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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meuneix.
Meuneix throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Hazlehurst decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hazlehurst wants to pass to mount but Meuneix is defending the position.
Meuneix taking some punishment here, with Hazlehurst in his half guard.
Hazlehurst is controlling the pace.
Hazlehurst not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Meuneix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hazlehurst scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hazlehurst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hazlehurst has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Meuneix defend it? Hazlehurst steps over the head and cranks it - Meuneix is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hazlehurst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Finau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finau's guard.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finau wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Finau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Finau is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Finau trying to control the pace. #T1#
Finau continues to stall.
Finau's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Finau has control of the leg.
Finau is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
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.
Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
Finau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Finau circles away easily
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finau enables Hazlehurst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Finau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau is controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Finau has wrist control.
Finau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finau has control of Hazlehurst's left arm, preventing Hazlehurst from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of elbows.
Finau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Further stalling from Finau.#T4#
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
More hug and hope from Finau.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
Finau is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finau controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finau throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
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#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but Finau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Hazlehurst.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown
and Finau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finau to the mat! Finau manages to get full guard.
Finau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hazlehurst stops Finau from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the guard.
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Finau is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Finau wants to sweep here but Hazlehurst controlling him for the moment.
Finau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Finau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vaai Finau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Finau throws a solid leg kick but Hazlehurst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finau.
Finau connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finau napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Finau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Hazlehurst has control of the leg.
Finau gets back to full guard.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazlehurst content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hazlehurst stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Hazlehurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazlehurst stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst postures up in Finau's guard and throws a big left but Finau blocks it.
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
Finau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hazlehurst has passed into side control.
Finau tries to bench press Hazlehurst off him but Hazlehurst keeps the position. #T3#
Hazlehurst scoring with punches from side control.
Hazlehurst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finau can't do much from the bottom here.
Finau is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Finau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazlehurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Finau's head but Finau avoids it well.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Finau is keeping him busy.
Finau is looking for a sweep.
Finau is holding Hazlehurst down, trying to stall.
Finau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hazlehurst wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Finau is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Finau is looking for a sweep.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Finau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finau is looking to regain half guard here but Hazlehurst keeps moving and retains side control.
Daniel Hazlehurst has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finau sneaks back into half guard.
And that is 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazlehurst.
Finau throws a shot from downtown. Hazlehurst moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Finau misses.
Hazlehurst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and clinches up with Finau, looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst pushes Finau against the cage but Finau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazlehurst somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finau scores with a hook.#T1#
Finau throws a lazy uppercut
and Hazlehurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hazlehurst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finau defends well and Hazlehurst ends up having to push Finau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vaai Finau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Finau connects with a single shot there.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finau controlling Hazlehurst's posture. #T2#
Hazlehurst won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finau is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Finau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazlehurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst managing to control the position.
Finau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Finau postures up.
Finau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Finau sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazlehurst momentarily.
#TD2#
Finau gets caught flat footed, as Hazlehurst shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finau wants to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finau holds on and takes a little breather.
Finau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
A relieved looking Vaai Finau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hazlehurst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Hazlehurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.#SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hazlehurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Hazlehurst uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Hazlehurst works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hazlehurst controlling from the full mount.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst raining down hammerfists from mount.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazlehurst has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Hazlehurst's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Silva tries to reverse the position but Hazlehurst maintains control.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst controlling his opponent.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hazlehurst is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Hazlehurst lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Good control from Hazlehurst.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hazlehurst's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hazlehurst wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Hazlehurst has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Hazlehurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazlehurst is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Silva is keen to just control but Hazlehurst is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Hazlehurst defends it.
Hazlehurst is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlehurst now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Hazlehurst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Hazlehurst has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Hazlehurst keeps moving and retains side control.
Hazlehurst staying calm.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Silva is working away. #T1#
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to bench press Hazlehurst off him but Hazlehurst keeps the position.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Hazlehurst keeps him under control.
Hazlehurst wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hazlehurst looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Hazlehurst is controlling him well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva misses with some strikes 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.
Hazlehurst working the head and body with strikes.
Silva gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hazlehurst is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hazlehurst works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Hazlehurst works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Hazlehurst distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hazlehurst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hazlehurst is aware though and is defending well.
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hazlehurst stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Hazlehurst landing a few strikes.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Hazlehurst lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hazlehurst connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
A big shot lands for Hazlehurst! That's hurt Silva! Will he recover? Hazlehurst fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Maki's corner calls for a 1-2. Maki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Hazlehurst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Maki is looking to control Hazlehurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted?
Hazlehurst is taking a breather. Maki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hazlehurst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst trying to control the pace.
Maki trying to control here.
#T1#
Hazlehurst throwing shots but Maki is blocking nicely.
Maki tries to roll over but Hazlehurst keeps him under control.
Hazlehurst content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maki trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maki finds it's way round the side to connect with Hazlehurst's head.
Jab, jab by Maki - just one landing.
Maki throws a one two combo.
Maki thuds his right hand into Hazlehurst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2##TD2#
Hazlehurst drives through with a takedown into Maki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maki controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Maki is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hazlehurst postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hazlehurst's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hazlehurst.
Maki misses with a hook
and Hazlehurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Maki gets caught napping as Hazlehurst dives in and scores a takedown. Maki manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Maki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Maki pulls Hazlehurst in close to prevent any damage.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Maki is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Maki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Hazlehurst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keijo Maki 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.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maki lands a really nice looking cross but Hazlehurst seems unphased.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown but Maki sprawls well.
Hazlehurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maki tries to avoid it but Hazlehurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maki to the ground. Maki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazlehurst.
Keijo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Hazlehurst takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Maki.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 trying to control the action but Maki is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Hazlehurst.#T1#
Hazlehurst misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but Maki is defending well.
Maki is looking for a sweep.
Maki struggling a bit here.
Maki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hazlehurst tries to pass to full mount but Maki defends it. #T2#
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.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hazlehurst looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hazlehurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hazlehurst drops an elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Hazlehurst is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Hazlehurst throwing shots but Maki is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst seems to be working for a kimura but Maki defends the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maki works Hazlehurst's body with a nice hook.
Maki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hazlehurst has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but Maki shows good takedown defense.
Maki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maki stuns Hazlehurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Hazlehurst manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maki on his heels. He'll look to pass Maki's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but Maki is keeping the position.
Daniel Hazlehurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maki pulls Hazlehurst in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazlehurst from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maki is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Maki 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Maki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazlehurst on the side of the head. #TD2#
Hazlehurst gets the takedown into side control.
Hazlehurst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Maki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hazlehurst grinds an elbow into Maki's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Maki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazlehurst might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Hazlehurst working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Maki is working away.
Hazlehurst moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Keijo Maki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Maki is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazlehurst.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maki - that will leave a mark!
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Maki misses.
Maki misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hazlehurst shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maki pinned against the cage. Maki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keijo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maki as he avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Maki.
Keijo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst shoots in and drives through. Maki sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Maki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maki.#T4#
Hazlehurst blocks a leg kick.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Hazlehurst is out of range.
Hazlehurst doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maki misses with an uppercut. Hazlehurst saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hazlehurst doesn't seem phased though.
Maki throws a shot from downtown. Hazlehurst moves away and avoids it.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Maki cracks Hazlehurst with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a straight right hand.
Maki slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazlehurst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Maki!
A victorious Keijo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst blocking some punches.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlehurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Hazlehurst.
Lewis pushes Hazlehurst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Lewis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards. #T1#
Hazlehurst holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazlehurst.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis gets through Hazlehurst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazlehurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazlehurst looking to stall.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Hazlehurst scores with a shoulder strike.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazlehurst.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Hazlehurst.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hazlehurst is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hazlehurst lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Lewis misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hazlehurst is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlehurst.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the head.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazlehurst lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hazlehurst tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hazlehurst blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hazlehurst.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Hazlehurst blocking some punches.
Hazlehurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Hazlehurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hazlehurst throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlehurst misses with a body punch.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazlehurst blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Staples Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lewis moves to clinch but Hazlehurst breaks away
and Hazlehurst counters with a straight right hand.
Hazlehurst goes for a double leg but Lewis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lewis continues to drive forward.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hazlehurst avoiding damage.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Hazlehurst has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazlehurst lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazlehurst. #T1#
Hazlehurst stalling in the clinch but Lewis improves position.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst wants to stall.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazlehurst has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Hazlehurst misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis working aggressively here.
#T2#
Hazlehurst lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Hazlehurst is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazlehurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Hazlehurst misses with some punches.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with some punches.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hazlehurst.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Hazlehurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
Hazlehurst content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hazlehurst creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hazlehurst lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlehurst works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst blocking some punches.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a punch to the body.
Hazlehurst working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Clive Staples Lewis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Hazlehurst. #CUT#It looks like Clive Staples Lewis has been cut.
Hazlehurst is trying to maintain a safe position but Lewis gets an underhook and turns Hazlehurst into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hazlehurst.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Hazlehurst to work.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Staples Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clive Staples Lewis'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!#R3#
Hazlehurst swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.#CL2#
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hazlehurst has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Hazlehurst lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hazlehurst into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazlehurst.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
Hazlehurst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hazlehurst fails to land.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hazlehurst misses with the head strike.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlehurst.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlehurst.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst misses with some punches.
Hazlehurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the head.
Hazlehurst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis pushes Hazlehurst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst blocking some punches.
Hazlehurst can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlehurst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
Hazlehurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hazlehurst tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hazlehurst tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Hazlehurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazlehurst blocks an uppercut.
Hazlehurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis pushes Hazlehurst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
Hazlehurst is trying to stall.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlehurst taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazlehurst misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlehurst.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Clive Staples Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hazlehurst has Lewis pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Staples Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lewis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Staples Lewis! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mamontov did well to prevent Hazlehurst getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst looks winded!
Mamontov wants to get back to full guard.
Mamontov gets full guard.
Mamontov is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazlehurst's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Mamontov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamontov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Mamontov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mamontov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mamontov passes Hazlehurst's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hazlehurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamontov is working away from the top position though.
Mamontov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hazlehurst! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Mamontov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov takes Hazlehurst's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hazlehurst is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (8) vs (2) Hazlehurst
What can Hazlehurst do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Mamontov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hazlehurst is defending well though. Mamontov let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Hazlehurst defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mamontov controlling from the back.#T4##SUB#
Hazlehurst showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Hazlehurst is keeping busy.
#T6#
Mamontov is riding his opponent, not letting Hazlehurst buck him off.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hazlehurst for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Mamontov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Will Mamontov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hazlehurst with him. Hazlehurst is trying to defend but Mamontov has an arm under the chin now! Hazlehurst grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Hazlehurst scores with a takedown into Bryan's guard.
Hazlehurst landing with the ground and pound.
Bryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hazlehurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hazlehurst keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Hazlehurst controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hazlehurst advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Bryan is looking to escape.
Hazlehurst performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hazlehurst looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hazlehurst has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bryan defend it? Hazlehurst steps over the head and cranks it - Bryan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hazlehurst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Dean scores with a four punch combination!
William Ralph Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dean misses with a hook. Hazlehurst ducked under it nicely.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
It looked like Hazlehurst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
A slow jab from Hazlehurst misses its intended target.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Dean misses with a looping right.
Dean keeps Hazlehurst at a distance using the push kick.
Dean throws a sloppy body shot
and Hazlehurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dean works Hazlehurst's body with a nice hook.
Hazlehurst lands a jab.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazlehurst fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dean throws a low kick but Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean defending well as Hazlehurst loads up on a big left hand.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Dean. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dean. Hazlehurst shrugs it off though.
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dean cracks Hazlehurst with a good jab.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Hazlehurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hazlehurst is able to avoid easily.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.
Hazlehurst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst staying out of range there.
Dean throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlehurst.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dean staying out of range there.#T4#
Dean misses with a jab to the body
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hazlehurst misses the jab.
Dean appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hazlehurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick by Dean misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean misses with a leg kick
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlehurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazlehurst thinking.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Hazlehurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hazlehurst blocks a jab.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazlehurst looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean connects with a looping right hand.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range.
Hazlehurst throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing.
