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Event:
SAFO 63
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
Daugherty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daugherty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daugherty misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daugherty backwards.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daugherty.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
#T1#
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daugherty tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Daugherty breaks from the clinch.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daugherty counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daugherty throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Daugherty is rocked!
Daugherty ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated John Daugherty had this to say: 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'. |
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Event:
SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Daugherty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov missing with a left hand there. Daugherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daugherty throws a shot from downtown. Stepanov moves away and avoids it.
Daugherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanov is just out of range.
Stepanov misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Daugherty counters with a crisp one two that drops Stepanov! Daugherty thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stepanov to his feet! Stepanov is in big trouble!#ROC#
Stepanov is rocked!
Stepanov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Daugherty points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Stepanov wakes up just in time to hear Daugherty thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
After the fight, John Daugherty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Daugherty scores with a sloppy right hand. Namasuzuki should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Namasuzuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Daugherty scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Daugherty misses the jab.
Daugherty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daugherty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daugherty scores with a punch to the head.
Daugherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Namasuzuki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namasuzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daugherty in his tracks.
Namasuzuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daugherty if he has to take too many more of those.
Daugherty throws a nice looking combination but Namasuzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daugherty with a jab.
Daugherty is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daugherty slips a jab from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daugherty.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Daugherty misses the jab.#CL#
Namasuzuki forces Daugherty back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daugherty.
Daugherty is trying to break free.
Daugherty is trying to break free.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daugherty's elbow.
Namasuzuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Daugherty controls his hands.
Daugherty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
#T2#
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Daugherty is trying to push Namasuzuki away but Namasuzuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands with a right to the head.
Namasuzuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daugherty backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daugherty.
Namasuzuki lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Namasuzuki.
Daugherty blocks a body shot from Namasuzuki. #T3#
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Namasuzuki lands with a light punch inside.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daugherty can't break the clinch.
Namasuzuki has Daugherty pressed against the cage, preventing Daugherty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
Daugherty blocks an uppercut.
Namasuzuki keeps control of Daugherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Namasuzuki has Daugherty pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namasuzuki.
A short body shot lands from Namasuzuki as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
Daugherty tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Namasuzuki lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Daugherty is rocked!
Namasuzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daugherty is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?
Namasuzuki pushes Daugherty against the cage. Namasuzuki is working some dirty boxing. Namasuzuki pushes off with a quick right hook! Daugherty goes down! Daugherty tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Namasuzuki moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
John Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.
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Event:
SAFO 49: Roots
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Stein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daugherty will feel that in the morning.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daugherty. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Stein misses.
Daugherty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daugherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Stein's head.#KD#
Daugherty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stein sprawling to the canvas! Stein rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daugherty finish him?!
#ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Daugherty's leg but Daugherty calmly moves out of range.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Daugherty finish him?
Daugherty avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daugherty.#KD#
Daugherty cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Daugherty has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stein to stand back up!
Daugherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugherty throws out the jab.
Daugherty loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Daugherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daugherty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stein throws a body punch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Stein lands with a straight right. Daugherty didn't see that one coming.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.#T1#
Daugherty with a jab.#KD#
Daugherty sends Stein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Daugherty is motioning to the referee to let Stein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Daugherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daugherty circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Stein tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Daugherty wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
After the fight, John Daugherty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 97
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Daugherty misses the target.
Daugherty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daugherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Mihailov drops Daugherty with a right and a left! Mihailov comes rushing in but Daugherty regains his composure and manages to keep Mihailov in guard.
#ROC2#
Daugherty is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Daugherty has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daugherty keeping full guard, as Mihailov tries to pass.
Oh Daugherty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daugherty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mihailov.
Mihailov gets to his feet and stands over Daugherty, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Daugherty felt that one! Mihailov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Daugherty from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hristo Mihailov!
Hristo Mihailov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 84
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Daugherty lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jardel Faria Preto has been cut.#TD2#
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.
#SUB2#
Faria Preto looking for the choke from the back.
Faria Preto scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Daugherty showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Daugherty showing good submission defense here.
#T1##SUB2#
Faria Preto looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#REVB#
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. #T2#
Faria Preto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.
#T1#
Faria Preto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Faria Preto is rocked!#CUT#
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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Event:
UnderGround FC 76
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Daugherty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Daugherty! Cormier is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Daugherty!
John Daugherty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Danny Cormier had this to say: 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 64
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Daugherty with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Takahiro Shirai has been cut.
Daugherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daugherty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shirai defends it nicely.
Daugherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daugherty takes a swing at Shirai's ribcage but misses.
Shirai throws a jab but it's blocked by Daugherty.
Shirai scores with a hook to the body. Daugherty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daugherty throws a series of strikes that have Shirai backpedaling.
Shirai just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirai wants to clinch.
Shirai misses with a series of wild punches.
Daugherty throwing a counter right hand but Shirai manages to avoid it.
Daugherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daugherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirai manages to avoid it.
