PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Una Kemeameahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemeameahu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ride of the Valkryes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hazlehurst's choice of entrance music: Lil Wayne - Fireman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kemeameahu
vs
Hazlehurst

169 cm
28
163 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

180 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

KO Clothing
Vanquish Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Una Kemeameahu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst ducks under a wild hook from Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst slips a straight right by Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazlehurst throws out the jab.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Kemeameahu blocks it.
Hazlehurst throws a looping overhand right but Kemeameahu ducks down to avoid it.

Kemeameahu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hazlehurst is concentrating on defense, preventing Kemeameahu from advancing position.
Kemeameahu is stalling here. Hazlehurst is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kemeameahu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hazlehurst has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Hazlehurst seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kemeameahu is trying to control Hazlehurst's posture but Hazlehurst avoids it.
Hazlehurst scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Kemeameahu is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemeameahu is looking to reverse the position.
Kemeameahu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hazlehurst connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Hazlehurst stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Kemeameahu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hazlehurst decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst looks to land a left hand but Kemeameahu moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Kemeameahu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kemeameahu looks to land a right hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range.
Kemeameahu slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
Kemeameahu misses with a body shot.
Hazlehurst misses the jab.
Kemeameahu throws the left hand but Hazlehurst avoids the punch easily.
Kemeameahu misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazlehurst darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Una Kemeameahu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazlehurst throws out a loose jab but Kemeameahu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazlehurst with a jab.
Kemeameahu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hazlehurst.
A punch lands to the side of Hazlehurst 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu misses with an uppercut.
Hazlehurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kemeameahu shoots in for a takedown but Hazlehurst shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst jabs Kemeameahu right on the nose. Kemeameahu blinks but takes it well.
Hazlehurst misses the jab.
Kemeameahu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hazlehurst on the side of the head.
Hazlehurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the side of Kemeameahu's head but Kemeameahu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemeameahu. Hazlehurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemeameahu misses with a few strikes there.
Hazlehurst swings widly with a right hand
and Kemeameahu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a series of punches but Kemeameahu avoids them all with ease.
Hazlehurst digs a good body shot into Kemeameahu's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemeameahu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemeameahu misses with a head kick.
Hazlehurst has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kemeameahu throws a head kick but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Kemeameahu slips the punch.
Kemeameahu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kemeameahu needs to keep his hands up - Hazlehurst had a free shot at his head there.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Kemeameahu avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemeameahu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kemeameahu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Una Kemeameahu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hazlehurst works the jab nicely.
Hazlehurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Una Kemeameahu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hazlehurst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kemeameahu circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kemeameahu moves away.
Hazlehurst misses the shot to the body.
Kemeameahu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hazlehurst doesn't seem bothered though.
Kemeameahu sizes up Hazlehurst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kemeameahu misses with a hook. Hazlehurst ducked under it nicely.
Kemeameahu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemeameahu throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Kemeameahu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook

and Kemeameahu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazlehurst manages to break the clinch.
Kemeameahu connects with a looping right hand.
Kemeameahu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hazlehurst in his tracks.
A jab from Hazlehurst does it's job there.
Kemeameahu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazlehurst swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hazlehurst might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hazlehurst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kemeameahu tries to clinch up.
Hazlehurst defending well as Kemeameahu loads up on a big left hand.
Kemeameahu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kemeameahu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hazlehurst stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kemeameahu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazlehurst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kemeameahu circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Kemeameahu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook
and Kemeameahu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemeameahu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.
Kemeameahu throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hazlehurst.
Kemeameahu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hazlehurst connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kemeameahu. Kemeameahu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook.
Hazlehurst swings for the body but Kemeameahu moves out of range.
Kemeameahu throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut. Kemeameahu saw that one coming.
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlehurst throws an overhand right that lands on Kemeameahu's shoulder, as Kemeameahu tries to avoid the shot.
Hazlehurst leaves Kemeameahu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst missing with a left hand there. Kemeameahu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kemeameahu clobbers Hazlehurst with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hazlehurst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst connects with a nice looking jab.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Kemeameahu avoids the punch easily.
Kemeameahu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hazlehurst.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlehurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hazlehurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Hazlehurst misses.
Kemeameahu slips a straight right by Hazlehurst.
Kemeameahu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kemeameahu misses with a combination
and Hazlehurst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Hazlehurst coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemeameahu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemeameahu shoots in looking for a takedown but Hazlehurst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemeameahu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hazlehurst.