William Ralph Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.#T1#
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean connects with a body shot.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hazlehurst might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dean misses with a straight left.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hazlehurst finds it's way round the side to connect with Dean's head.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Hazlehurst walks into a straight right hand from Dean.
Dean is looking to chop away at Hazlehurst's legs.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Dean blocks it.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazlehurst is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
William Ralph Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Dean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
Hazlehurst checks a low kick from Dean.
Dean looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Dean throws a right hand that misses
and Hazlehurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean jabs Hazlehurst to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dean throws a right hand that Hazlehurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlehurst also avoids with ease.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Hazlehurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hazlehurst misses the target.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hazlehurst blocks a head kick by Dean.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Dean avoids it easily.
Dean throws a hook but Hazlehurst avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Dean misses with an uppercut
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazlehurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hazlehurst tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlehurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazlehurst scores with a shot to the body.
Hazlehurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dean.
Dean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
Hazlehurst fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dean throws a right hand that Hazlehurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlehurst also avoids with ease.
Dean ducks right into an uppercut from Hazlehurst.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dean there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Hazlehurst misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Dean digs a good hook to Hazlehurst's body.
Dean lands a nice hook to Hazlehurst's body. Hazlehurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hazlehurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Hazlehurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean looks to land a combination. Hazlehurst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range. #T1#
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Hazlehurst thuds his right hand into Dean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dean.
Dean throws a leg kick which misses Hazlehurst's front leg but catches the back leg as Hazlehurst tries to avoid it.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Hazlehurst missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Dean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Hazlehurst misses its target.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazlehurst looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hazlehurst to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hazlehurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook. Dean ducked under it nicely.
Hazlehurst throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean throws a leg kick
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight right.
Dean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dean throws a solid leg kick but Hazlehurst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dean.
Dean avoids the body shot from Hazlehurst.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Hazlehurst defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlehurst.
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Dean moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Hazlehurst misses.
Hazlehurst takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hazlehurst is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Dean slips a straight right by Hazlehurst.
Dean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazlehurst looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlehurst.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Hazlehurst dips to his left and cracks Dean with an uppercut!
Hazlehurst throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Ralph Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Ralph Dean!
William Ralph Dean managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Goblin Fight Wear, into his post fight interview. |
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SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Breedon.
Breedon lands a right hook to the body.
Breedon misses with a few strikes there.
Breedon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hazlehurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breedon.
Breedon takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Breedon.
Hazlehurst lands a nice hook to Breedon's body. Breedon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
Breedon misses with a looping left.
Hazlehurst missing with a left hand there. Breedon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hazlehurst with a jab.
Breedon looks to land a left hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range nicely.
Hazlehurst looks to land a right hand but Breedon moved out of range.
Hazlehurst lands with a straight right. Breedon didn't see that one coming.
Breedon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breedon.
Breedon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Breedon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazlehurst needs to keep his hands up - Breedon had a free shot at his head there.
Breedon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Breedon. Those never looked like landing.
Hazlehurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breedon.
Breedon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hazlehurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Breedon looks to throw the jab but Hazlehurst is out of range.
The fighters circling - Breedon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazlehurst looks to land a left hand but Breedon moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Breedon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hazlehurst with a body shot.
Breedon misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Breedon swings for the body but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst walks into a stiff left hand from Breedon.
Breedon throws a hook but Hazlehurst avoids it easily.
Breedon misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Hazlehurst was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Breedon.
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot that snaps Breedon's head back.
Breedon moves out of range as Hazlehurst strikes.
Breedon misses with a series of wild punches.
Breedon just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hazlehurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazlehurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breedon.
Hazlehurst ducks under a wild hook from Breedon.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breedon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.#T3#
Breedon scores with a nice right hand.
Hazlehurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breedon.
Breedon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hazlehurst looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Breedon avoids it easily.
Breedon misses with a wild body shot.
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hazlehurst takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breedon's corner calls for a 1-2. Breedon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Breedon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Breedon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazlehurst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Breedon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hazlehurst was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Breedon.
Hazlehurst avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Breedon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breedon.
Breedon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut
and Breedon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Breedon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hazlehurst cracks Breedon with an open hand slap.
Breedon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Breedon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Breedon.
A punch combination from Breedon misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hazlehurst misses the target.
Breedon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlehurst.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breedon lands a nice shot to the body.
Breedon lands a right hook to the body.
Breedon tests Hazlehurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breedon misses with a left hand
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Breedon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hazlehurst moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazlehurst shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD2#
Breedon drops Hazlehurst with a beautiful combination! Hazlehurst stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Breedon is looking for the KO!
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2#
Breedon drops Hazlehurst with a beautiful combination! Hazlehurst stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Breedon is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Hazlehurst is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breedon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazlehurst.
Oh Hazlehurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tom Breedon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst throws out a loose jab but Breedon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazlehurst seems to have got his legs back now.
Hazlehurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazlehurst cracks Breedon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Breedon lands the left hand.
Hazlehurst misses the body punch
and Breedon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazlehurst takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Breedon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hazlehurst cracks Breedon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Breedon misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Hazlehurst avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tom Breedon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlehurst throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Breedon.
Breedon lands the left hand.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping left.
Tom Breedon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breedon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Breedon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breedon.
A counter left hand to the body from Hazlehurst misses its target.
Hazlehurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hazlehurst staying out of range there.
Jab from Breedon.
Breedon cracks a nice hook into Hazlehurst's ribs.#T2#
Hazlehurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breedon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Breedon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Breedon throws a right hand that Hazlehurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlehurst also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Breedon.
Breedon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazlehurst throws out the jab.
Breedon moves away from the strike by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst lands with a hook. Breedon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Breedon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Breedon cracks Hazlehurst with a good jab.
Hazlehurst looks to land a right hand but Breedon moved out of range.
A nice side step and Breedon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breedon connects with a crisp jab.
A cross from Breedon lands.
Breedon throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range. #T3#
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Breedon avoids the punch easily.
Hazlehurst misses with a shot to the body
and Breedon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hazlehurst might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Hazlehurst. Beautiful body shot.
Breedon misses with an uppercut
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Breedon misses with a right hand
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Breedon swings for the body but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Breedon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breedon moves away.
Hazlehurst with a hook.
Breedon throws a nice looking combination but Hazlehurst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Breedon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazlehurst circles away quickly and effectively.
Breedon misses with a series of wild punches.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Breedon.
Breedon is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst scores with a shot to the body.
Breedon misses with a two punch combination.
Breedon misses with a combination
letting Hazlehurst counter with a right hand.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breedon manages to avoid it.
Breedon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Breedon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazlehurst circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breedon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst lands a really nice looking cross but Breedon seems unphased.
Breedon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazlehurst scores with a hook to the body. Breedon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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.
Hazlehurst misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breedon moves away from the strike by Hazlehurst.
Breedon throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Breedon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Breedon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Breedon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Breedon cracks Hazlehurst with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Breedon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Breedon misses with a double jab
and Breedon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Breedon moves away from the strike by Hazlehurst.
Breedon misses with a lunging right hand
and Hazlehurst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlehurst blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Hazlehurst finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hazlehurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Breedon takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breedon.
Breedon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazlehurst circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazlehurst misses with a lunging right hand
and Breedon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Breedon throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Breedon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hazlehurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breedon misses with a hook
and Hazlehurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Breedon misses the body punch
and Hazlehurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breedon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Hazlehurst.
Breedon misses the shot to the body.
Breedon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a sloppy body shot
and Breedon counters with a straight right hand.
Hazlehurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breedon.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breedon.
Nice jab there from Breedon.
Hazlehurst throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Breedon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Breedon just misses with a punch to the body.
Breedon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breedon throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlehurst is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hazlehurst throws out a loose jab but Breedon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breedon slips under a jab.
Breedon throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
A big left from Hazlehurst misses.
Breedon throws a combination that misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazlehurst defending well as Breedon loads up on a big left hand.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight left.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Tom Breedon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Breedon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Breedon moves out of range of the strikes.
Breedon throws a right hand that Hazlehurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlehurst also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazlehurst blocks a jab.
Breedon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Breedon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breedon manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Breedon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hazlehurst doesn't seem phased though.
Breedon misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Breedon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Breedon throws out a counter right but Hazlehurst avoids it with no problem.
Breedon digs a good body shot into Hazlehurst's ribs.
Breedon misses with a jab to the body
letting Hazlehurst counter with a right hand.
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Breedon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a straight right hand.
Breedon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst lands an overhand right.
Breedon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breedon.
Hazlehurst listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Breedon misses with a body shot.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breedon ducks under a wild hook from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes one to the side of the head.
Breedon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breedon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazlehurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Breedon.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breedon.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breedon moves away.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Breedon.
Well Breedon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Breedon! |
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Event:
SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Nimoy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nimoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hazlehurst controlling from side mount.
Nimoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Nimoy seems a little lost for a moment, as Hazlehurst dominates the positioning.
Nimoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Nimoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazlehurst has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nimoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nimoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hazlehurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hazlehurst working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Hazlehurst stalls from top position.
Nimoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hazlehurst's best efforts.
Nimoy moves into full guard.
Nimoy trying to control the position.
Nimoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nimoy is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hazlehurst, at least for the moment.
Nimoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazlehurst throws a big elbow that misses.
Nimoy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nimoy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hazlehurst is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nimoy.
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Nimoy looks to move to half guard but instead Hazlehurst has passed into mount! Damn!
Nimoy is working to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hazlehurst working the ground and pound effectively.
Nimoy tries to hold on but Hazlehurst pushes him away.
Hazlehurst controlling the position easily from mount.
Nimoy tries to hold on but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Nimoy wants to control but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nimoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hazlehurst controlling the position easily from mount.
Nimoy is trying desperately to improve position.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of good shots and Nimoy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Nimoy right now.
Nimoy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hazlehurst off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hazlehurst has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nimoy's body.
Hazlehurst looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T4#
Hazlehurst lands strikes to the head.
Nimoy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hazlehurst working for a choke but Nimoy is defending well.
Hazlehurst has Nimoy flattened out and is raining down punches.
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!
Nimoy is covering up but some of the strikes from Hazlehurst are getting through and doing damage.
#ROC#Nimoy is rocked!
Nimoy is trying to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst has full control of the position and if anything, Nimoy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nimoy is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Nimoy can't escape the position.
Hazlehurst is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nimoy seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Hazlehurst is persistently looking for the submission but Nimoy is defending it well.
Hazlehurst slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hazlehurst slips under a jab.
Hazlehurst takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hazlehurst shoots in but Nimoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hazlehurst defending well as Nimoy loads up on a big left hand.
Nimoy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hazlehurst dives in and grabs Nimoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nimoy pushes down on Hazlehurst's head and hops out.
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a double leg but Nimoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimoy lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Nimoy misses.
Nimoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nimoy enables Hazlehurst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nimoy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nimoy, not yet.
Hazlehurst works over Nimoy with some ground and pound from guard.
Nimoy wants to sweep here but Hazlehurst controlling him for the moment.
Nimoy has momentary wrist control but Hazlehurst slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Nimoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Nimoy is working from the bottom.
Nimoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hazlehurst is in close to Nimoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hazlehurst postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hazlehurst scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Nimoy keeps moving.
Nimoy working a defensive guard here.
Nimoy wants to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazlehurst content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Nimoy pulls Hazlehurst in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazlehurst from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hazlehurst is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nimoy is wriggling around but Hazlehurst manages to pass to half guard.
Nimoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but Nimoy is defending well.
Nimoy is trying to stand back up but Hazlehurst is controlling him
Nimoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nimoy wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hazlehurst slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hazlehurst prevents Nimoy from improving his position.
Nimoy wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Nimoy is looking to control Hazlehurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nimoy avoid being mounted?
Hazlehurst working the head and body with strikes.
Hazlehurst lands with a punch from half guard.
Hazlehurst lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nimoy quite badly. Nimoy pulls Hazlehurst in close trying to recover. Hazlehurst postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nimoy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nimoy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH:14.5
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst darts in looking for a takedown but Gamzatov gets double underhooks and turns Hazlehurst into the cage.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Gamzatov circles away easily#TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Hazlehurst looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Hazlehurst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hazlehurst manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Hazlehurst's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hazlehurst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gamzatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gamzatov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hazlehurst controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Gamzatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hazlehurst makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazlehurst is keeping the position for now.