Shirai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL2#
Shirai rushes Daugherty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daugherty has Shirai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shirai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Shirai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Shirai misses.
Shirai tries to land a front kick but Daugherty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daugherty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daugherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shirai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daugherty.
Daugherty ducks under a wild hook from Shirai.
Daugherty misses with a straight right.
Shirai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daugherty with a jab.#CL2#
Shirai clinches. #BC2#
Shirai breaks from the clinch.
Shirai scores with a jab. Daugherty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daugherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shirai counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daugherty moves out of range as Shirai strikes.#T2#
Daugherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Shirai counters with a left to the body.
Daugherty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daugherty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daugherty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shirai.
Shirai throws a looping overhand right but Daugherty ducks down to avoid it.
Daugherty feinted with a counter takedown.
Shirai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daugherty tries to counter with a takedown but Shirai is quick to defend against it.
Daugherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Shirai.
Shirai feints a jab promting Daugherty to slip. Shirai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daugherty slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Daugherty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Shirai slips a jab from Daugherty.#KD#
Daugherty cracks Shirai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Daugherty has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shirai to stand back up!
Shirai's coach down at Wookies Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shirai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daugherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD#
Daugherty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shirai sprawling to the canvas! Shirai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daugherty finish him?!
#ROC#
Shirai is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirai looks to land a right hand but Daugherty moved out of range.
Daugherty lands with a good body shot.
Shirai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daugherty circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Daugherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daugherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirai was well out of range. Poor timing from Daugherty.
A little jabbing left from Shirai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Daugherty cracks Shirai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Daugherty has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shirai to stand back up!
Shirai is still on wobbly legs! Can Daugherty finish him?
Shirai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shirai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daugherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shirai seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Daugherty.
Shirai looks winded!
Daugherty scores with a punch to the head.
Shirai glances at the clock... BAM! Daugherty nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shirai crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shirai is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
John Daugherty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Daugherty (ranked 2787 p4p, 280 weight class) and Huwan Bagwis (ranked 1288 p4p, 181 weight class). Daugherty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dragula - Rob Zombie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Daugherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Huwan Bagwis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bagwis forces Daugherty back against the cage and clinches.
Bagwis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daugherty regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Daugherty (0) vs (2) Bagwis
Bagwis stands and throws Daugherty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Daugherty (0) vs (5) Bagwis
Bagwis is trying to get an arm triangle but Daugherty is defending well.
Daugherty is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis controlling the position.
Daugherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bagwis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daugherty trying to remain calm as Bagwis controls from the top position.
Bagwis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daugherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagwis controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bagwis 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 tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bagwis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Daugherty (0) vs (7) Bagwis
Bagwis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daugherty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to hold on but Bagwis pushes him away.
Bagwis content just to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Daugherty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bagwis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis looking for a guillotine from mount but Daugherty is having none of it.
Daugherty is desperately trying to improve his position but Bagwis has a good base and remains in mount.
Daugherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bagwis on the ground.
Bagwis controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis is continuing to stall.
Daugherty is looking to improve his position but Bagwis isn't that keen on the idea.
Bagwis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagwis prevents Daugherty from getting the reversal.
Daugherty sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bagwis is thwarting Daugherty's attempts to control the position.
Daugherty wants to sweep but Bagwis has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Daugherty (0) vs (10) Bagwis
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty tries to improve position but can't.
Bagwis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daugherty looks to move to half guard but instead Bagwis has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Daugherty (0) vs (12) Bagwis
Bagwis controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis prevents Daugherty from getting the reversal.
Daugherty tries to hold on but Bagwis postures up.
Daugherty is looking to get to half guard.
Bagwis controlling from the full mount.
Daugherty is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty is working to get back to half guard.
Bagwis controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to hold on but Bagwis pushes him away.
Bagwis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daugherty tries to reverse the position but Bagwis maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bagwis prevents Daugherty from getting the reversal.
Bagwis content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daugherty is looking to improve his position but Bagwis isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagwis wins on points by 12 to 0.
John Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 48
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Hill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill prevents Daugherty from getting back to his feet.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daugherty is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
Hill throws an elbow that misses. Daugherty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hill's guard. Nice move by Daugherty!#REVB##SU2#
Daugherty stands up from Hill's guard - Daugherty perhaps looking for a knockout.
Daugherty connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty digs a good hook to Hill's body.
Daugherty dives in and grabs Hill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes down on Daugherty's head and hops out.
Jab by Daugherty.
Daugherty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Daugherty tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daugherty connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Hill has been cut.#T1#
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Daugherty counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hill off his feet! Daugherty dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Hill is rocked!
Daugherty lands a strong strike to the head of Hill. That's dazed him! Daugherty looking to finish here. Hill is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Daugherty lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Daugherty!
John Daugherty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 35
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Daugherty's belly button to the back.
Daugherty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daugherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Daugherty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daugherty scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugherty.
As Daugherty tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Daugherty manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox throws a hook but Daugherty avoids it easily.
