PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten McSteamingblow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst comes into the arena with Queen - The Show Must Go On blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hazlehurst
vs
McSteamingblow

183 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Torsten McSteamingblow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSteamingblow moves in looking to clinch but Hazlehurst pushes him off.
Hazlehurst doesn't manage to clinch there - McSteamingblow circles away.
McSteamingblow wants to clinch

and Hazlehurst moves into the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to pull guard but McSteamingblow won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hazlehurst unloads a knee to the mid-section. McSteamingblow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Hazlehurst to work.

Hazlehurst has McSteamingblow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hazlehurst pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McSteamingblow tumbling to the mat - Hazlehurst dives into McSteamingblow's guard.

Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hazlehurst drops back looking for a leg! McSteamingblow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McSteamingblow manages to kick Hazlehurst off! Hazlehurst jumps back into McSteamingblow's guard.
McSteamingblow pulls Hazlehurst in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hazlehurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but McSteamingblow is keeping the position.

Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSteamingblow with a poor takedown

and Hazlehurst counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McSteamingblow's guard now.
McSteamingblow looks gassed!
Hazlehurst tries to free his leg and advance position but McSteamingblow is retaining full guard.

Hazlehurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazlehurst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McSteamingblow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hazlehurst postures up in McSteamingblow's guard and throws a big left but McSteamingblow blocks it.

Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown.

McSteamingblow closes the distance and clinches.
McSteamingblow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazlehurst.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSteamingblow looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSteamingblow walks away with a smile on his face. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McSteamingblow closes the distance but Hazlehurst moves to the side

and Hazlehurst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hazlehurst is trying to drag McSteamingblow to the mat but McSteamingblow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hazlehurst jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSteamingblow walks away with a smile on his face. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hazlehurst closes the distance and clinches.
Hazlehurst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hazlehurst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McSteamingblow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSteamingblow is trying to stall.
Hazlehurst is working for takedown but McSteamingblow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hazlehurst tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McSteamingblow just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan 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.

Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hazlehurst counters with a takedown into side control.
McSteamingblow dodges the ground and pound from Hazlehurst.

Hazlehurst looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but McSteamingblow is defending well.
McSteamingblow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazlehurst seems to be working for a kimura but McSteamingblow defends the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McSteamingblow is controlling Hazlehurst's posture.

Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst stands and throws McSteamingblow's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hazlehurst is trying to get an arm triangle but McSteamingblow is defending well.

Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSteamingblow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hazlehurst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hazlehurst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McSteamingblow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Hazlehurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hazlehurst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSteamingblow, who protects the arm well.

Hazlehurst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McSteamingblow has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hazlehurst goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McSteamingblow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hazlehurst's guard! Nice work there by McSteamingblow!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Hazlehurst dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

McSteamingblow clinches but Hazlehurst breaks the clinch

and Hazlehurst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hazlehurst throws a big right hand that misses.

Hazlehurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSteamingblow controlling the position.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but McSteamingblow has wrist control.

Hazlehurst drops back looking for a leg! McSteamingblow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McSteamingblow manages to kick Hazlehurst off! Hazlehurst jumps back into McSteamingblow's guard.
Hazlehurst wants to stand but McSteamingblow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McSteamingblow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hazlehurst!
Torsten McSteamingblow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSteamingblow tries to control but Hazlehurst wriggling away.
Hazlehurst manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McSteamingblow is trying to control. Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hazlehurst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSteamingblow pulls his head out easily.
McSteamingblow trying to control from half guard but Hazlehurst is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Torsten McSteamingblow.
McSteamingblow tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hazlehurst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McSteamingblow keeping full guard, as Hazlehurst tries to pass.
Dan Hazlehurst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hazlehurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hazlehurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSteamingblow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSteamingblow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McSteamingblow is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
Hazlehurst tries to free his leg and advance position but McSteamingblow is retaining full guard.
Dan Hazlehurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSteamingblow tries to clinch up

and Hazlehurst counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hazlehurst seems to be looking for submissions.
Hazlehurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hazlehurst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hazlehurst, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hazlehurst!