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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Golonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst has chosen Queen - Stone Cold Crazy as his entrance music. Brandon Hazlehurst is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuba Golonn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst tries to clinch up.
Golonn shoots in for a takedown but Hazlehurst shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Golonn lands a body shot.
Golonn scores with a nice right hand.
Golonn has a takedown stuffed.
Golonn darts in looking for a takedown but Hazlehurst gets double underhooks and turns Golonn into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuba Golonn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golonn tries to pull guard but Hazlehurst forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hazlehurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazlehurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hazlehurst stopping the sweep attempt from Golonn.
Hazlehurst has gone for a leg lock! Golonn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazlehurst's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst looking for subs off his back but Golonn has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golonn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Golonn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a double leg but Golonn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazlehurst closes the distance but Golonn moves to the side
and Golonn counters by clinching up.
Golonn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Golonn jumps guard but Hazlehurst stands there with Golonn around his waist. Golonn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golonn tries to circle away but Hazlehurst has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golonn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golonn can't get the takedown.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Golonn manages to get underhooks.
Hazlehurst gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Golonn.
Hazlehurst breaks from the clinch.
Golonn closes the distance and clinches.
Hazlehurst is trying to break the clinch but Golonn has him pressed against the cage.
Hazlehurst tries a body shot but Golonn blocks it.
Hazlehurst breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looks winded!
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hazlehurst as Golonn shoots in.
Golonn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hazlehurst swivels and escapes.
Golonn darts in trying to clinch
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golonn's knee momentarily.
Golonn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golonn scores with a hook to the body. Hazlehurst takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown attempt - Golonn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golonn closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst stalling.
Hazlehurst can't break the clinch.
Golonn is trying to drag Hazlehurst to the mat but Hazlehurst just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Golonn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golonn pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazlehurst would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Golonn keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
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 Kuba Golonn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuba Golonn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazlehurst has a takedown stuffed.
Golonn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looks to land a combination but Golonn avoids it well.
Hazlehurst moves in looking to clinch but Golonn pushes him off.
Hazlehurst moves out of range as Golonn throws a body kick.
Hazlehurst is looking to clinch.
Golonn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazlehurst goes for a double leg but Golonn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Golonn continues to drive forward.
Golonn is looking to break free of the clinch but Hazlehurst has double underhooks.
Hazlehurst tries to land knees in the clinch but Golonn avoids the damage to the body.
Golonn is trying to pull guard but Hazlehurst has him pressed against the cage.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golonn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazlehurst tries to score a body lock takedown but Golonn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuba Golonn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst stops a takedown attempt from Golonn.
Hazlehurst is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golonn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hazlehurst is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golonn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Golonn wants a takedown.
Golonn wants to break free but Hazlehurst has control.
Golonn tries to break free but Hazlehurst pushes him back against the cage.
Golonn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hazlehurst avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Golonn is looking to break free of the clinch but Hazlehurst has double underhooks.
Hazlehurst stalling in the clinch but Golonn improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Golonn scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golonn.
Golonn shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst tries to sprawl out of it but Golonn 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 shoots in looking for a takedown but Golonn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazlehurst's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Golonn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hazlehurst which made him look bad.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golonn sprawls well. Golonn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golonn clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golonn throws a leg kick but Hazlehurst moved away.
Golonn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hazlehurst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazlehurst moves into range and clinches up with Golonn.
Hazlehurst has picked Golonn up - he's going for a ride! Hazlehurst dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hazlehurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golonn keeps working.
Golonn wants to improve his position but Hazlehurst is controlling well.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Golonn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Golonn tries to get to full guard but Hazlehurst has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brandon Hazlehurst was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
Golonn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Golonn 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 Golonn is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazlehurst moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Hazlehurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Golonn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Golonn is fending him off so far but Hazlehurst persists. Nope, Golonn circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst looks for the body kick but Golonn saw that one coming.
Kuba Golonn is winning the standup battle so far.
Golonn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown attempt - Golonn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golonn dives in and grabs Hazlehurst's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst pushes down on Golonn's head and hops out.
Golonn moves into the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuba Golonn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Hazlehurst.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golonn is trying to break the clinch but Hazlehurst has him pressed against the cage.
Golonn is looking to break free of the clinch but Hazlehurst has double underhooks.
Golonn gets control of Hazlehurst's arms and successfully pulls guard. Golonn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golonn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Golonn can't keep his opponent in guard - Hazlehurst advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Golonn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Hazlehurst with that takedown attempt.
Golonn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hazlehurst swivels and escapes.
Golonn leaves Hazlehurst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golonn clinches.
Golonn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Golonn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Golonn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazlehurst is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Golonn is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst stops Golonn from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Golonn keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Hazlehurst hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hazlehurst throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Golonn was covering up waiting for the punch and Hazlehurst finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazlehurst gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golonn closes the distance and clinches up with Hazlehurst, looking for a takedown. Golonn pushes Hazlehurst against the cage but Hazlehurst circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golonn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.
Golonn leaves Hazlehurst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golonn misses with a head kick.
Golonn moves in looking to clinch but Hazlehurst pushes him off.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golonn as he jumps to the side.
Golonn stuffs the takedown.
Golonn clinches up against the cage.
Golonn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golonn manages to pull guard.
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.
Golonn wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandon Hazlehurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Golonn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazlehurst is controlling him.
Golonn is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Golonn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazlehurst has managed to get both his arms back between Golonn's legs - danger averted.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Golonn keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hazlehurst has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Golonn is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kuba Golonn.
I think Golonn 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kuba Golonn!
The defeated Brandon Hazlehurst had this to say: 'I'm lost for words. Disappointed with my performance tonight. I know I'm capable of a lot better. I will come back much stronger. '.
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energy
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