Hazlehurst is pulling down on Gamzatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Gamzatov, at least for the moment.
Gamzatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Gamzatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hazlehurst is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hazlehurst has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Gamzatov keeps moving.
Hazlehurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gamzatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gamzatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamzatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but Gamzatov is keeping the position.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Hazlehurst has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Gamzatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazlehurst is one step ahead there.
Gamzatov looking to control.
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hazlehurst throwing strikes but missing.
Hazlehurst cracks Gamzatov with a solid left hand.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gamzatov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hazlehurst prevents Gamzatov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hazlehurst looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gamzatov circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hazlehurst is defended easily by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Hazlehurst avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hazlehurst dives in and scores a takedown into Gamzatov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamzatov is fending him off so far but Hazlehurst persists. Nope, Gamzatov circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamzatov as he avoids it easily.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gamzatov's guard.
Hazlehurst is standing up over Gamzatov. Gamzatov looks to escape but Hazlehurst dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Hazlehurst in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gamzatov is not content to let Hazlehurst control the position. #T1#
Hazlehurst working away.
Gamzatov tries to control but Hazlehurst manages to take his back.
Hazlehurst is landing with strikes from the back.
Hazlehurst lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gamzatov's head.
Hazlehurst struggling to land strikes to the head as Gamzatov covers up.
Gamzatov trying to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Gamzatov trying to control the position but Hazlehurst manages to sink in the hooks.
Hazlehurst is punishing Gamzatov with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Gamzatov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hazlehurst is landing with strikes from the back.
Hazlehurst is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hazlehurst gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hazlehurst gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hazlehurst apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T3#
Hazlehurst goes for a double leg but Gamzatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gamzatov continues to drive forward.
Hazlehurst has a takedown stuffed.
Gamzatov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazlehurst.
Gamzatov fails to land the takedown.
Gamzatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazlehurst tries to avoid it but Gamzatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazlehurst to the ground. Hazlehurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gamzatov's guard.
Daniel Hazlehurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hazlehurst stays in close to Gamzatov's body and controls the position.
Gamzatov working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Gamzatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hazlehurst throws a strike but Gamzatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hazlehurst wants to sweep but no luck.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Hazlehurst wants to sweep here but Gamzatov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gamzatov 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! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Hazlehurst seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gamzatov enables Hazlehurst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gamzatov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gamzatov wants to sweep here but Hazlehurst controlling him for the moment.
Gamzatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazlehurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Gamzatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gamzatov keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Hazlehurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst stands and throws Gamzatov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazlehurst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Gamzatov is trying to improve his position.
Hazlehurst lands some shots froms side control.
Gamzatov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hazlehurst is trying to control. Gamzatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gamzatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hazlehurst is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Gamzatov keeping hold of Hazlehurst's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gamzatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hazlehurst.
Gamzatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gamzatov gets caught napping as Hazlehurst dives in and scores a takedown. Gamzatov manages to retain guard.
Gamzatov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hazlehurst manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Gamzatov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gamzatov is trying to stand up here but Hazlehurst is controlling him well.
Hazlehurst wants to pass to mount but Gamzatov is defending the position.
Hazlehurst wants to take a breather but Gamzatov is having none of it.
Gamzatov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hazlehurst keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gamzatov's head.
Hazlehurst works over Gamzatov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hazlehurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamzatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hazlehurst drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gamzatov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gamzatov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gamzatov! #REVR#
Gamzatov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hazlehurst can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gamzatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gamzatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazlehurst can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hazlehurst has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nimoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Hazlehurst's head.
Nimoy tests Hazlehurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hazlehurst shoots for a double leg takedown but Nimoy sprawls well. He's pushed Hazlehurst's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nimoy takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hazlehurst shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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.
Hazlehurst has his takedown stuffed
and Nimoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Nimoy - that's a beauty! Hazlehurst is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Nimoy can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonard Nimoy! |
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Event:
SMASH: Forster vs Ribbit
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brownie throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlehurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brownie tries to bum rush Hazlehurst with a series of wild strikes but Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Brownie feints and as Hazlehurst raises his hands in defense, Brownie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazlehurst controlling Brownie's posture.
Brownie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst trying to keep a closed guard but Brownie is proving a slippery customer.
Hazlehurst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Brownie throws a big elbow that misses.
Brownie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brownie to the mat! Brownie manages to get full guard.
Brownie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brownie is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hazlehurst, at least for the moment.
Brownie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Hazlehurst controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hazlehurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Brownie is retaining full guard.
Brownie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Let's hope that Brownie 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brownie throws out the jab.
Hazlehurst looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brownie swinging wildly here.
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown attempt - Brownie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brownie throws a jab but it's blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brownie scores with the left hand. Hazlehurst knows he should have avoided that one.
Brownie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head.
Brownie lands a head shot.
Brownie throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Brownie.
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brownie misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Brownie.
Brownie fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Brownie does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brownie misses with a body shot.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown.#T4#
Brownie lands with a straight right. Hazlehurst didn't see that one coming.
Brownie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Brownie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brownie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brownie with a nice head shot there.
Hazlehurst is looking to sweep but instead, Brownie has passed into half guard.
Brownie winds up and cracks Hazlehurst with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brownie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Brownie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hazlehurst, pushing him back against the cage.
Hazlehurst can't get the takedown.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brownie prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazlehurst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brownie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brownie lands an elbow inside that Hazlehurst shrugs off.
Brownie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brownie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brownie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brownie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hazlehurst is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brownie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hazlehurst is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Hazlehurst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brownie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Brownie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brownie trying to control the action but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Brownie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hazlehurst keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Brownie passes into side.
Brownie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hazlehurst's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Hazlehurst managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brownie.
Hazlehurst is trying to control Brownie's posture but Brownie avoids it.
Brownie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brownie cracks Hazlehurst with an elbow. That is naaassty.
I wouldn't like to be where Hazlehurst is right now.
Hazlehurst tries to bench press Brownie off him but Brownie keeps the position.
Brownie landing a few strikes.
Brownie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hazlehurst isn't going anywhere.
Brownie lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Hazlehurst dodges the ground and pound from Brownie.
Brownie laying and praying for a moment but Hazlehurst takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brownie is looking to take a break and control but Hazlehurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brownie working over Hazlehurst with some ground and pound. Hazlehurst looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brownie winds up and cracks Hazlehurst with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst taking some punishment here, with Brownie in his half guard.
Brownie throwing shots but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Brownie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hazlehurst is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Brownie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brownie drops an elbow to the side of Hazlehurst's head.
Brownie working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Brownie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hazlehurst is just riding it out for now. Brownie eventually gives up the hold.
Brownie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brownie content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brownie swivels and escapes.
Shaun Brownie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brownie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brownie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brownie stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Brownie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brownie tries to avoid it but Hazlehurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brownie to the ground. Brownie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Brownie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Brownie moves into the clinch successfully.
Brownie scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazlehurst is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brownie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brownie is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie crunches a lovely knee into Hazlehurst's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Brownie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazlehurst prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brownie has Hazlehurst pressed against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Brownie has picked Hazlehurst up - he's going for a ride! Brownie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ground and pound from Brownie.
Hazlehurst holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hazlehurst is not content to let Brownie control the position.
Brownie controlling the action here.
Hazlehurst is in trouble now - Brownie has advanced to mount!
Shaun Brownie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hazlehurst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brownie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hazlehurst is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brownie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brownie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Brownie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hazlehurst is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brownie controlling the position easily from mount.
Brownie is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Brownie the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brownie wants to control but instead Hazlehurst manages to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Brownie seems content to control.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brownie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brownie prevents Hazlehurst from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brownie trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Brownie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brownie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Brownie!
After the fight, Shaun Brownie 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:
SMASH: Nimoy vs Hazlehurst
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Nimoy misses with a series of wild punches.
As Nimoy backs off Hazlehurst throws a huge counter combo but Nimoy manages to avoid it all.
Nimoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hazlehurst under the eye.
Hazlehurst has a takedown stuffed.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Nimoy on the inside.
Nimoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards. #BC#
Nimoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nimoy throws a combination. Hazlehurst tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazlehurst shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nimoy defends it nicely.
Nimoy stuffs the takedown.
Leonard Nimoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Nimoy throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nimoy.
Hazlehurst dodges the punch combination from Nimoy.
Nimoy connects with a crisp jab.
Hazlehurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nimoy connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Nimoy lands.
Hazlehurst shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nimoy pinned against the cage. Nimoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab from Nimoy.
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hazlehurst under the eye.
Nimoy works the jab nicely.
It looks like Nimoy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nimoy feints a jab promting Hazlehurst to slip. Nimoy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hazlehurst slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimoy moves in looking to clinch but Hazlehurst pushes him off.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Nimoy has knocked Hazlehurst down with a huge combo! Nimoy steps away and waves a wobbly Hazlehurst back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Hazlehurst is rocked!
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Nimoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst is still on wobbly legs! Can Nimoy finish him?
Hazlehurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazlehurst seems to have recovered his senses.
Nimoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonard Nimoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazlehurst fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Nimoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimoy throws a right hand that Hazlehurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlehurst also avoids with ease.
Hazlehurst walks into a jab.
Nimoy lands a jab to the head.
#KD#
Nimoy cracks Hazlehurst with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hazlehurst looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nimoy finish him?
Nimoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst dodges the punch combination from Nimoy.
Nimoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nimoy. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Nimoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazlehurst shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nimoy defends it nicely.
Nimoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nimoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nimoy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nimoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown
and Nimoy counters with a two punch combo.
Nimoy throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nimoy quickly recovers to half guard.
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 prevents Nimoy from standing back up.
Hazlehurst controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nimoy has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Hazlehurst not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nimoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hazlehurst controlling the pace.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimoy trying to hold on to Hazlehurst's head to control him but Hazlehurst postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hazlehurst in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hazlehurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hazlehurst's back!
Nimoy can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nimoy lands with a cross. #TD2#
Hazlehurst gets a takedown into half guard.
Hazlehurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nimoy trying to control here.
Nimoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazlehurst is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Hazlehurst 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nimoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Nimoy is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ground and pound from Hazlehurst.
Daniel Hazlehurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hazlehurst is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nimoy wants to get back to full guard.
Nimoy keeping control of the position.
Hazlehurst drops an elbow to the side of Nimoy's head.
Nimoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hazlehurst scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nimoy trying to hold on to Hazlehurst's head to control him but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Nimoy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hazlehurst manages to pass to mount!
Nimoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nimoy wants to control but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Nimoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazlehurst on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hazlehurst cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nimoy hang on?
Hazlehurst trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nimoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hazlehurst landing strikes from the mount and Nimoy is in trouble! #T3#
Hazlehurst scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nimoy?
Hazlehurst scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nimoy?
#ROC2#Nimoy is rocked!
Hazlehurst controlling from mount.
Oh Nimoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hazlehurst lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nimoy! Hazlehurst sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nimoy and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Watson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hazlehurst to counter with a crisp jab.
Hazlehurst takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watson takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Watson lands with a right hand.
Hazlehurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson tries to clinch but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hazlehurst has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson stuns Hazlehurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Watson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson trying to strike off his back.
Watson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Watson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hazlehurst has passed into side control.
Watson tries to improve position but can't.
Watson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hazlehurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hazlehurst lands a nice forearm strike.
Watson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Watson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Hazlehurst scoring with punches and elbows.
Watson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watson to see if he's OK.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
Watson looking for a sweep but Hazlehurst has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Watson taking shots to the head.
Hazlehurst unloading with bombs!
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hazlehurst blocks Watson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Watson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hazlehurst. What's that going to do exactly?
The referee warns Watson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Watson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Watson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#Watson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hazlehurst! Watson is hurt baaadly! Hazlehurst is firing away with more strikes - Watson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH: Immanuel vs Wallace
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hilly, as that shot connected.
Hilly swings for the body but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hazlehurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hilly scores with a jab. Hazlehurst acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hazlehurst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hilly.
Hilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Hilly lands a nice looking body shot.
