PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 2027 p4p, 237 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 3948 p4p, 417 weight class). Hazlehurst kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queen - One Vision. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hazlehurst
vs
Krnacova

183 cm
27
202 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
34
195 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Krnacova clinches up against the cage.
Hazlehurst wants a takedown.

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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Krnacova is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!