PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Daugherty (ranked 628 p4p, 969 weight class) and Renan Galvao (ranked 60 p4p, 94 weight class). Daugherty comes into the arena with Go Get It. blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that John Daugherty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Daugherty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Daugherty
vs
Galvao

151 cm
26
132
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
136
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Daugherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Daugherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galvao darts in trying to clinch

and Daugherty counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Daugherty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Daugherty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daugherty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daugherty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Galvao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Daugherty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Daugherty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daugherty pulls his head out easily.

Daugherty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daugherty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Daugherty content to control rather than advance.

Daugherty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Daugherty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Daugherty seems to be looking for submissions.
Galvao is looking to escape.

Daugherty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.

Daugherty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daugherty.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Daugherty is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daugherty to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daugherty wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.

Daugherty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galvao is just riding it out for now. Daugherty eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.

Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daugherty pulls his head out easily.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.

Daugherty is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Daugherty trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily.
Daugherty prevents Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Daugherty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daugherty wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daugherty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Galvao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daugherty is aware though and is defending well.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Daugherty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galvao wants to clinch but Daugherty slips to the side

and Daugherty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daugherty.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Daugherty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daugherty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daugherty wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.

Galvao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Daugherty has picked Galvao up and slammed him! Galvao can't keep hold of the triangle and Daugherty manages to pass to side control!

Daugherty tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Daugherty trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daugherty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galvao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daugherty tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.

Daugherty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daugherty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Daugherty tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
John Daugherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galvao stops Daugherty from passing to mount.

That's two 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.

Daugherty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.
Galvao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Daugherty actively working from the bottom here.

Daugherty is defending against the submission attempts here by Galvao.

Daugherty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Galvao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daugherty defends it well.
Daugherty is looking to control Galvao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daugherty avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galvao is looking for a kimura but Daugherty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Daugherty wants to get back to full guard.
Galvao is thwarting Daugherty's attempts to control the position.

Daugherty looking for submissions off his back.
Daugherty gets back to full guard.

Daugherty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.
Galvao is looking to stand up but Daugherty won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Daugherty looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daugherty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daugherty's guard.
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 foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Daugherty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Daugherty dominated that second round.
That's time! Daugherty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Daugherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Daugherty feinted with a counter takedown.
Galvao tries to clinch but Daugherty moves away

and Daugherty counters with a takedown into side control.
Galvao tries to bench press Daugherty off him but Daugherty keeps the position.

Daugherty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daugherty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daugherty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Galvao tries to kick Daugherty off but Daugherty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao moves into full guard.

Galvao 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.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Daugherty drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Daugherty off! Daugherty jumps back into Galvao's guard.

Galvao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daugherty has passed into half guard!
Daugherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daugherty is trying to control the action in half guard but Galvao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Daugherty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.

Daugherty is looking for a kimura here.

Daugherty seems to be working for a kimura but Galvao defends the submission attempt.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daugherty wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daugherty pulls his head out easily.
Daugherty controlling the pace.

Daugherty moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Galvao.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.

Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daugherty staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Daugherty is trying to get an arm triangle but Galvao is defending well.

Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galvao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Daugherty trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Daugherty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galvao tries to buck Daugherty off but Daugherty is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Daugherty clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daugherty shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galvao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daugherty.
Daugherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Daugherty pushes him off.
Galvao tries to clinch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Daugherty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galvao's waist but Galvao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daugherty off to one side.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daugherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daugherty fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Daugherty circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daugherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.

Daugherty closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Galvao did well to prevent Daugherty getting side control.
Daugherty stops Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to stand up but Daugherty isn't so interested in that idea.
Daugherty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
Daugherty wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.

Galvao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daugherty escapes and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Galvao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Galvao bucks up and tries to throw Daugherty off but instead Daugherty has got his back!

Galvao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Daugherty's arms.

Galvao showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daugherty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Galvao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Galvao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Daugherty tightening his grip on Galvao, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daugherty looking for the choke but no joy.
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galvao stops Daugherty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Daugherty working for a submission but Galvao is keeping him at bay.
Galvao really wants to buck Daugherty off and get back to his feet.
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
You get the feeling that Galvao really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daugherty is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galvao has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Daugherty has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Galvao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Daugherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Galvao gets to his feet - Daugherty follows without any prompting.
Renan Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao closes the distance but Daugherty moves to the side

and Daugherty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galvao!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Daugherty had his way with Renan Galvao in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Daugherty fails with the takedown.
Daugherty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Daugherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daugherty shoots for a double leg takedown but Galvao sprawls well. He's pushed Daugherty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daugherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daugherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daugherty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Daugherty circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tries to clinch but Daugherty is having none of it.
Galvao closes the distance looking to clinch

so Daugherty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daugherty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galvao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daugherty has managed to get both his arms back between Galvao's legs - danger averted.
Galvao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.

Daugherty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galvao 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.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Daugherty 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.
Daugherty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daugherty trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.

Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.

Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daugherty prevents Galvao from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.

Daugherty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.

Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Daugherty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty advances to mount.

Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Daugherty.
Daugherty wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.

Daugherty is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galvao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Galvao 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Daugherty is working for a submission of some sort.
Renan Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Daugherty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daugherty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Daugherty!
John Daugherty retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious John Daugherty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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