Hilly throws the left hand but Hazlehurst avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Hazlehurst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hazlehurst misses with a lunging right hand
and Hilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazlehurst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlehurst is just out of range.
Hilly lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Hilly.
Hilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hilly connects with a right hand. Hazlehurst shakes it off.#T1#
Hazlehurst swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hilly misses with a looping right.
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlehurst tries to move into range but Hilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hazlehurst missing with a left hand there. Hilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hazlehurst had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hazlehurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazlehurst ducks under a wild hook from Hilly.
Hilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hazlehurst on the side of the head.
Hilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilly misses with a looping right.
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Hazlehurst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hilly scores with a nice right hand.
Hazlehurst takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hilly misses with a jab to the body
and Hazlehurst counters with a one-two to the body.
Hilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazlehurst moves away.
Hazlehurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Hilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hazlehurst doesn't seem phased though.
Hazlehurst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Hazlehurst misses.
As Hazlehurst backs off Hilly throws a huge counter combo but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it all.
Hilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilly throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazlehurst walks into a left hand.
Hilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is looking to counter punch.
Hazlehurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.
Hilly misses with a jab to the body
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hilly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Hazlehurst misses.
Hilly thumps Hazlehurst with a low kick.
Hazlehurst walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hazlehurst 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hazlehurst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild combination.
Hazlehurst moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Hilly as he connects with a hook.
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlehurst throws an off balance right hand
and Hilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilly moves away.
Hilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hilly looks to land a left hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Hilly swings for the body but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hilly lands a leg kick that knocks Hazlehurst off balance momentarily.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilly manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst throws a right and a left that Hilly avoids nicely.
Hilly throws a hook but Hazlehurst avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst throws a lazy right hand but Hilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilly is looking for the big counter here.
Jab, jab by Hilly - just one landing.
Hilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hilly looks to land a right hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilly lands a jab.
Hazlehurst throws out a loose jab but Hilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook
and Hilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Hazlehurst is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hazlehurst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hilly connects with a right hand. Hazlehurst shakes it off.
Oh Hazlehurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Hazlehurst has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Hilly smells blood and charges in for the finish! Hilly unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hazlehurst sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Hilly!
After winning the bout, Bill Hilly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Colucci
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abraham Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Barnes lands a left and a right that sends Hazlehurst crashing to the canvas! Barnes dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst gets back to half guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is thwarting Hazlehurst's attempts to control the position.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hazlehurst is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T1#
Hazlehurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Hazlehurst won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Hazlehurst on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes throwing shots but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing shots but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Hazlehurst uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hazlehurst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes. #T2#
Barnes postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Hazlehurst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Hazlehurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazlehurst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Hazlehurst is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been informed that Hazlehurst has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hazlehurst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes throwing shots but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Hazlehurst dodges it nicely.
Hazlehurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Hazlehurst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hazlehurst is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scores with the left hand. Hazlehurst knows he should have avoided that one.
Hazlehurst lands an overhand right.#TD#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Hazlehurst.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
Abraham Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
Barnes throws a strike but Hazlehurst rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barnes is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hazlehurst postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Hazlehurst with a nice head shot there.
Hazlehurst with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Hazlehurst defends easily.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Hazlehurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hazlehurst postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Hazlehurst punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hazlehurst scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Hazlehurst gets caught napping as Barnes dives in and scores a takedown. Hazlehurst manages to retain guard.
Barnes postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hazlehurst keeps moving.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazlehurst wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazlehurst has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hazlehurst controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barnes defending well as Hazlehurst loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Barnes throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hazlehurst tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hazlehurst finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazlehurst throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Hazlehurst lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hazlehurst lands a hook that stumbles Barnes back into the cage. Hazlehurst follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Barnes to the canvas! Hazlehurst pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Barnes has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH: Ahai vs Rautio
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Roach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Roach darts in and clinches Hazlehurst up against the cage.
Hazlehurst takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazlehurst avoids a wild elbow strike from Roach.
Roach lands with a right to the head.
Roach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roach misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Roach.
A bit of stalling here from Roach.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roach lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Hazlehurst has been cut.
Roach is pressed up against the cage. Hazlehurst has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roach down to the mat. Roach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hazlehurst misses with a few strikes there.
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!#CL#
Roach clinches up with Hazlehurst and pushes him back against the cage.
Hazlehurst is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roach slowing the pace effectively.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Hazlehurst avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Roach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Roach lands a big head kick that sends Hazlehurst tumbling to the mat! Roach takes a step backwards and waves Hazlehurst back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD#
Roach sends Hazlehurst crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roach is motioning to the referee to let Hazlehurst up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hazlehurst is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach fakes the body blow, causing Hazlehurst to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hazlehurst goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Roach!
A victorious Roy Roach thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Colucci vs Winston
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner .
Hazlehurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Winner .
It seemed like Winner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Hazlehurst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner lunges at Hazlehurst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlehurst's hand.
Winner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Hazlehurst as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Winner finds it's target.
Hazlehurst throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hazlehurst is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Winner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Winner . Those never looked like landing.
Winner tries to move into range but Hazlehurst moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazlehurst paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winner throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Winner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Winner throws a series of strikes that have Hazlehurst backpedaling.
Hazlehurst lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hazlehurst misses with a combination
and Winner counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Winner throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hazlehurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winner throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst avoids them all with ease.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hazlehurst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winner scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch.
Winner throws a leg kick
and Hazlehurst counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Winner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazlehurst momentarily.
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!
Winner looks to land a combination. Hazlehurst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazlehurst paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winner misses with a hook to the body
and Hazlehurst counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazlehurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazlehurst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner .
Winner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazlehurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Winner .
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazlehurst counters with a left to the body.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazlehurst swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winner tries to clinch up.
Hazlehurst lands with an overhand left.
Hazlehurst thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winner throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Winner lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlehurst swings widly with a right hand
letting Winner counter with a right hand.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Winner . Those never looked like landing.
Winner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hazlehurst walks into a stiff left hand from Winner .
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner looks winded!
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
Winner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winner .
Winner misses with a kick to the body.
Winner swings for the body but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut.
Winner connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Winner .
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Winner manages to avoid it.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hazlehurst with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hazlehurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazlehurst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winner punishes Hazlehurst's body with a nice straight punch.
Winner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazlehurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Winner .
Dah Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner lands with an overhand left.
Hazlehurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hazlehurst but Hazlehurst pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Winner .
Winner looks for a takedown but Hazlehurst sprawls well.
It looked like Hazlehurst was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winner .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dah Winner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hazlehurst throws out a loose jab but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlehurst is just out of range.
Hazlehurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Hazlehurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner misses with a wild combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Hazlehurst misses with a combination
and Winner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winner jabs at Hazlehurst's body.
Winner looks to land a combination. Hazlehurst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Winner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner shoots for a takedown but Hazlehurst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dah Winner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlehurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Winner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hazlehurst rather than just go for the knockout.
Winner misses with a body shot.
Winner lands with a cross. #T1#
Winner throws a body shot but no joy.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Winner manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Winner looks to land a combination. Hazlehurst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazlehurst throws a shot from downtown. Winner moves away and avoids it.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazlehurst scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch.
Winner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Hazlehurst as Winner shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dah Winner .
Winner throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Hazlehurst there.
A slow jab from Hazlehurst misses its intended target.
Hazlehurst throws out a powerful jab.
Winner looks to land a right hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range.
Hazlehurst throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hazlehurst misses with a two punch combination.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hazlehurst misses the target.
Winner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hazlehurst doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Hazlehurst blocks the low kick.
Hazlehurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hazlehurst throws a body shot but no joy.
Winner misses with a double jab.
Hazlehurst swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
#T3#
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazlehurst swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hazlehurst misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Winner . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winner .
Winner lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Hazlehurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Winner shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazlehurst looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Hazlehurst moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winner . Hazlehurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Hazlehurst has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Winner avoids the punch easily.
Winner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hazlehurst.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner .
#T4#
Hazlehurst throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Winner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Hazlehurst.
Winner lands a slapping body shot.
Winner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Winner .
The crowd cheers as Hazlehurst lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winner doesn't seem phased though.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hazlehurst might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Winner wants to clinch up but Hazlehurst keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winner is defended easily by Hazlehurst.
Winner tries to bum rush Hazlehurst with a series of wild strikes but Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab to the head.
Winner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winner fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dah Winner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winner slips a jab from Hazlehurst.
Winner slips a jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner .
Winner misses with a body shot.
Winner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hazlehurst back to the cage. Winner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hazlehurst throws a right and a left that Winner avoids nicely.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazlehurst moves away.
Winner digs a good body shot into Hazlehurst's ribs.
Winner throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst takes a swing at Winner 's ribcage but misses.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Hazlehurst.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hazlehurst.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner scores with a body shot.
Winner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hazlehurst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hazlehurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlehurst is just out of range.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Hazlehurst dodges the punch combination from Winner .
Hazlehurst is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winner .
Good exchange - Winner coming out on top.
Winner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hazlehurst at a distance.
Winner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winner cracks Hazlehurst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
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!
Winner throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst avoids them all with ease.
Hazlehurst misses with a right hand
and Winner counters with a left and a right that stings Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst dodges the punch combination from Winner .
Hazlehurst scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hazlehurst tries to bum rush Winner with a series of wild strikes but Winner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazlehurst misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazlehurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winner tries to bum rush Hazlehurst with a series of wild strikes but Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazlehurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hazlehurst moves away from the strike by Winner .
Winner lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Winner manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hazlehurst dodges the punch combination from Winner .
Winner looks to land a combination but Hazlehurst avoids it well.
Winner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazlehurst missing with a left hand there. Winner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winner 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Winner duly obliges.
Winner tries to clinch there but Hazlehurst circles away.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses the shot to the body.
Winner tries to clinch but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Winner moves out of range.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst dodges the punch combination from Winner .
#T4#
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Hazlehurst.
Winner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winner lands a jab to the nose.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Winner avoids the punch easily.
Winner throws a solid leg kick but Hazlehurst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winner .
Hazlehurst misses with a wild combination.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dah Winner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Winner .
Winner throws a series of strikes that have Hazlehurst backpedaling.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winner misses with the combination.
Hazlehurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winner scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dah Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dah Winner ! |
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Event:
SMASH: Orochi vs Granger
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst connects with the punch.
Roach 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.
Hazlehurst takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hazlehurst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hazlehurst throws a combination that misses
and Roach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hazlehurst shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hazlehurst throws a poor cross that misses
and Roach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazlehurst circles away quickly and effectively.
Roach lands the left hand.
Hazlehurst swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roach counters with a nice body shot.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Roach sends Hazlehurst crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roach is motioning to the referee to let Hazlehurst up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Hazlehurst is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Hazlehurst has been cut.
Hazlehurst throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Roach counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hazlehurst! Roach lets Hazlehurst back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Hazlehurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hazlehurst seems to have got his legs back now.
Roach jabs Hazlehurst to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Roach. That snapped Hazlehurst's head back.
Roach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazlehurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roach closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hazlehurst out cold! Hazlehurst corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Roach!
Post fight, an emotional Roy Roach said 'Woooo we did it baby! Top of the world, Steele, big respect you're one tough SOB...'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst misses with a wild combination.
Hazlehurst cracks Face with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hazlehurst avoids the body shot from Face.
Face misses with a looping right.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping left.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazlehurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Face stuns Hazlehurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst misses with a left hand
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazlehurst darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Face throws a looping overhand right but Hazlehurst ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hazlehurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Face throws the left hand but Hazlehurst avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Hazlehurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face misses with the combination.
Face on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Face lands a nice looking body shot.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Face slips the punch.
Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hazlehurst misses with a double jab.
Hazlehurst throws a right hand that Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Face also avoids with ease.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Hazlehurst.
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!
The crowd cheers as Face lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hazlehurst doesn't seem phased though.
Hazlehurst looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hazlehurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face lands with a nice combination. Hazlehurst backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazlehurst, as that shot connected.
Hazlehurst throws a series of punches but Face avoids them all with ease.
Face lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Face.
Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Face swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hazlehurst misses the shot to the body.