Daugherty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Daugherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yardbird Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Knox moves out of range as Daugherty strikes.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daugherty misses with a straight left.
Daugherty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Daugherty's head.
Knox takes a swing at Daugherty's ribcage but misses.
Knox jabs Daugherty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daugherty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daugherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daugherty misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daugherty doesn't seem bothered though.
Daugherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daugherty misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Yardbird Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daugherty.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daugherty.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daugherty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox punishes Daugherty's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Daugherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daugherty.
Daugherty misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox cracks Daugherty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Daugherty throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Daugherty's head but Daugherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands the left hand.#ROC#
Daugherty is rocked!
Knox lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Daugherty falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knox dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yardbird Knox!
A very excited looking Yardbird Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, John Daugherty stepped up to the mic, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 22
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Daugherty avoids the body shot from Akinwande.
And Daugherty tries to counter it with a takedown but Akinwande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daugherty throws an overhand right that lands on Akinwande's shoulder, as Akinwande tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande connects with a high kick.
Daugherty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akinwande throws a hook but Daugherty avoids it easily.
Daugherty misses with a straight left.
Akinwande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Akinwande saw that one coming.
Akinwande looks to throw the jab but Daugherty is out of range.
Daugherty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akinwande. That one must have hurt.
We've been told by Akinwande's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akinwande throws a sloppy head kick and Daugherty moves out of range easily.
Akinwande lands a front kick.#CL#
Akinwande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akinwande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akinwande lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akinwande stalls.
Daugherty blocks a body shot from Akinwande. #T1#
Akinwande pushes Daugherty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinwande pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Akinwande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daugherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Akinwande counters with a two punch combo.
A left lands for Akinwande.
Daugherty blocks the body kick.
Akinwande misses with a body shot.
Daugherty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daugherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akinwande was well out of range. Poor timing from Daugherty.#T2#
Jab, jab by Akinwande - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinwande throws a wild body kick that Daugherty sees coming a mile off.
Henry Akinwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daugherty missing with a left hand there. Akinwande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akinwande throws a quick counter head kick but Daugherty was just out of range.
Daugherty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Akinwande takes the fight into the clinch.
Akinwande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Daugherty controls the action.
Akinwande manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akinwande takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Daugherty shoots in for a double leg but Akinwande sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akinwande lands a head shot.
Daugherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akinwande.
Akinwande plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akinwande lands a nice shot that snaps Daugherty's head back.
Daugherty looks to throw the jab but Akinwande is out of range.
Daugherty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akinwande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daugherty at a distance.
Daugherty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daugherty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daugherty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akinwande counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Daugherty is rocked!
Akinwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daugherty can do to turn this around?
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!
Akinwande circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Daugherty tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Akinwande wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Akinwande!
In defeat, John Daugherty stepped up to the mic, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 7
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Dover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daugherty defends well and Dover ends up having to push Daugherty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daugherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daugherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Dover has been cut.
Dover tries to get into range but Daugherty steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dover! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Daugherty scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
After the big win, John Daugherty made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
UFC MNF 2
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Daugherty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vemola on the side of the head.
Vemola swings widly with a right hand
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vemola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Vemola saw that one coming.
Vemola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daugherty. Daugherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vemola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daugherty to score with a decent uppercut.
Daugherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vemola throws a lazy uppercut
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Daugherty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vemola circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Daugherty. Vemola falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Daugherty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
John Daugherty gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Karlos Vemola spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry for my fans'.
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Event:
UFC SNF 1
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Bower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bower lands a nice hook to Daugherty's body. Daugherty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daugherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daugherty misses with a jab to the body
and Bower counters with a left to the body.
Daugherty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daugherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bower scores with a jab to the body.
Daugherty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bower cracks a nice hook into Daugherty's ribs.
Daugherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bower counter with a right hand.
Daugherty throws an overhand right that lands on Bower's shoulder, as Bower tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daugherty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daugherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Bower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daugherty thinking.
Daugherty throws a jab when Bower was well out of range.
Bower blocks a jab.#T1#
Bower lands a jab-cross combination.
Daugherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Bower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daugherty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bower's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy - 180$/week was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bower's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daugherty throws a right hand that misses
and Bower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bower with a jab.
A jab from Daugherty misses.
Bower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bower works Daugherty's body with a nice hook.
Daugherty misses with a right hand
letting Bower counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Bower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daugherty doesn't seem phased though.
Bower lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Daugherty is rocked!
Daugherty is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bower doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Daugherty crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Daugherty's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Bower!
Patrick Bower thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights lV
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Romeu Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daugherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Horacio Romeu Pinto has been cut.
Daugherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Romeu Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romeu Pinto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Romeu Pinto instigates a clinch.
Romeu Pinto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romeu Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Daugherty controls the action.
Good body shot from Daugherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Romeu Pinto manages to break the clinch.
Romeu Pinto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daugherty fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Romeu Pinto square on the jaw! Damn, Romeu Pinto is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Daugherty made sure he mentioned Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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