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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stephenson II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - The Show Must Go On. Dan Hazlehurst has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Stephenson II!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson II closes the distance but Hazlehurst moves to the side
and Hazlehurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephenson II misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephenson II with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephenson II throws a head kick that misses
letting Hazlehurst counter with a right hand.
Stephenson II closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephenson II closes the distance but Hazlehurst moves to the side
and Hazlehurst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson II misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazlehurst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson II throws a lazy head kick
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hazlehurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stephenson II is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hazlehurst has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stephenson II is looking to reverse the position.
Hazlehurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but Stephenson II is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hazlehurst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stephenson II knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hazlehurst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson II is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hazlehurst asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hazlehurst goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stephenson II has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hazlehurst but great work by Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst holds on to Stephenson II's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson II tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
Stephenson II working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Stephenson II postures up.
Stephenson II is trying to get an arm triangle but Hazlehurst is defending well.
An elbow from Stephenson II crashes against the mat.
Stephenson II tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson II is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hazlehurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hazlehurst tries to buck Stephenson II off but Stephenson II is having none of it.
Stephenson II throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stephenson II working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hazlehurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stephenson II throws a head kick that misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazlehurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazlehurst prevents Stephenson II from getting back to his feet.
Hazlehurst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson II is keeping the position for now.
Hazlehurst has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephenson II working a defensive guard here.
Hazlehurst drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephenson II dives on top into guard.
Hazlehurst is controlling Stephenson II's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst keeping full guard, as Stephenson II tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazlehurst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazlehurst is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson II drops back looking for a leg! Hazlehurst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hazlehurst manages to kick Stephenson II off! Stephenson II jumps back into Hazlehurst's guard.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephenson II pushing down on Hazlehurst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stephenson II sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
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.
Stephenson II is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stephenson II throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stephenson II thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst is doing well to control the position and prevent Stephenson II from advancing to side control.
Hazlehurst works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hazlehurst trying to keep a closed guard but Stephenson II is proving a slippery customer.
Stephenson II looking to pass the guard.
Stephenson II passes Hazlehurst's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hazlehurst is defending against the submission attempts here by Stephenson II.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is pressing down on Stephenson II's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hazlehurst pulls Stephenson II in close to prevent any damage.
Stephenson II postures up.
Stephenson II pushing down on Hazlehurst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stephenson II tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hazlehurst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stephenson II is working for a submission of some sort.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Stephenson II postures up.
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.
Stephenson II wants to work for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst is doing well to control the position and prevent Stephenson II from advancing to side control.
Stephenson II thows a huge punch but Hazlehurst dodges it nicely.
Hazlehurst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stephenson II passes to side control.
Hazlehurst is looking for a sweep.
Stephenson II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hazlehurst sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Hazlehurst will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stephenson II quickly recovers to half guard.
Stephenson II is looking to get back to is feet but Hazlehurst passes into side control.
Hazlehurst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stephenson II knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stephenson II is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hazlehurst is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hazlehurst is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephenson II is defending well.
Hazlehurst goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stephenson II has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hazlehurst but great work by Stephenson II.
Stephenson II creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hazlehurst sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stephenson II has hold of Hazlehurst's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hazlehurst seems comfortable defending it but Stephenson II has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hazlehurst is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hazlehurst is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stephenson II couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Stephenson II!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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