Hazlehurst swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Face works Hazlehurst's body with a nice hook.
Face lands a glancing blow to the side of Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Hazlehurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face scores with the left hand. Hazlehurst knows he should have avoided that one.
Face misses with a combination
and Hazlehurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlehurst is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Face with a body shot.
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazlehurst.
Decent striking displayed by Hazlehurst there.
Hazlehurst throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face dips to his left and cracks Hazlehurst with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Hazlehurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Face misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst walks into a stiff left hand from Face.
Face throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazlehurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angel Face will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hazlehurst walks into a jab.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
Angel Face is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazlehurst lands with a nice body punch.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Hazlehurst misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Face at a distance.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Hazlehurst avoids the body shot from Face.
As Face backs off Hazlehurst throws a huge counter combo but Face manages to avoid it all.
Hazlehurst cracks a nice hook into Face's ribs.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hazlehurst tests Face's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Face is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Face.
#T1#
Face jabs Hazlehurst right on the nose. Hazlehurst blinks but takes it well.
Hazlehurst defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.
Face takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hazlehurst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Face on the side of the head.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazlehurst misses with a few strikes there.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Face seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hazlehurst looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range.
Face feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hazlehurst lands with a good body shot.
Hazlehurst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Face avoids the body shot from Hazlehurst.
It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazlehurst punishes Face's body with a nice straight punch.
Face catches Hazlehurst with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Face's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hazlehurst under the eye.#T3#
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hazlehurst moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazlehurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Hazlehurst misses.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hazlehurst misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Face misses its intended target.
Hazlehurst throws a counter combo.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Hazlehurst swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hazlehurst slips under a jab from Face.
A little jabbing left from Hazlehurst on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Face misses.
Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hazlehurst has knocked Face down with a huge combo! Hazlehurst steps away and waves a wobbly Face back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hazlehurst swings away with a body shot that misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst cracks Face with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Face falls to his knees and Hazlehurst doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Hazlehurst. Those never looked like landing.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazlehurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazlehurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Silver 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.
Hazlehurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Silver.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Hazlehurst is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silver is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver lands an uppercut.#TD#
Hazlehurst gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silver trying to control the position.
Silver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silver trying to control the position.
Hazlehurst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Hazlehurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver cracks Hazlehurst with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Silver.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Silver manages to get underhooks.
#T3##TD#
Hazlehurst gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hazlehurst there. #SUB#
Hazlehurst seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silver is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH: Stone vs Dee
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt - Hazlehurst sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazlehurst defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev tries to clinch there but Hazlehurst circles away.
#CL#
Kurtev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hazlehurst gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hazlehurst gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hazlehurst works his way into side control.
Hazlehurst takes a little break here. Kurtev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kurtev misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face as Hazlehurst controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurtev tries to buck Hazlehurst off but Hazlehurst is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Hazlehurst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurtev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hazlehurst landing a few strikes.
Kurtev misses with a strike from the bottom.
Hazlehurst avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kurtev.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurtev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Hazlehurst has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hazlehurst moves into full mount!
Kurtev can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Hazlehurst working Kurtev over with strikes here.
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hazlehurst looking to control but Kurtev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kurtev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kurtev tries to improve position but can't.
Kurtev striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hazlehurst in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hazlehurst tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kurtev regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst prevents Kurtev from standing back up.
#T3#
Hazlehurst is nestled in close to Kurtev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurtev trying to control but Hazlehurst postures up.
#SUB#
Kurtev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back.
Hazlehurst seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Hazlehurst blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
Hazlehurst slows the pace down in half guard.
Kurtev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hazlehurst is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hazlehurst connects with a nice short shot to Kurtev's temple.
Hazlehurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hazlehurst seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurtev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurtev is trying to control but can't.
Hazlehurst perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hazlehurst working the head and body with strikes.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that round.
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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurtev is defended easily by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kurtev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hazlehurst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazlehurst gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kurtev thows a huge punch but Hazlehurst dodges it nicely.
Hazlehurst keeping control of the position.
Hazlehurst moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hazlehurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurtev is looking to advance position but Hazlehurst has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Hazlehurst pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hazlehurst content just to control the position here.
Hazlehurst lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hazlehurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hazlehurst controlling the position easily from mount.
Hazlehurst landing punches.
Kurtev is squirming around, avoiding Hazlehurst's attempts to control the action.
Hazlehurst has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kurtev's face.
Kurtev is in a horrible position here. Hazlehurst smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Hazlehurst pushes him away. #T2#
Kurtev working to try and regain half guard.
Hazlehurst controlling the position easily from mount.
Kurtev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The referee warns Kurtev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst controlling from the full mount.
Hazlehurst avoids the attempt from Kurtev to control.
Kurtev is bucking up trying to escape but Hazlehurst cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kurtev wants to hold on but Hazlehurst pushes him away.
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hazlehurst cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Kurtev is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazlehurst has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kurtev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst blocks Kurtev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hazlehurst connects with a bit shot that sees Kurtev covering up! More strikes from Hazlehurst and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hazlehurst is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Jordan
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst throws out a loose jab but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hazlehurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akharraz throwing a counter right hand but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Akharraz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazlehurst looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akharraz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akharraz!
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
Hazlehurst walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Akharraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hazlehurst gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz is trying to stand up here but Hazlehurst is controlling him well.
Akharraz is not content to let Hazlehurst control the position.
Hazlehurst is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Akharraz is trying to stand.
Akharraz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akharraz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akharraz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut.
Hazlehurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Akharraz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akharraz scores with a jab to the head.
Hazlehurst throws a poor cross that misses
and Akharraz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hazlehurst misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Akharraz moves into range and clinches up with Hazlehurst.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Hazlehurst prevents a body shot from Akharraz. #T2#
Hazlehurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Akharraz breaks from the clinch.
Akharraz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst blocks a head kick by Akharraz.
Hazlehurst looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Akharraz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Akharraz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz closes the distance but Hazlehurst moves to the side
and Hazlehurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akharraz lunges at Hazlehurst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlehurst's hand.
Akharraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hazlehurst avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Donk. Akharraz catches Hazlehurst right on the button with a cross.
Akharraz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Akharraz. That snapped Hazlehurst's head back.
Hazlehurst throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akharraz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akharraz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Akharraz staying out of range there.
Akharraz throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Akharraz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akharraz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akharraz.
Akharraz tests Hazlehurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akharraz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hazlehurst back to the cage. Akharraz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Akharraz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akharraz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Hazlehurst misses.
Akharraz moves in looking to clinch but Hazlehurst pushes him off.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Akharraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Akharraz tests Hazlehurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hazlehurst 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Akharraz scores with a nice strike.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Akharraz drives through and clinches with Hazlehurst against the cage.
Hazlehurst is working for takedown but Akharraz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akharraz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards.
Akharraz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown.
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body.
Hazlehurst is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akharraz is defending well.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akharraz pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akharraz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akharraz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Akharraz throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akharraz throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Akharraz does it's job there.
Hazlehurst has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akharraz is looking to clinch but Hazlehurst is avoiding it.
Akharraz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazlehurst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akharraz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akharraz with a body shot.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hazlehurst swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hazlehurst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Akharraz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akharraz lands a really nice looking cross but Hazlehurst seems unphased.
A jab from Akharraz finds it's way through Hazlehurst's defenses.
Akharraz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hazlehurst shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akharraz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akharraz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akharraz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hazlehurst takes a step back to recover.
Akharraz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Hazlehurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 throws a looping overhand right but Akharraz ducks down to avoid it.
Hazlehurst missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hazlehurst gets tackled into the cage by Akharraz. Akharraz maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akharraz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akharraz lands a shot to the body.
Akharraz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown.
Akharraz tries a body shot but Hazlehurst blocks it.
#BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akharraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2##BC#
Akharraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akharraz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hazlehurst in his tracks.
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!
Akharraz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hazlehurst throws a looping overhand right but Akharraz ducks down to avoid it.
Hazlehurst tries to move into range but Akharraz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akharraz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akharraz.
A nice leg kick from Akharraz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akharraz digs a good body shot into Hazlehurst's ribs.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
A lazy left from Akharraz finds it's target.
Akharraz lands a nice shot to the body.
Akharraz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akharraz lands with a kick to the temple. Hazlehurst shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akharraz lands a head kick!
Osama Akharraz is winning the standup battle so far.
Akharraz scores with a one two! Hazlehurst had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Hazlehurst takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hazlehurst takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hazlehurst drops his hands momentarily and Akharraz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akharraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazlehurst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Akharraz as he connects with a hook.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut.
Hazlehurst takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akharraz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Akharraz catches Hazlehurst right on the button with a cross.
Akharraz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akharraz throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Akharraz digs a good body shot into Hazlehurst's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Akharraz lands a high kick!
#T4##CL#
Akharraz pushes Hazlehurst up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akharraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.
Akharraz throws a nice head kick!
Akharraz tries to clinch up.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Akharraz throwing a counter right hand but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight right.
Hazlehurst throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akharraz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akharraz dips to his left and cracks Hazlehurst with an uppercut!
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Akharraz avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Akharraz clinches up against the cage.
Akharraz digs a right hand underneath Hazlehurst's ribcage. Hazlehurst let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akharraz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Akharraz.
#BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Hazlehurst lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akharraz lands a right hook to the body.
Akharraz throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Akharraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akharraz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akharraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazlehurst paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hazlehurst drops his hands momentarily and Akharraz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Akharraz tries to work over Hazlehurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osama Akharraz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown attempt but Akharraz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akharraz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Akharraz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akharraz throwing a counter right hand but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Akharraz is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Hazlehurst takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akharraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akharraz wants to clinch up but Hazlehurst keeps it at a distance.
Akharraz lunges at Hazlehurst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlehurst's hand.
Akharraz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good exchange - Akharraz coming out on top.
Hazlehurst throws a combination that misses
and Akharraz counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Hazlehurst is rocked!
Akharraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazlehurst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazlehurst swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hazlehurst throws a series of punches but Akharraz avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Akharraz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hazlehurst misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akharraz to score with a decent uppercut.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Akharraz.
A little jabbing left from Hazlehurst on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazlehurst gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akharraz.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Hazlehurst.#T2#
Hazlehurst walks into a left hand. #CL#
Akharraz rushes Hazlehurst and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hazlehurst gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Akharraz pushes Hazlehurst off looking to stand but Hazlehurst dives back in and keeps control.
Hazlehurst keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Hazlehurst there.
Akharraz has hold of Hazlehurst's hands but Hazlehurst slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazlehurst avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Akharraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut.
Akharraz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akharraz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Akharraz lands with a right hand.
Akharraz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazlehurst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Hazlehurst misses.
Akharraz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut
and Akharraz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazlehurst throws a big shot that misses.
Akharraz lands a high kick!
A lazy left from Akharraz finds it's target.#T4#
Akharraz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akharraz takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst keeps the fight on the outside.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazlehurst keeps the fight on the outside.
Hazlehurst takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hazlehurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akharraz stuns Hazlehurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akharraz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hazlehurst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akharraz.
A head kick misses from Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Donk. Akharraz catches Hazlehurst right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlehurst misses with a two punch combination.
Osama Akharraz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Akharraz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akharraz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Akharraz! |
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Event:
SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Gomes
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst misses with a hook. The Cash ducked under it nicely.
The Cash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Hazlehurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping left.
Hazlehurst tries to bum rush The Cash with a series of wild strikes but The Cash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Cash ducks under a wild hook from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Cash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Cash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Cash scores with a nice head shot.
The Cash misses with a looping right.
Hazlehurst ducks right into an uppercut from The Cash.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook.
A slow jab from The Cash misses its intended target. #T1#
The Cash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazlehurst.
The Cash lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Cash lands with a kick to the temple. Hazlehurst shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A bone on bone clash there as Hazlehurst blocks the leg kick.
Hazlehurst throws a counter combo.
Hazlehurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Cash.
The Cash swings for the body but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
A punch combination from The Cash misses.
Hazlehurst unleashes a big counter combination but The Cash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hazlehurst misses with a left hand
and The Cash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazlehurst looks to land a combination but The Cash avoids it well.
