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daugherty is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Faria Preto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daugherty is aware though and is defending well. Daugherty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Faria Preto's guard. Faria Preto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Daugherty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Faria Preto wants to hit a switch here but Daugherty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Faria Preto there! Faria Preto tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jardel Faria Preto dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jardel Faria Preto's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faria Preto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugherty throws out the jab. Faria Preto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Faria Preto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugherty throws out the jab. Faria Preto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daugherty defends it nicely. Faria Preto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daugherty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faria Preto somewhat. Daugherty cracks Faria Preto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Faria Preto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugherty. Daugherty scores with a nice head shot. Jardel Faria Preto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daugherty lands a nice looking body shot.
Faria Preto shoots in and drives through. Daugherty sprawls well. John Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jardel Faria Preto. Faria Preto is breathing heavily. A telegraphed right hand from Daugherty misses the target. Daugherty lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faria Preto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Faria Preto is rocked!
That has opened up Jardel Faria Preto's cut even more. Faria Preto circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Daugherty. Faria Preto falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Daugherty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty! An out of breath and clearly excited John Daugherty thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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