PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 1146 p4p, 1033 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 157 p4p, 143 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Cruel World- Willie Nelson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hatfield
vs
Mazzariello

174 cm
32
160
22 - 15 - 0

180 cm
32
160
21 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazzariello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Mazzariello moved out of range.
Hatfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Mazzariello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzariello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzariello looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Mazzariello avoids them all with ease.
Mazzariello ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Mazzariello scores with a hook to the body. Hatfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Mazzariello scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hatfield is pushing Mazzariello's head away, looking to escape. Mazzariello manages to hold on to the position though.
Mazzariello content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield is not content to let Mazzariello control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mazzariello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hatfield tries to escape but Mazzariello is in control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hatfield 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatfield with a nice calf kick.
Mazzariello blocks a leg kick.

Mazzariello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello lands an uppercut.
Mazzariello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away.
Hatfield is pushing Mazzariello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzariello fails to land.
Hatfield is trying to force a seperation but Mazzariello has the dominant position.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Hatfield tries to break free but Mazzariello pushes him back against the cage.
Hatfield has Mazzariello pushed against the cage.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.

Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Mazzariello blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mazzariello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatfield.
Mazzariello with a nice calf kick.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Mazzariello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Hatfield cracks Mazzariello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hatfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazzariello tries a quick counter leg kick but Hatfield is wise to it.
Mazzariello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazzariello checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazzariello misses.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Mazzariello ducked under it nicely.
Mazzariello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzariello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Mazzariello slips under a jab.
Hatfield motions for Mazzariello to come forward. Hatfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Mazzariello.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Mazzariello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatfield throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
Hatfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
A good leg kick by Mazzariello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzariello. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzariello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Mazzariello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hatfield checks it well.
Mazzariello tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
Hatfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazzariello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazzariello misses with a double jab.
Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzariello. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Mazzariello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzariello! But no joy.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzariello. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mazzariello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hatfield misses with a low kick as Mazzariello jumps back.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Mazzariello ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazzariello also avoids with ease.
Hatfield dodges the punch combination from Mazzariello.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzariello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Mazzariello - just one landing.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazzariello. Mazzariello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazzariello connects with a nice looking jab.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello lands a jab.
Mazzariello defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Mazzariello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hatfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazzariello's head.
Mazzariello moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mazzariello to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazzariello misses with a leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazzariello misses.
Hatfield motions for Mazzariello to come forward. Hatfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield misses with a low kick as Mazzariello jumps back.
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Mazzariello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazzariello misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Mazzariello ducks down to avoid it.
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Mazzariello throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield tests Mazzariello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzariello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mazzariello is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Mazzariello counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield tries to land a front kick but Mazzariello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mazzariello is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Mazzariello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzariello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatfields head.
Mazzariello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away.
Mazzariello lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzariello walks into a left hand.
Mazzariello checks a low kick from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzariello moves out of range easily.
Hatfield is looking to slow Mazzariello down with leg kicks.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hatfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mazzariello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mazzariello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mazzariello stands and throws Hatfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mazzariello prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mazzariello prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Mazzariello's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mazzariello trying to control the position but Hatfield is working away.
Hatfield being controlled for a moment.
Hatfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazzariello is controlling him well.
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 Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Mazzariello tries a quick counter leg kick but Hatfield is wise to it.
Hatfield scores with a nice head shot.
Mazzariello moves out of range of the leg kick from Hatfield.
Mazzariello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield misses with a body punch
letting Mazzariello counter with a right hand.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzariello defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Mazzariello throws a low kick but Hatfield moves out of range easily.

Mazzariello drives through and clinches with Hatfield against the cage.
Hatfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzariello pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hatfield tries to circle away but Mazzariello has him pinned against the cage.

Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzariello.
Hatfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hatfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield lands a jab to Mazzariello's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield dodges the punch combination from Mazzariello.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mazzariello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzariello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzariello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hatfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzariello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzariello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzariello lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Mazzariello cracks Hatfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Mazzariello moved out of range.
Mazzariello blocks a leg kick.
Mazzariello only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
Mazzariello slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Hatfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello is looking for the big counter here.
Hatfield tries a low kick but Mazzariello avoids it.
A jab from Hatfield misses.

Mazzariello rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hatfield wants to break free but Mazzariello has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hatfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mazzariello's brow.
Mazzariello lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Mazzariello has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Mazzariello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Mazzariello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hatfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hatfield throws a hook but Mazzariello avoids it easily.
Mazzariello misses with a wild combination.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick.
Hatfield backing away here, and Mazzariello unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Mazzariello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzariello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatfield.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
Mazzariello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello connects with a body shot that sends Hatfield's belly button to the back.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Mazzariello tries to counter with a clinch but Hatfield shakes him off and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Mazzariello moves out of range of the strikes.
Delbert Mazzariello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzariello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hatfield on the side of the head.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield throws a hook but Mazzariello blocks it.
Mazzariello shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Mazzariello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Mazzariello feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses

and Mazzariello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Mazzariello scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Mazzariello won't allow it.
Mazzariello prevents Hatfield from breaking the clinch.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Mazzariello is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzariello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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 Riley Hatfield.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hatfield, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.