The Cash throws a hook but Hazlehurst avoids it easily.
The Cash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut
and The Cash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazlehurst throws a poor cross that misses
and The Cash counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut
and The Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst drops his hands momentarily and The Cash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Cash throws a series of strikes that have Hazlehurst backpedaling.
Hazlehurst tries to bum rush The Cash with a series of wild strikes but The Cash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazlehurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Cash connects with a crisp jab.
The Cash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazlehurst moves forwards but The Cash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hazlehurst is holding his hands too far apart here. The Cash throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hazlehurst is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jyrki The Cash!
In his post fight interview, Jyrki The Cash started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild combination.
Hazlehurst moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hazlehurst is looking for the KO!
Jackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hazlehurst works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hazlehurst moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
Demolition 10 - TBA
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Krnacova doesn't manage to clinch there - Hazlehurst circles away.
Krnacova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Krnacova blocks it.
Hazlehurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krnacova in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Hazlehurst looks to land a combination but Krnacova avoids it well.
Krnacova shoots for a double leg takedown but Hazlehurst sprawls well. He's pushed Krnacova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Krnacova slips the punch.
Hazlehurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krnacova.
Krnacova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krnacova misses with a takedown attempt - Hazlehurst sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up with Hazlehurst, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes Hazlehurst against the cage but Hazlehurst circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hazlehurst tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Hazlehurst misses its intended target.
Hazlehurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst tries to sprawl out of it but Krnacova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hazlehurst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Krnacova blocks a jab.
Krnacova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hazlehurst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazlehurst is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Krnacova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hazlehurst jabs at Krnacova's body.
Krnacova tries to clinch but Hazlehurst moves out of range. #CL2#
Krnacova clinches up against the cage.
Hazlehurst wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Krnacova manages to pull guard.
Krnacova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazlehurst is one step ahead there.
Hazlehurst loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Hazlehurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krnacova wants to hit a switch here but Hazlehurst passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krnacova there! #T2#
Krnacova is looking to improve his position but Hazlehurst isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst landing punches.
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krnacova tries to reverse the position but Hazlehurst maintains control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krnacova taking shots to the head.
Krnacova is looking to get to half guard.
Hazlehurst landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova can't escape the position.
Krnacova takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hazlehurst avoids the attempt from Krnacova to control.
Krnacova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hazlehurst.#ROC#
Krnacova is rocked!#T3#
Krnacova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krnacova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hazlehurst postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Krnacova bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hazlehurst and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
RISE 125
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazlehurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Hazlehurst takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazlehurst on the side of the head.
Hazlehurst shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Hazlehurst gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeff Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hazlehurst.#T1#
Hazlehurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hazlehurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hazlehurst counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson wants to stand but Hazlehurst is controlling the position.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hazlehurst throwing strikes but missing.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T2#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst passes into half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Hazlehurst uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hazlehurst working the ground and pound.
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!
Johnson pushes Hazlehurst away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hazlehurst gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Hazlehurst working the ground and pound.#T3#
Hazlehurst working the head with strikes.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Will Hazlehurst go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Can Johnson hold on?! Hazlehurst is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hazlehurst scores with punches from the back.
Hazlehurst scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Hazlehurst will probably get the nod.
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#
Hazlehurst dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Hazlehurst's head and hops out.
Hazlehurst shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab. Hazlehurst acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hazlehurst avoids the punch easily.
Hazlehurst tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hazlehurst walks into a left hand.
Hazlehurst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazlehurst off to one side.
Jeff Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hazlehurst fails to land the takedown.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hazlehurst's body. Hazlehurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hazlehurst moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hazlehurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazlehurst shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazlehurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hazlehurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Hazlehurst gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hazlehurst is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Hazlehurst dives into side control.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hazlehurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hazlehurst is controlling him well.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Johnson is not content to let Hazlehurst control the position.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to buck Hazlehurst off.
Hazlehurst postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Hazlehurst sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hazlehurst postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hazlehurst avoids the punch easily.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazlehurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
#T4#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlehurst is just out of range.
Hazlehurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Johnson works Hazlehurst's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Hazlehurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst feints the counter takedown.
Johnson leaves Hazlehurst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hazlehurst backs up against the cage.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson leaves Hazlehurst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazlehurst thinking.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Jeff Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson lands with a straight right. Hazlehurst didn't see that one coming.
Hazlehurst avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tests Hazlehurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Hazlehurst avoids it well. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hazlehurst looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hazlehurst takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Hazlehurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Hazlehurst isn't so interested in that idea.
Hazlehurst showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hazlehurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Hazlehurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Hazlehurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Hazlehurst chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Hazlehurst throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hazlehurst moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Hazlehurst stops Johnson from standing up. #T3#
Hazlehurst works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hazlehurst prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Hazlehurst didn't see that one coming.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson digs a good hook to Hazlehurst's body.
#T4#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazlehurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hazlehurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Hazlehurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson pushes Hazlehurst off looking to stand but Hazlehurst dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Johnson!
An out of breath Jeff Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Hazlehurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asmundsen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Asmundsen is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hazlehurst passes into side control.
What's Asmundsen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Asmundsen manages to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Hazlehurst has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Asmundsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Hazlehurst throws a strike but Asmundsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Asmundsen postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hazlehurst has his hands on Asmundsen's head, controlling the position.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen is stalling in the full guard.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Asmundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Asmundsen wants to pass the guard but Hazlehurst is keeping the position.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazlehurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazlehurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Asmundsen, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hazlehurst is defended easily by Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asmundsen prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Asmundsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazlehurst has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asmundsen after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asmundsen is fending him off so far but Hazlehurst persists. Nope, Asmundsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asmundsen's waist but Asmundsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazlehurst off to one side.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Hazlehurst and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Asmundsen there.
Asmundsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazlehurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.#TD2#
Hazlehurst drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Hazlehurst wants to control for a moment but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Asmundsen trying to get back to full guard but Hazlehurst takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hazlehurst is trying to control here but Asmundsen has managed to regain half guard.
Asmundsen is positioning himself well to prevent Hazlehurst advancing to mount.
Asmundsen is pressing down on Hazlehurst's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asmundsen seems keen to control Hazlehurst's posture.
Asmundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hazlehurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Hazlehurst is working Asmundsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asmundsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Hazlehurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asmundsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Asmundsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asmundsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asmundsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Asmundsen lunges at Hazlehurst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlehurst's hand.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4##TD2#
Hazlehurst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Asmundsen gets full guard.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard here.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asmundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Asmundsen, not yet.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard but Hazlehurst passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst is controlling the pace.
Hazlehurst is thwarting Asmundsen's attempts to control the position.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Asmundsen misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asmundsen is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Hazlehurst cracks Asmundsen with a solid left hand.
Hazlehurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asmundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asmundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hazlehurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hazlehurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Asmundsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hazlehurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Asmundsen is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen trying to control the position.
Asmundsen has his hands on Hazlehurst's head, controlling the position.
Hazlehurst with a nice head shot there.#T2#
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.
Hazlehurst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Asmundsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asmundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazlehurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen cracks Hazlehurst with a solid left hand.#T3#
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlehurst is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hazlehurst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.#T4#
Hazlehurst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asmundsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hazlehurst clinches up with Weight and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Hazlehurst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown attempt but Weight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Weight gets tackled into the cage by Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst maintains the clinch.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Hazlehurst's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazlehurst prevents a body shot from Weight.
Hazlehurst has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Hazlehurst is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Hazlehurst gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weight regains guard.
Weight wants to sweep but no luck.
Weight looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hazlehurst puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hazlehurst controlling the pace. #T1#
Weight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Weight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weight is staying active underneath Hazlehurst, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hazlehurst seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weight is doing well to control the position and prevent Hazlehurst from advancing to side control.
Weight wants to improve his position but Hazlehurst is controlling well.
Weight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazlehurst showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weight trying to control the position here.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weight managing to control the position.
Hazlehurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Weight wants to sweep here but Hazlehurst controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hazlehurst drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hazlehurst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Weight lands a nice hook to Hazlehurst's body. Hazlehurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazlehurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Weight is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Weight shuts the power down on Hazlehurst. Lights out, game over! Weight is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Middle Weight!
A victorious Middle Weight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RISE 102 LightHW v Jones
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hazlehurst but Hazlehurst pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but Hazlehurst shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Krnacova wants to clinch.
Krnacova fails to land the takedown.
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazlehurst tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazlehurst to the ground. Hazlehurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazlehurst pinned against the cage. Hazlehurst gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hazlehurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#KD#
Hazlehurst drops Krnacova with a beautiful combination! Krnacova stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hazlehurst is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Krnacova is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Krnacova right on the button. Krnacova goes down! Hazlehurst follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hazlehurst gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
RISE 96 Kondo v White
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hazlehurst has Gamzatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazlehurst dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hazlehurst is struggling to control the position.
Gamzatov prevents a body shot from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is pressed up against the cage. Gamzatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hazlehurst down to the mat. Hazlehurst avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamzatov trying to control but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Gamzatov throwing strikes from guard but Hazlehurst blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Hazlehurst pushes Gamzatov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gamzatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazlehurst.
Gamzatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to clinch up but Gamzatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazlehurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamzatov circles away.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Hazlehurst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazlehurst gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Hazlehurst working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Gamzatov drags the fight down to the ground.
Hazlehurst cracks Gamzatov with a solid left hand.
Gamzatov managing to control the position.
Hazlehurst throwing strikes but missing.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamzatov is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gamzatov is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
Gamzatov keeping full guard, as Hazlehurst tries to pass.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Gamzatov keeps moving.
Hazlehurst is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gamzatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
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.
Hazlehurst is in close to Gamzatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Gamzatov has wrist control.
Hazlehurst seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazlehurst is fending him off so far but Gamzatov persists. Nope, Hazlehurst circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Gamzatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamzatov throwing strikes from guard but Hazlehurst blocks nicely.
Hazlehurst is looking to stand up but Gamzatov isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hazlehurst managing to control the position.
Gamzatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Hazlehurst.
Gamzatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hazlehurst moves into the clinch.
Gamzatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hazlehurst misses with a body punch.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gamzatov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hazlehurst prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hazlehurst effectively controlling the action here.
Hazlehurst misses with the head strike.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Gamzatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hazlehurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Gamzatov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Gamzatov tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
Hazlehurst sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Gamzatov prevents Hazlehurst from improving his position.#SUB#
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Hazlehurst defends the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst is trying to stand back up but Gamzatov is controlling him
#SUB#
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES2#
Hazlehurst pushes Gamzatov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hazlehurst rushes Gamzatov and presses him up against the cage.
Hazlehurst working aggressively here.
Gamzatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hazlehurst tries to throw a body punch but Gamzatov avoids it by throwing Hazlehurst back against the cage.
Hazlehurst tries a body shot but Gamzatov blocks it.
Gamzatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst slowing the pace effectively.
Hazlehurst tries to throw a body punch but Gamzatov avoids it by throwing Hazlehurst back against the cage.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gamzatov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hazlehurst is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Gamzatov is looking to advance position but Hazlehurst won't allow it.
Hazlehurst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamzatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst looking for submissions off his back.
Gamzatov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gamzatov stops Hazlehurst from getting back to his feet.
Gamzatov works his way into full mount!
Gamzatov throwing strikes here but Hazlehurst is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst tries to lock up and control but Gamzatov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gamzatov throws a strike there. Hazlehurst manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst moves out of range as Gamzatov strikes.
Hazlehurst displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamzatov. #CL2#
Hazlehurst gets a clinch.
Gamzatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlehurst misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hazlehurst on the inside. #T1#
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gamzatov.
Hazlehurst lands with a right to the head.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Gamzatov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hazlehurst lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Gamzatov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hazlehurst can't fight it off and eventually Gamzatov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hazlehurst looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Hazlehurst is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gamzatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hazlehurst is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hazlehurst has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hazlehurst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniel Hazlehurst is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazlehurst looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hazlehurst trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gamzatov's guard.
Hazlehurst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gamzatov controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamzatov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Gamzatov gets tackled into the cage by Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst maintains the clinch.