Kemeameahu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hazlehurst was covering up waiting for the punch and Kemeameahu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kemeameahu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemeameahu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kemeameahu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hazlehurst looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hazlehurst looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hazlehurst!
Hazlehurst moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Hazlehurst will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Una Kemeameahu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hazlehurst lands a body shot.
Kemeameahu lands a leg kick that knocks Hazlehurst off balance momentarily.
Hazlehurst throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemeameahu.

Kemeameahu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hazlehurst on his heels. He'll look to pass Hazlehurst's guard now, I'm sure.

Kemeameahu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hazlehurst manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kemeameahu has Hazlehurst in his guard.
Kemeameahu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemeameahu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kemeameahu wants to control but Hazlehurst passes easily into half guard.
Una Kemeameahu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kemeameahu is trying to get back to full guard.
Hazlehurst lands with a punch from half guard.

Hazlehurst seems to be looking for submissions.

Hazlehurst is looking for a kimura here.
Kemeameahu has hold of Hazlehurst's hands but Hazlehurst slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hazlehurst trying to control from half guard but Kemeameahu is working away.

Kemeameahu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hazlehurst is trying to work for a kimura but Kemeameahu is defending well.
Kemeameahu is refusing to be controlled, as Hazlehurst sits in half guard.
Hazlehurst is just content to waste time from the top position. Kemeameahu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kemeameahu wants to sweep here but Hazlehurst controlling him for the moment.

Hazlehurst has gone for a leg lock! Kemeameahu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazlehurst's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hazlehurst throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kemeameahu escapes and throws Hazlehurst's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kemeameahu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kemeameahu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kemeameahu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hazlehurst 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.

A close third round but Daniel Hazlehurst just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Una Kemeameahu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hazlehurst avoids the head kick by Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst works the jab nicely.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Kemeameahu blocks it.
Kemeameahu slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
Kemeameahu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hazlehurst swivels and escapes.
Hazlehurst throws an off balance right hand
and Kemeameahu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kemeameahu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemeameahu is just out of range.
Kemeameahu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hazlehurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kemeameahu ducks under a wild hook from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses the jab.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemeameahu is just out of range.
Kemeameahu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Kemeameahu slips the punch.

Kemeameahu gets a takedown into half guard.
Kemeameahu trying to mount his opponent but Hazlehurst defends it.
Kemeameahu wants to take a breather but Hazlehurst is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu prevents Hazlehurst from improving his position.
Hazlehurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kemeameahu is working away from the top position though.
Kemeameahu wants to pass the guard but Hazlehurst is defending well.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Hazlehurst wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Kemeameahu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hazlehurst ducks under a wild hook from Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hazlehurst.
Kemeameahu slips a jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu moves out of range as Hazlehurst strikes.
Hazlehurst lands with a shot to the body.
Hazlehurst with a nice cross.
Hazlehurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemeameahu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kemeameahu throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Kemeameahu moves away from the strike by Hazlehurst.
Kemeameahu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kemeameahu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kemeameahu misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight right.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Kemeameahu blocks it.
Kemeameahu fails with the takedown.
Hazlehurst lands with a right hand.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemeameahu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hazlehurst connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Hazlehurst lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kemeameahu doesn't seem phased though.
Hazlehurst throws an off balance right hand

and Kemeameahu moves into the clinch.
Kemeameahu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Una Kemeameahu'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. This is the final round!

Hazlehurst looks to land a left hand but Kemeameahu moved out of range nicely.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot
enabling Kemeameahu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kemeameahu looks to land a right hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range.
Kemeameahu thuds a left hand into Hazlehurst's body.
Kemeameahu misses with a straight left.
Hazlehurst lands with a hook. Kemeameahu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Kemeameahu clinches with his opponent.
Hazlehurst blocks the elbow strike.
Kemeameahu looking to throw knees to the head but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kemeameahu.
Hazlehurst wants to break free but Kemeameahu has control.

Kemeameahu decides to pull guard.
Kemeameahu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Kemeameahu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kemeameahu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hazlehurst tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kemeameahu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Una Kemeameahu!
Una Kemeameahu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Daniel Hazlehurst had this to say: 'mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch.'.