PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blair Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeter McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hatfield
vs
McGillicutty

157 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blair Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skeeter McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty tries to bum rush Hatfield with a series of wild strikes but Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatfield feinted with a counter takedown.

McGillicutty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGillicutty showed some decent athleticism there.
Hatfield really is a fat lump.
Still in half guard, McGillicutty seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if McGillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McGillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to control but McGillicutty is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

McGillicutty decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hatfield.
McGillicutty scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGillicutty tries to bum rush Hatfield with a series of wild strikes but Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGillicutty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Blair Hatfield has been cut.
McGillicutty misses with a two punch combination.

McGillicutty moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is trying to push McGillicutty away but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

McGillicutty has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hatfield is trying to keep an underhook but McGillicutty manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Hatfield manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGillicutty swats away the attempt to clinch by Hatfield.
No luck for Hatfield with that takedown attempt.

McGillicutty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hatfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGillicutty looks winded!
McGillicutty throws a strike aimed at the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield avoids it well.

McGillicutty stands up and beckons Hatfield to his feet.

McGillicutty has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Hatfield jumps guard and drags McGillicutty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGillicutty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hatfield trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGillicutty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Hatfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGillicutty defends it easily.
McGillicutty pushing down on Hatfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McGillicutty decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hatfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skeeter McGillicutty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blair Hatfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGillicutty lands a head shot.
Skeeter McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McGillicutty takes the fight into the clinch.
Hatfield tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hatfield.

Hatfield pulls guard successfully.
McGillicutty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

McGillicutty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGillicutty drives through with a takedown into guard.

McGillicutty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGillicutty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGillicutty throws a right and a left that Hatfield avoids nicely.

McGillicutty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hatfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGillicutty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGillicutty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty distracts Hatfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skeeter McGillicutty has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGillicutty stays in close to Hatfield's body and controls the position.
McGillicutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
McGillicutty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGillicutty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McGillicutty is looking for a sweep. Hatfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hatfield wants to take a breather but McGillicutty is having none of it.
McGillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGillicutty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGillicutty keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet McGillicutty, not yet.

McGillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hatfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but McGillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGillicutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatfield manages to get himself to full guard.

McGillicutty won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGillicutty content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skeeter McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blair Hatfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McGillicutty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield tries to clinch but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McGillicutty closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatfield did well to prevent McGillicutty getting side control.

Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGillicutty keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

McGillicutty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGillicutty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGillicutty looking to control.
Hatfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty trying to control the position here.
Hatfield content to stall in guard here.
Hatfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGillicutty for as long as he can get away with.
McGillicutty keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatfield circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGillicutty is looking to land body kicks.
Hatfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGillicutty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatfield somewhat.
A punch combination from McGillicutty misses.
Hatfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from McGillicutty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Hatfield blocks the low kick.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
Hatfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGillicutty sprawls and moves away.
Hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGillicutty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
McGillicutty wants to stand but Hatfield has his arm trapped.

McGillicutty stands up.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield checks a low kick from McGillicutty.

McGillicutty gets caught flat footed, as Hatfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!

McGillicutty has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.

McGillicutty gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGillicutty is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hatfield manages to get to full guard.

McGillicutty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hatfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGillicutty has Hatfield in his guard.

Hatfield wants to stand but McGillicutty has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Skeeter McGillicutty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet McGillicutty, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skeeter McGillicutty.
Well McGillicutty 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skeeter McGillicutty!