Hazlehurst's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hazlehurst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazlehurst leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gamzatov misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hazlehurst winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
KMK1
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
De Santos shoots in and bounces Hazlehurst off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Hazlehurst is keeping the position.
Hazlehurst is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Santos prevents Hazlehurst from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst is trying to stand up here but De Santos is controlling him well.
De Santos tries to pass to full mount but Hazlehurst defends it. #SUB#
De Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Hazlehurst defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Hazlehurst is looking to control De Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hazlehurst avoid being mounted?
Hazlehurst tries to kick De Santos off but De Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hazlehurst is defending against the submission attempts here by De Santos.
#SUB#
De Santos is looking for a kimura here.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but Hazlehurst defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst trying to control but De Santos postures up.
#SUB#
De Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hazlehurst has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hazlehurst defends it well. #T3#
De Santos thows a huge punch but Hazlehurst dodges it nicely.
De Santos prevents Hazlehurst from improving his position.
Hazlehurst wants to get back to his feet.
Hazlehurst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but Hazlehurst defending well. #SUB#
De Santos trying to work for an americana but Hazlehurst has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Santos trying to control but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Santos is controlling him.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlehurst is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazlehurst defends it nicely.
De Santos fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santos goes for a double leg but Hazlehurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hazlehurst continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael De Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hazlehurst swings for the body but De Santos moves out of range.
De Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hazlehurst gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Hazlehurst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santos stops Hazlehurst from standing up.
De Santos advances position into side control!
De Santos trying to control the position but Hazlehurst is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
De Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazlehurst, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hazlehurst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
De Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Hazlehurst controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
De Santos is looking to take a break and control but Hazlehurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazlehurst can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
De Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hazlehurst is not content to let De Santos control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
De Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazlehurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Santos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hazlehurst is pushing De Santos's head away, looking to escape. De Santos manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
De Santos tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
De Santos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3##SUB#
De Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hazlehurst has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Santos but great work by Hazlehurst.
De Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
De Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst staying calm.
De Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Hazlehurst keeps moving and retains side control.
Rafael De Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
De Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Santos working for a triangle but Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Hazlehurst is looking to stand up but De Santos won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael De Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
De Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hazlehurst shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hazlehurst defends well and De Santos ends up having to push Hazlehurst into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst leaves De Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Santos looks to land a body kick but Hazlehurst moved away.
De Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hazlehurst keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Hazlehurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but De Santos moves out of range.
De Santos tries for a takedown but Hazlehurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazlehurst leaves De Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst throws a right hand that De Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that De Santos also avoids with ease.
De Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hazlehurst but Hazlehurst pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
De Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Hazlehurst sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazlehurst stuffs the takedown attempt from De Santos. De Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
De Santos goes for a double leg but Hazlehurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hazlehurst continues to drive forward.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Hazlehurst scores with a three punch combo!
De Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hazlehurst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Santos somewhat.
Hazlehurst leaves De Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst throws a good cross that connects.
De Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hazlehurst circles away.
It seemed like Hazlehurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santos tries for a takedown but Hazlehurst circles away easily
and Hazlehurst counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Hazlehurst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Hazlehurst as De Santos shoots in.
De Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hazlehurst counters with a one-two to the body.
De Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a right and a left that De Santos avoids nicely.
De Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazlehurst lands a jab to De Santos's midsection.
Hazlehurst lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
De Santos is rocked!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Santos. #ES2#
Hazlehurst sneaks out the side door and pushes De Santos away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Oh De Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hazlehurst scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Hazlehurst throws a perfectly timed hook that sends De Santos crashing down! De Santos tries to stagger back to his feet but Hazlehurst just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused De Santos asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sledgehammer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sledgehammer.
Hazlehurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sledgehammer's half guard.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand back up but Hazlehurst is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Sledgehammer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sledgehammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sledgehammer throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Hazlehurst with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sledgehammer gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but Sledgehammer is controlling well.
Hazlehurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sledgehammer is working away from the top position though.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sledgehammer stalling away here and it's allowed Hazlehurst to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but instead Hazlehurst has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hazlehurst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sledgehammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sledgehammer wants to stand up but Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Sledgehammer keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Hazlehurst looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hazlehurst chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Hazlehurst stops Sledgehammer from standing up.
Sledgehammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sledgehammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazlehurst stopping the sweep attempt from Sledgehammer.
Hazlehurst throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Sledgehammer kicks Hazlehurst off and gets to his feet.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sledgehammer scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Hazlehurst decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer is looking to improve his position.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand back up but Hazlehurst is controlling him
#T3#
Sledgehammer wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy.
Hazlehurst slips a nice elbow through Sledgehammer's hands, connecting with Sledgehammer's forehead.
Sledgehammer pushes Hazlehurst off looking to stand but Hazlehurst dives back in and keeps control.
Hazlehurst is just content to waste time from the top position. Sledgehammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sledgehammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazlehurst is one step ahead there.
Sledgehammer is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sledgehammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Hazlehurst gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sledgehammer keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer wants to stand up but Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Sledgehammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hazlehurst.
Sledgehammer wants to stand up but Hazlehurst is controlling him. #SUB2#
Sledgehammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanny Sledgehammer dominated that round.
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#
Sledgehammer lands a high kick!
Sledgehammer lunges at Hazlehurst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlehurst's hand.
Sledgehammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sledgehammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sledgehammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sledgehammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Hazlehurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sledgehammer pushes Hazlehurst away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hazlehurst gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Sledgehammer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sledgehammer is looking to reverse the position.
Sledgehammer 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.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sledgehammer keeps working. #ES2#
Sledgehammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but Hazlehurst is having none of it. #TD2#
Sledgehammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hazlehurst wants to sweep here but Sledgehammer controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hazlehurst being controlled here, momentarily.
Sledgehammer looking to pass the guard.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Hazlehurst won't let him.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice uppercut lands for Sledgehammer. That snapped Hazlehurst's head back.
Sledgehammer misses the shot to the body.
Hazlehurst takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hazlehurst swats away the attempt to clinch by Sledgehammer.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and clinches up with Sledgehammer, looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst pushes Sledgehammer against the cage but Sledgehammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown attempt - Sledgehammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Sledgehammer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hazlehurst being controlled here, momentarily.
Sledgehammer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hazlehurst is proving hard to escape from.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Hazlehurst gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sledgehammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sledgehammer, not yet.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst passes into half guard.
Sledgehammer is looking to escape.
Sledgehammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand up here but Hazlehurst is controlling him well.
Hazlehurst is trying to control. Sledgehammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Sledgehammer has hold of Hazlehurst's hands but Hazlehurst slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to full guard.
Hazlehurst is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sledgehammer is pressing down on Hazlehurst's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hazlehurst won't allow Sledgehammer to get back to his feet.
Sledgehammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazlehurst stays in close to Sledgehammer's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sledgehammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hazlehurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanny Sledgehammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sledgehammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Hazlehurst postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanny Sledgehammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hazlehurst drops his hands momentarily and Sledgehammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hazlehurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sledgehammer tries to avoid it but Hazlehurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sledgehammer to the ground. Sledgehammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sledgehammer swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Hazlehurst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sledgehammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Sledgehammer stands up from half guard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sledgehammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst fails to land the takedown.
Sledgehammer lands with a nice combination. Hazlehurst backs away looking to recover.
Sledgehammer connects with a right hand. Hazlehurst shakes it off.#TD#
Hazlehurst gets a takedown into half guard.
Sledgehammer is staying active underneath Hazlehurst, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Sledgehammer is looking to improve his position.
Sledgehammer is trying to escape back to his feet but Hazlehurst uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sledgehammer prevents Hazlehurst from moving into mount.
Sledgehammer is looking for a sweep.
Hazlehurst lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sledgehammer is trying to buck Hazlehurst off.
Sledgehammer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sledgehammer tries to escape but Hazlehurst is in control.
Sledgehammer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Sledgehammer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hazlehurst working a defensive guard here.
Hazlehurst is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer wants to stand but Hazlehurst is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hazlehurst looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hazlehurst looking to control.
Sledgehammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sledgehammer wants to stand but Hazlehurst is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Sledgehammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hazlehurst, up you get!
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but Sledgehammer shows good takedown defense.
Sledgehammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sledgehammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazlehurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sledgehammer scores with a one two! Hazlehurst had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily. #TD#
Hazlehurst drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Sledgehammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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 is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sledgehammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Sledgehammer pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Hazlehurst has hold of one of Sledgehammer's legs. Sledgehammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Hazlehurst gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hazlehurst prevents Sledgehammer from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sledgehammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazlehurst has managed to get both his arms back between Sledgehammer's legs - danger averted.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sledgehammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sledgehammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hanny Sledgehammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sledgehammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazlehurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sledgehammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sledgehammer content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanny Sledgehammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sledgehammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanny Sledgehammer!
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Event:
AEW 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Volland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hazlehurst's sensitive parts.
Hazlehurst has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volland.#TD#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hazlehurst was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Hazlehurst lands a few punches from side control.
Volland tries to bench press Hazlehurst off him but Hazlehurst keeps the position.
Hazlehurst tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Volland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volland keeps working.
Volland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst wants to take a breather but Volland is having none of it.
Volland is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volland is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB2#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily.
Volland gets back to full guard.
Volland trying to control the position.
Volland being controlled here, momentarily.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volland's head.
Volland is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
#SUB2#
Volland has his foot on Hazlehurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazlehurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Hazlehurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Volland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hazlehurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Volland working for a triangle but Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Volland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Hazlehurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazlehurst has managed to get both his arms back between Volland's legs - danger averted.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland looking to control.
#SUB2#
Volland working for a triangle but Hazlehurst defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Volland working for submissions but it's allowed Hazlehurst to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volland is refusing to be controlled, as Hazlehurst sits in half guard.
Volland trying to control here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volland is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily.
Volland wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Volland gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hazlehurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazlehurst has managed to get both his arms back between Volland's legs - danger averted.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Volland has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Hazlehurst will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hazlehurst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Volland!
Volland is looking for a sweep.
Hazlehurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Volland's head but Volland avoids it well.
Hazlehurst is trying to move to mount but Volland reverses beautifully and ends up in Hazlehurst's guard.
Hazlehurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volland is one step ahead there.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazlehurst is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland stopping the sweep attempt from Hazlehurst.#T1#
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position.
Hazlehurst seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Volland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazlehurst is keeping the position for now.
Volland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
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.
Volland passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Volland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazlehurst, who protects the arm well.
Hazlehurst tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hazlehurst sneaks back into half guard.
Volland passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Volland there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hazlehurst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Volland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hazlehurst is now in Volland's guard. A big mistake from Volland there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Volland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.#SUB2#
Volland working for a triangle but Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB2#
Volland is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hazlehurst has his hands clasped together but Volland extends and breaks Hazlehurst's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Volland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Volland!
Our winner, Christian Volland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hazlehurst tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hazlehurst sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Hazlehurst drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hazlehurst is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Brown makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Hazlehurst getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Hazlehurst is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hazlehurst is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Hazlehurst lands strikes from half guard.
Hazlehurst controlling the pace.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Hazlehurst has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hazlehurst works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hazlehurst connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hazlehurst controlling his opponent.
Hazlehurst cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hazlehurst! Brown is hurt baaadly! Hazlehurst is firing away with more strikes - Brown is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Valur pushes Hazlehurst off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valur's half guard.#ES2#
Valur kicks Hazlehurst off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valur goes for a double leg but Hazlehurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hazlehurst continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hazlehurst drives through with a takedown into Valur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hazlehurst is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazlehurst's guard. #REVB#
Hazlehurst controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Valur slips nicely into half guard.
Hazlehurst is controlling Valur's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Valur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlehurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valur.
Valur trying to control the action but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hazlehurst is pressing down on Valur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valur won't allow Hazlehurst to sweep him here.
Valur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hazlehurst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##ES2#
Valur has his feet on Hazlehurst's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst tries to sprawl out of it but Valur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hazlehurst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hazlehurst feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!#SUB2#
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur keeping full guard, as Hazlehurst tries to pass.
Hazlehurst connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hazlehurst's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hazlehurst is in close to Valur's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Valur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Hazlehurst scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valur throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Valur is rocked!
