PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 1460 p4p, 1121 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 228 p4p, 178 weight class). Hazlehurst comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - One Vision. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hazlehurst
vs
Brownie

183 cm
33
202
18 - 12 - 0

179 cm
33
194
14 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brownie fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.