PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Fireman. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hazlehurst
vs
Cote

180 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

181 cm
28
193 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Hazlehurst!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Cote!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote motions for Hazlehurst to come forward. Cote throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hazlehurst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cote can pounce on him.
Hazlehurst takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cote lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the body kick from Cote.
Cote chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hazlehurst shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cote counters with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cote as Hazlehurst shoots in.
Hazlehurst shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cote gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cote prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cote lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looking for a takedown.
Hazlehurst can't get the takedown.
Cote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cote pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cote prevents the takedown attempt.
Cote is leaning against Hazlehurst and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Cote.
Hazlehurst has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cote avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cote.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst is trying to pull guard but Cote turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cote lands with a light punch inside.
Cote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Cote.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cote lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Cote with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cote looking to stall.
Hazlehurst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cote fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cote connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cote.
Good leg kick by Cote there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cote tries to clinch but Hazlehurst is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Hazlehurst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cote throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazlehurst checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cote stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Cote tries to clinch up but Hazlehurst circles away and keeps his distance.
Adam Cote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cote moves into the clinch successfully.
Hazlehurst wants to take the fight to the mat but Cote manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cote is struggling to control the position.
Hazlehurst managing to block the knees to the body from Cote.
Hazlehurst takes an elbow to the temple.
Hazlehurst has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cote avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cote gets underhooks to prevent Hazlehurst's takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst being controlled against the cage.
Hazlehurst wants to take the fight to the mat but Cote manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cote pushes Hazlehurst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Cote dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cote misses with a hook.

Cote moves into range and clinches up with Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cote gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hazlehurst has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cote is trying to keep an underhook but Hazlehurst manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Hazlehurst is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cote wants to get back to his feet.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cote keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cote tries to kick Hazlehurst off but Hazlehurst keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazlehurst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hazlehurst prevents Cote from standing back up.

Hazlehurst is working for a submission of some sort.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Cote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazlehurst sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cote defending well though.
Cote is trying to stand.
Hazlehurst thows a huge punch but Cote dodges it nicely.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cote keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote wants to get back to his feet.

Cote makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cote doesn't manage to clinch there - Hazlehurst circles away.
A combination from Cote does no damage.
Cote swings away with a body shot that misses

so Hazlehurst counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Hazlehurst stops Cote from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hazlehurst's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hazlehurst won't allow Cote to get back to his feet.
Cote preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazlehurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote wants to stand up but Hazlehurst is controlling him.

Hazlehurst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.

Hazlehurst drops back looking for a leg! Cote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cote manages to kick Hazlehurst off! Hazlehurst jumps back into Cote's guard.
Cote is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Hazlehurst keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cote's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cote looking for a sweep. Not yet Cote, not yet.
Hazlehurst prevents Cote from getting back to his feet.

Cote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hazlehurst is aware though and is defending well.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cote looking for a sweep. Not yet Cote, not yet.
Cote is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Hazlehurst landing some decent shots from guard.
Cote keeping full guard, as Hazlehurst tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote working a defensive guard here.
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 Daniel Hazlehurst will probably get the nod.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cote.
Cote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cote scores with a nice head shot.
Cote throws a good cross that connects.
Hazlehurst blocks a low kick nicely.
Cote is looking to clinch.
Adam Cote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cote just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote connects with a looping right hand.
Cote moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown

and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Cote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazlehurst's elbow.
Cote stops a takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
Cote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cote.
Cote lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cote lands a shoulder strike.
Cote scores with a shot to the side of Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown attempt but Cote pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hazlehurst shoots and misses
and Cote counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hazlehurst has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Cote takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cote lands a left hand.
Adam Cote seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cote is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cote tries a body shot but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Daniel Hazlehurst has been cut.
Cote stalling in the clinch.
Cote lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cote lands a right hand.
Cote trying to control the position but instead, Hazlehurst has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cote into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Cote.
Hazlehurst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cote is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cote struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazlehurst controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Cote.
Cote unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hazlehurst lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cote can't find room to land a body shot as Hazlehurst controls the action.
Cote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hazlehurst is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cote is defending well.
Cote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cote.

Hazlehurst is rocked!
Hazlehurst is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Hazlehurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cote lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cote scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cote lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cote digs a right hand into Hazlehurst's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazlehurst's gas tank.
Cote landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Cote.
Cote lands a nice elbow.
Hazlehurst takes an elbow to the temple.
Cote landing knees to the body.
Cote throws a big uppercut that drops Hazlehurst! More strikes from Cote and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hazlehurst lies dazed against the cage as Cote celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Cote! Adam Cote retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adam Cote made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Daniel Hazlehurst spoke after the fight, saying 'mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch.'.