Hazlehurst chips away with some ground and pound.
Valur is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst loads up on a big left hand. Valur felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hazlehurst looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Valur can't hide his disappointment, as Hazlehurst celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst misses with a hook
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hazlehurst moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hazlehurst closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazlehurst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazlehurst misses with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hazlehurst with a poor takedown
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazlehurst has time to react.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Marinov cracks Hazlehurst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Hazlehurst is rocked!
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazlehurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Hazlehurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hazlehurst had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marinov tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hazlehurst counters with a shoot takedown. Marinov fights it but they end up in guard.
Hazlehurst is standing up over Marinov. Marinov looks to escape but Hazlehurst dives into side control.
Hazlehurst seems to have got his legs back now.#REVB#
Marinov struggling a bit here.
Marinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst in side control, throwing shots but Marinov defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marinov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but Marinov is defending well. #T2#
Marinov isn't going anywhere.
Hazlehurst working away.
Marinov is pushing Hazlehurst's head away, looking to escape. Hazlehurst manages to hold on to the position though.
Marinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marinov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marinov is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marinov is looking to control Hazlehurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marinov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Hazlehurst is looking for a kimura but Marinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hazlehurst to get the leverage.
Marinov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the guard.
Hazlehurst is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lads Lash Banter Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Marinov, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Hazlehurst moves away and avoids it.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
Hazlehurst slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a head kick that Hazlehurst semi-blocks.
Hazlehurst looks to clinch
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hazlehurst walks into a left hand.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazlehurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hazlehurst avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Hazlehurst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marinov defends well and Hazlehurst ends up having to push Marinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marinov trying to hold on to Hazlehurst's head to control him but Hazlehurst postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Hazlehurst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hazlehurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hazlehurst tries to clinch
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marinov throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marinov sprawls well. Marinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Marinov lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hazlehurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marinov tries to avoid it but Hazlehurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marinov to the ground. Marinov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst darts in trying to clinch
letting Marinov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marinov's guard.
Daniel Hazlehurst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marinov pulls Hazlehurst in close to prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Marinov keeps moving.
Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marinov looking to control but Hazlehurst passes into half guard.
#T2#
Marinov wants to get back to full guard.
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hazlehurst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marinov's head.
Marinov is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marinov wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Hazlehurst there.
Hazlehurst prevents Marinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Hazlehurst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hazlehurst.
Marinov is controlling Hazlehurst's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Hazlehurst lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marinov trying to control but Hazlehurst postures up.
#SUB#
Marinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hazlehurst.
#SUB#
Hazlehurst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Marinov is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst is just content to waste time from the top position. Marinov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst works over Marinov with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marinov trying to keep a closed guard but Hazlehurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hazlehurst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hazlehurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marinov has a hand on Hazlehurst's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hazlehurst takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hazlehurst wants to control the pace but Marinov is squirming around nicely.
Marinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marinov tries to get to full guard but Hazlehurst has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov is in trouble now - Hazlehurst has advanced to mount!
Marinov is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
BOOM! Hazlehurst connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hazlehurst scoring with strikes but Marinov is staying in there.
Hazlehurst prevents Marinov from getting the reversal.
Hazlehurst lands a heavy elbow.
Marinov is looking to get to half guard.#ES2#
Marinov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#TD#
Hazlehurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov wants to control but Hazlehurst postures up.#T2#
Marinov is looking to regain half guard here but Hazlehurst keeps moving and retains side control.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marinov keeps working.
Hazlehurst works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marinov defending against the ground and pound.
Marinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hazlehurst's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but Marinov is defending well.
Hazlehurst is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marinov is refusing to be controlled, as Hazlehurst sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hazlehurst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hazlehurst.
Marinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hazlehurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hazlehurst pushes down on Marinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hazlehurst lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Hazlehurst is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marinov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hazlehurst landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hazlehurst working Marinov over with strikes. #ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
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.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marinov is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hazlehurst seems to be looking for submissions.
Marinov trying to control here.
Hazlehurst working over Marinov with some ground and pound. Marinov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marinov is trying to maintain the position but Hazlehurst is very close to passing his half guard.
Hazlehurst working Marinov over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Hague throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hazlehurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hague seems a little lost for a moment, as Hazlehurst dominates the positioning.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Hazlehurst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hague, who protects the arm well.
Hazlehurst in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Hazlehurst seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Hague is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hague trying to remain calm as Hazlehurst controls from the top position.
Hazlehurst sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hague is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hazlehurst postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Hague is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hazlehurst tries to score with some ground and pound. Hague controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hague can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Hazlehurst looks up at the clock and then as Hague takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hazlehurst smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hazlehurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Hague's head but Hague avoids it well.
Hague is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Hazlehurst crashes against the mat.
Hazlehurst tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hague's legs.
Hague avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hague some visible discomfort.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Hague is working away.
Hazlehurst working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Hazlehurst lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but Hague is defending well. #SUB#
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hague is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hague stops Hazlehurst from passing to mount. #SUB#
Hazlehurst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazlehurst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Hague is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hazlehurst throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hazlehurst is trying to get an arm triangle but Hague is defending well.
Hague really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hazlehurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Hague is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hazlehurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Hague is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hazlehurst works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hazlehurst not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hague has hold of Hazlehurst's hands but Hazlehurst slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hazlehurst lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hague blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Hague is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Hazlehurst seems content to control.
Hazlehurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hague can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Hazlehurst is trying to work for a kimura but Hague is defending well.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Hague is keeping him busy.
Hazlehurst thows a huge punch but Hague dodges it nicely.
Hazlehurst is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hazlehurst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hague's head.
Hazlehurst missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hazlehurst lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Hazlehurst throwing shots but Hague is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hazlehurst seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hague is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 2811 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 3264 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - One Vision. Little has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Hazlehurst! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Little forces Hazlehurst back against the cage and clinches.
Little has Hazlehurst pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Little pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hazlehurst tumbling to the mat - Little dives into Hazlehurst's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hazlehurst (0) vs (2) Little
Hazlehurst wants to control the position but Little says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hazlehurst is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lads Lash Banter Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Little takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Little moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hazlehurst (0) vs (5) Little
Little working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst prevents Little from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst is looking for a sweep.
Little wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst struggling a bit here.
Little is looking to take a break and control but Hazlehurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little takes a little break here. Hazlehurst wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Little is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazlehurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hazlehurst is looking to regain half guard here but Little keeps moving and retains side control.
Little is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazlehurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
Hazlehurst is looking to regain half guard here but Little keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hazlehurst is not content to let Little control the position.
Little advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hazlehurst (0) vs (7) Little
Little has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY ($950 50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Little seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hazlehurst is holding on tight.
Hazlehurst is trying to escape the mount.
Little fails to take his opponent's back.
Hazlehurst tries to hold on but Little postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little controlling from the full mount.
Hazlehurst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Little looking to control and managing it successfully.
Little trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Little jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Little tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Little has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Little is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazlehurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hazlehurst! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hazlehurst (0) vs (9) Little
Hazlehurst slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Little working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hazlehurst's thigh. Hazlehurst counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position.
Hazlehurst looking for a guillotine here but Little defends easily.
Little controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Little works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Little has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Little performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hazlehurst is not content to let Little control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Little wants to free his trapped foot but Hazlehurst is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Little is thwarting Hazlehurst's attempts to control the position.
Hazlehurst is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Little is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst wants to get back to full guard.
Little wants to pass to mount but Hazlehurst is defending the position.
Little wants to work for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Little content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hazlehurst gets back to full guard.
Hazlehurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Little slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
Little might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hazlehurst haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Little not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hazlehurst has his foot on Little's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Little works his way back into a safe position though.
Little trying to control but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Little looking to pass the guard.
Little trying to control but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Little passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hazlehurst (0) vs (12) Little
Hazlehurst manages to work his way to half guard, despite Little's best efforts.
Little not doing much here.
Little is pressing down on Hazlehurst's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hazlehurst is holding on for now.
Little stalling.
Little wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping him busy.
Little passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hazlehurst (0) vs (15) Little
Little moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hazlehurst has worked his arm free - good work by Hazlehurst!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is not content to let Little control the position.
Little controls the position.
Little wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazlehurst, who protects the arm well.
Little tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Little thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Little tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hazlehurst's legs.
Hazlehurst struggling a bit here.
Little slows the pace down.
Hazlehurst is looking to regain half guard here but Little keeps moving and retains side control.
Little tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
Little is trying to get an arm triangle but Hazlehurst is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is looking to regain half guard here but Little keeps moving and retains side control.
Hazlehurst regains half guard.
Little not doing much here.
Hazlehurst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Little looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Little 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.
Little looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hazlehurst.
Little is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Little tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlehurst is retaining full guard.
Hazlehurst can't keep his opponent in guard - Little advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Little is keen to just control but Hazlehurst is a slippery customer.
Little is working for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Little postures up.
Little trying to pass the guard but Hazlehurst defending well.
Little is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hazlehurst! Score +3 for passing guard: Hazlehurst (0) vs (18) Little
Little prevents Hazlehurst from getting the reversal.
Little looking to control but Hazlehurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Little has hold of Hazlehurst's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazlehurst manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Little tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Little jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Little's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Little is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Little passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hazlehurst! Score +3 for passing guard: Hazlehurst (0) vs (21) Little
And that's the end of the fight!
Little wins on points by 21 to 0.
After the big win, Roger Little made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Mainlander leaves Hazlehurst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hazlehurst shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hazlehurst showed some decent athleticism there.
Mainlander scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hazlehurst manages to mount him!
Hazlehurst is landing with some decent strikes but Mainlander is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hazlehurst landing punches.
Hazlehurst lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Mainlander is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Hazlehurst is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mainlander has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mainlander is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst loads up with a big shot that hurts Mainlander! He's pulled Hazlehurst in close but Hazlehurst has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mainlander survive? More strikes from Hazlehurst and Mainlander is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hazlehurst works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Hazlehurst stays in close to Silva 's body and controls the position.
Hazlehurst keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva 's head.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hazlehurst chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hazlehurst is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hazlehurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Hazlehurst slips an elbow through the middle.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hazlehurst working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Hazlehurst working some strikes from top position.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hazlehurst drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hazlehurst won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hazlehurst might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hazlehurst engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looks winded!
Hazlehurst slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hazlehurst works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Hazlehurst arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Hazlehurst shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Dennis misses.
Dennis misses with an uppercut.
Dennis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kareem Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dennis .
Hazlehurst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dennis sprawls and moves away.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hazlehurst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hazlehurst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dennis !
Dennis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dennis is trying to maintain the position but Hazlehurst is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hazlehurst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dennis wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy.
Hazlehurst lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennis keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hazlehurst controlling the pace.
Dennis wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy.
Dennis gets full guard.
Dennis is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazlehurst is one step ahead there.
Hazlehurst postures up in Dennis 's guard and throws a big left but Dennis blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis passes Hazlehurst's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Hazlehurst is defending well.
Hazlehurst is trying to stand up here but Dennis is controlling him well.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hazlehurst does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dennis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hazlehurst is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hazlehurst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Hazlehurst is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennis slows the pace down in half guard.
Dennis is trying to control. Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hazlehurst haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennis tries to sprawl out of it but Hazlehurst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kareem Dennis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hazlehurst has Dennis up against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hazlehurst backwards. #TD2#
Dennis drags the fight down to the ground.
Dennis has control of Hazlehurst's left arm, preventing Hazlehurst from doing any damage.
Hazlehurst cracks Dennis with a solid left hand.
Dennis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dennis is pushing down on Hazlehurst's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hazlehurst is fighting to maintain full guard but Dennis has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hazlehurst! #T1#
Dennis controlling from mount.
Dennis looking to control but Hazlehurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dennis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hazlehurst to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hazlehurst shrugs it off.
Dennis trying to control but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Hazlehurst is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst is squirming around, avoiding Dennis 's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Dennis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dennis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hazlehurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazlehurst keeps working. #SUB2#
Dennis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dennis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dennis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hazlehurst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Dennis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hazlehurst is trying to escape and Dennis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hazlehurst is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dennis ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kareem Dennis !
After the fight, Kareem Dennis 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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